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May
05
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Welcome to the new format of the PNR Weekly Digest. The Weekly Digest is a compilation of news and information from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, professional development opportunities, and other items of interest for the Pacific Northwest Region. We hope you find… Read More »
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May
01
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, public library
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought widespread stress and uncertainty which may take a toll on our mental health. What an appropriate time to recognize May as Mental Health Month. The NNLM Reading Club features three books to spark a book club discussion on different facets of mental health. On our Mental Health Resources page, you’ll… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Apr
28
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The NNLM PNR, in coordination with Washington School Research Associates (WSRA), is conducting a regional needs assessment via SurveyGizmo. Please consider taking our survey when you receive the survey link via email. The insights you provide will help to shape the nature of our partnerships and focus of our work going forward. The survey will… Read More »
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Apr
27
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Stall Catchers is an easy online game developed to help accelerate Alzheimer’s research. The game was created by the scientists at Cornell University to support their EyesOnAlz research project. According to the SciStarter.org project description, Stall Catchers focuses on one aspect of Alzheimer’s Disease: reduced blood flow in the brain. This symptom of Alzheimer’s has… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Citizen Science, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Apr
23
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We are pleased to announce that New England Science Bootcamp for Librarians will host a FREE virtual conference on June 11, 2020, from 6 A.M. – 1 P.M. PT | 9am – 4pm (US Eastern Time). Topics will probably include, depending on speaker availability: Vaccine research & manufacture Virology Making Health Devices in non-industrial settings… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Data Science, Public Health, Training & Education