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Feb
21
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The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM PNR) is pleased to announce two locations in our region that will host the upcoming Medical Library Association (MLA) continuing education webcast Partnering to Prevent Diagnostic Error: Librarians on the Inside Track on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 11 am -12:30 pm Pacific time…. Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
Feb
13
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Edit: A recording is now available at https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p43131671/ Given the nation’s limited health literacy, it is essential that clear communication and plain language become standard across medical and public health settings. The Program for Readability In Science & Medicine (PRISM) is a successful plain language initiative launched at Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) in 2005…. Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
Feb
05
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Tuesday, February 19th Noon – 1pm, Pacific Time In the age of information overload, how can we encourage people to hear our messages and take action to protect their health? Who do people listen to during emergencies? How do public health agencies counter misinformation or explain complex issues? In the February Hot Topics, communication specialists… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Public Health, Training & Education
Feb
05
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The National Library of Medicine Disaster Information Management Research Center webpage of Disaster Apps and Mobile Web Pages was redesigned using responsive web design, which provides an optimal view across a range of devices – PC, tablet or smartphone. The content on the page automatically resizes and adjusts its content to fit the user’s device…. Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM, Technology
Feb
01
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The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) has created NCBI Insights, a new blog to provide an insider’s perspective to better understand the resources offered, explore issues of scientific interest that drive resource development, and learn how to use NCBI resources to enhance research.
Posted in: News from NLM, Training & Education