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Posted by Julie Botnick on October 14th, 2019
Posted in: Advocacy, Funding, MedlinePlus, NLM Products, Outreach, Technology
Did you know that rural healthcare providers can 3D print tools and materials they otherwise might never have access to? Did you know virtual reality headsets can guide patients through their treatments step-by-step?
Kyle Mefferd, MS, Senior Learning Specialist at TUN shows a 3D printed bone.
[Above: Joanne Muellenbach shows Nora Franco how the 3D printer operates.]
During our visit, the team showed us the range of resources they have developed as part of this project, including a research guide on virtual reality technologies and the health sciences; a presentation for staff and faculty to promote use of library resources in their classrooms; and a compilation of NLM resources that encourage students to consider careers in health sciences, such as MedlinePlus’ Health Occupations page.
We especially love that Joanne has brought together an interdisciplinary team to work on this project, and to conduct outreach that meets students where they are.
With NNLM PSR subaward funding, as Joanne says, “The library gets more notice, which is always a good thing.” Congratulations to the Touro team for a great start to this project, and thank you for hosting!
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