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Apr
28
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Today, MedlinePlus (http://medlineplus.gov/) and MedlinePlus en español (http://medlineplus.gov/spanish) released a completely redesigned site with a fresh look and feel. The new version of MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus en español uses responsive design for ease of use on any device, whether that is a desktop monitor or mobile touchscreen. Responsive pages automatically change their layout to fit… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NLM
Apr
24
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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) announces a funding opportunity for small projects to improve access to disaster medicine and public health information for health care professionals, first responders and others that play a role in health-related disaster preparedness, response and recovery. NLM is soliciting proposals from partnerships in the U.S. that include at least… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Funding, News from NLM, Public Health
Apr
23
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The University of Washington Health Sciences Library invites you to come join in celebrating the Native Voices exhibit on Thursday, April 30, 2015 for an open house from 2 – 4 pm in the Red Area (2nd floor). Activities include a traditional opening blessing performed by Annette Anquoe, and a presentation by Ralph Forquera, both… Read More »
Posted in: News from Network Members, News From NNLM PNR
Apr
21
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The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) will again host a course on the science of health disparities this summer. The course will take place on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, from August 3, 2015 to August 14, 2015. While the course is free, students who… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
Apr
15
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Typically most people think of minorities in regards to race or ethnicity. However, minorities can also include sexual identity, age, geographic location, disability, gender and socioeconomics. For many, being part of one or more of these categories often contributes to health disparities. According to Healthy People 2020, “To better understand the context of disparities, it… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health