Finding Grey Lit for Systematic Reviews: Can It Be More Black and White?
NNLM MAR Members are invited to the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) to view the Medical Library Association (MLA) webinar:  ‘Finding Grey Lit for Systematic Reviews: Can It Be More Black and White?’ HSLS will serve as a host site for this webinar. There is no fee to attend but space is […] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - March 15, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: @ the RML Education Source Type: news

Resources on Kidney Health
“Did you know? Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. Almost half of people starting dialysis have kidney failure caused by diabetes. Diabetes can damage your kidneys. This damage can happen over many years, without you feeling it. But, even if you have diabetes, you can take steps to help keep your kidneys healthy.” […] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - March 15, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Consumer Health Public Health Source Type: news

Patient Safety Awareness Week
It’s Patient Safety Awareness week, March 12-18. Whether you are a health care professional or a health care consumer, patient safety is an important topic to consider when it comes to health information. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), consumers can help prevent medical errors for themselves and their loved ones by: Speaking […] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - March 13, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Consumer Health Education Evaluation Health Professionals Outreach Public Health Source Type: news

Apply for Funding Today!
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR), invites applications for projects beginning May 14, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018. Five award types are available for outreach projects that: Enhance clinicians’ and public health workers’ abilities to find and use biomedical and health information in practice and for patient education; […] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - March 7, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Consumer Health Disaster / Emergency Preparedness Education Evaluation Exhibits Funding Health Professionals K-12 Outreach Public Health Technology Technology and Libraries Source Type: news

Upcoming Class on Consumer Health Services
Interested in consumer health? Registration is now open for the spring offering of the 4-week online class Health and Wellness @ the Library: The Essentials of Providing Consumer Health Services. This free online course defines the core competencies of providing consumer health information services and then dives directly into the essential skills and knowledge that […] (Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog)
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - March 6, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hannah Sinemus Tags: Consumer Health Outreach Public Health Source Type: news