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Feb
09
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The hands of a deaf and blind woman who is learning to use a computer. (image by cobalt123) For people with disabilities, surfing the web can be a very frustrating experience. Many websites are developed without the special needs of people with visual impairments, hearing loss, and/or mobility challenges in mind. Here are a few… Read More »
Posted in: Technology
Feb
02
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Update: A recording of this Rendezvous is available at https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p65368195/ We apologize that closed captioning was not available for this session. What is public health? What isn’t public health? Who are public health workers, and what do they do? Join us for a free RML Rendezvous webcast on Wednesday, February 10th 2010 at 1pm Pacific… Read More »
Posted in: Technology, Training & Education
Jan
28
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Greetings Pacific Northwest Region! Know any physician assistants or librarians with whom you want to partner? How about a group with which you’ve always wanted to do outreach activities surrounding health information? The NN/LM PNR is pleased to announce two new funding opportunities. First, there is the “Health Information Literacy Partnership Award: Physician Assistants &… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News From NNLM PNR
Jan
28
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Update: As of February 12, applications for the knowledge sharing workshop are now being accepted through Monday, April 19th 2010. The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM PNR), is pleased to announce its sponsorship of a workshop for 14 teams on Knowledge Sharing in Hospitals: The Librarian’s Role at the Providence… Read More »
Posted in: Training & Education
Jan
27
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Looking to expand your knowledge of health literacy? Need practical tools for improving health literacy in your hospital, community or university? Join leaders in the field of health literacy at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, California (near Orange County airport) May 6-7, 2010, for the 9th Annual Health Literacy Conference sponsored by the Institute for… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM, News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education