One Health Day
International One Health Day is celebrated every year on November 3. The goal of One Health Day is to build the cultural will necessary to see change in how planetary health challenges are assessed and addressed. One Health Day will bring global attention to the need for One Health interactions and allow the world to ‘see them in action’. The One Health Day campaign is designed to engage as many individuals as possible from as many arenas as possible in One Health education and awareness events and to generate an inspiring array of projects worldwide.
Events do not have to fall right on November 3 but can occu...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 30, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Consumer Health Health Professionals K-12 Outreach Public Health Source Type: news
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New funding available! The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region, is pleased to announce a new round of funding for health information outreach, health literacy initiatives, emergency preparedness partnerships and health sciences library projects. Applications will be due by COB on December 1. See a recent blog post from Executive Director, Kate Flewelling for details, or review our funding opportunities and start your application today!
Apply Today! Health science librarians are invited to parti...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 27, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Weekly Postings Source Type: news
Next Week: Putting the Consumer Health Information Specialization to Work in Public Libraries
The Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) credential can help public librarians stay current in the consumer health information field and bring an additional, recognized level of expertise to their communities. This webinar will provide an overview of the CHIS designation, including its requirements and benefits, and will also showcase specific projects and programs that public library staff have developed with the knowledge they gained through the CHIS. In addition to learning about the credential and hearing real library examples, webinar participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presen...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 26, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Consumer Health Education Source Type: news
Perspectives of Librarian Involvement in the Use of Big Data and Data Science
In the NNLM Big Data in Healthcare: Exploring Emerging Roles course, we asked participants, as they progressed through the course to consider the following questions: Do you think health sciences librarians should get involved with big data in healthcare? Where should librarians get involved, if you think they should? If you think they should not, explain why. You may also combine a “should/should not” approach if you would like to argue both sides. NNLM will feature responses from different participants over the coming weeks.
Written By Mary Pat Harnegie, MLIS, AHIP, Medical Librarian, Cleveland Clinic Alumni Library...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 25, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Data Science Education Source Type: news
Request for Information: Trans-NIH Strategic Plan for Research on Women ’s Health
Submit your comments to the Request for Information (RFI) on the next Trans-NIH Strategic Plan for Research on Women’s Health by November 10, 2017.
The Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) seeks input on three cross-cutting themes:
Theme 1: Expand the Exploration of Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) in NIH Research.
Theme 2: A Multidimensional Approach to the Science of Women’s Health.
Theme 3: Quality of Life and Disease Burden over the Life Course.
These themes will stimulate new research areas, priorities, and approaches to help put science to work for the health of women. ORWH seeks your thoughts...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 24, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: News from NLM/NIH Source Type: news
Upcoming HHS Live Event Webcast
Watch the live webcast of Hidden Casualties:The Consequences of the Opioid Epidemic on the Spread of Infectious Disease on October 23, from 10:00-11:30 am ET at https://www.hhs.gov/LIVE. This presentation will provide an overview on how the opioid epidemic has led to increases in opioid use disorders, injection drug use, overdose deaths, and infectious diseases.
Speakers include:
Don Wright, MD, MPH, Acting Assistant Secretary for Health
Rear Adm. Jonathan Mermin, MD, MPH, Director, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vice Adm. Jerome Adams, MD...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 23, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Health Professionals Outreach Source Type: news
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Spotlight
New funding available! The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region, is pleased to announce a new round of funding for health information outreach, health literacy initiatives, emergency preparedness partnerships and health sciences library projects. Applications will be due by COB on December 1. See a recent blog post from Executive Director, Kate Flewelling for details, or review our funding opportunities and start your application today!
Apply Today! Health science librarians are invited to parti...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 20, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Weekly Postings Source Type: news
Funding up to $15,000 now available – Due December 1
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region, is pleased to announce a new round of funding for health information outreach, health literacy initiatives, emergency preparedness partnerships and health sciences library projects.
Are you ready to start health outreach but need technology to do so?
Do you want to print Libraries Transform materials to to raise awareness of how libraries support health literacy?
Do you want to run Engage for Health in your library/community-based organization?
Do you know of an underserved health professional or consumer group that should know about NLM resources?
Do y...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 19, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Kate Flewelling Tags: @ the RML Consumer Health Funding Outreach Technology and Libraries Source Type: news
Finding a Foothold for Hospital Librarians in Big Data
In the NNLM Big Data in Healthcare: Exploring Emerging Roles course, we asked participants, as they progressed through the course to consider the following questions: Do you think health sciences librarians should get involved with big data in healthcare? Where should librarians get involved, if you think they should? If you think they should not, explain why. You may also combine a “should/should not” approach if you would like to argue both sides. NNLM will feature responses from different participants over the coming weeks.
Written by Emily Schon, MLIS, AHIP, Librarian, Boston Children’s Hospital
“Big Data...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 19, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Data Science Education Source Type: news
Multiple Language Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
From the NLM Outreach and Special Populations branch:
Domestic violence is a form of abuse that may involve a spouse or partner, a child, elderly relative, or other family member. Domestic violence can include physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the National Library of Medicine offers handouts, audio, and video resources in multiple languages on HealthReach to educate people about domestic violence, such as:
No One Has the Right to Hurt You, Even Someone You Love (22 languages): This eight-panel brochure educates refugee and immigrant women who may be victi...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 18, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Consumer Health Education Health Professionals Public Health Source Type: news
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Apply Today! Health science librarians are invited to participate in a rigorous online biomedical and health research data management training course, sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Training Office (NTO). Details.
The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) invites applications for the newly created position of All of Us Community Engagement Coordinator for the Middle Atlantic Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 13, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Weekly Postings Source Type: news
Member Highlights
With our membership renewal drive well underway, the folks here at NNLM MAR would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our members for their continued efforts in providing high quality information services, and improving the public’s access to health information. We would also like to extend special thanks to all of our Liaisons who have already completed the update process, including those who took the extra step to submit photos with their brand new NNLM membership certificates! We value your work across the Middle Atlantic Region, and look forward to potential partnership opportunities in the coming years....
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 9, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: In the Region Source Type: news
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The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) invites applications for the newly created position of All of Us Community Engagement Coordinator for the Middle Atlantic Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM MAR). View the full posting for more information about the position.
Renew your membership today! If you have not yet verified that your organization’s record is up-to-date, see our recent blog post about the benefits of renewal and NNLM Membership. Are you having trouble...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 6, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Weekly Postings Source Type: news
Request for Information: Next-Generation Data Science Challenges in Health and Biomedicine
On behalf of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks community input on new data science research initiatives that could address key challenges currently faced by researchers, clinicians, administrators, and others, in all areas of biomedical, social/behavioral and health-related research. The field of data science is broad in scope, encompassing approaches for the generation, characterization, management, storage, analysis, visualization, integration and use of large, heterogeneous data sets that have relevance to health and biomedicine. Data science undergirds the broad and i...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - October 3, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Data Science News from NLM/NIH Source Type: news
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The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) invites applications for the newly created position of All of Us Community Engagement Coordinator for the Middle Atlantic Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM MAR). View the full posting for more information about the position.
Check out the Summer 2017 edition of The MAReport! In this issue, Education & Health Literacy Coordinator Michelle Burda talks about NNLM MAR’s ongoing partnership with the Delaware Medical Reserve ...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - September 29, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Weekly Postings Source Type: news
