PNR Weekly Digest: September 1, 2020

Posted by Carolyn Martin on September 1st, 2020 Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest

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Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an *

Professional Development:

NNLM CE Opportunities:
NNLM offers training on a variety of topics related to health information. A complete listing of NNLM educational opportunities is available. Please note you need to create an NNLM account prior to registration if you don’t already have one. This is not the same as being a member of NNLM.  Learn how to register for classes and create a free account

Changing the way we approach systematic reviews through education, automation, & machine learning tools: Please join Sarah Towner Wright, MLS and Jennifer Walker Bissram, MSIS, from the Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, for a discussion about support of systematic reviews, from support of an institutional systematic review service to using machine learning to enhance literature searches. September 9 at 8:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register

ClinicalTrials.gov: Results Reporting, Unique Evidence, and the Role of Medical Librarian: ClinicalTrials.gov is the openly available federal registry and results database of publicly and privately funded clinical studies conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov is a vital resource for researchers, healthcare providers, and health sciences librarians who wish to consult the entire body of evidence on any particular topic. September 15 at 10:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register

Citizen Science & Libraries: Advance Alzheimer’s Research Online Presentation and Q&A: Register for this event for an introduction to citizen science, to learn more about libraries as hubs for citizen science, and to learn how to participate in the Stall Catchers citizen science project through a presentation and online Q&A. The Stall Catchers project is designed by researchers at Cornell University to advance Alzheimer’s solutions. This project focuses on one aspect of the disease: reduced blood flow in the brain. September 16 at 11:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register

Mental Health Awareness During COVID-19: The coronavirus pandemic has had a widespread, profound effect on society as a whole, but certain population groups are specifically tasked with social isolation and loneliness. This presentation raises awareness about the mental and emotional effects during these unusual times and offers evidence-based health information to help older adults cope. September 23 at 11:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register

Virtual Programs for Public Libraries: Do you work in a public library? Are you looking for ideas for virtual programming and outreach? This webinar is for you! We will cover how to decide what virtual programming your community might be interested in, technical requirements for virtual programming, and include a wide variety of program suggestions. September 29 at 11:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register

Additional Educational Opportunities:
These learning opportunities are provided by organizations beyond NNLM. All are free unless otherwise indicated.

Workforce Development Strategies for Recovery and Resilience: This webinar examines practical strategies that libraries across the country are using to support job seekers in the community. We will look at resources within libraries as well as partnerships to help support workforce resiliency. We will also examine tools for you to create a systematic plan for your library. September 15 at 12:00 p.m. PT. Learn more and register

News from the National Library of Medicine & National Institutes of Health:

“NLM Strategic Opportunities and Challenges: We Want to Hear from You!”, from the NLM Director’s blog

Mechanics of the Human Walking Apparatus, 1836

Request for Information (RFI): Information and Data Resources Needed by the Health Services Research Community for Research and Practice

NLM Welcomes Applications to its Michael E. DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine for 2021, application deadline September 25

Latest issue of MedlinePlus Magazine is available featuring Carrie Ann Inaba bringing awareness about Sjögren’s syndrome

New Automated Validation in ClinVar Submission

“Tackling Cancer Metastasis with Engineered Blood Platelets”, from the NIH Director’s blog

Back to School Stress: Tips for coping with back to school stress or anxiety

*National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities disproportionately affected by COVID-19

*National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Teachers take virtual tour of NIEHS, brainstorm COVID-19 lesson plans

National Institute of Mental Health:  Researchers Available to Discuss Suicide Prevention

*Resources from the Disaster Information Management Research Center:

• Nursing’s Role in Health Equity, Public Health Emergencies, and COVID-19: Critical Issues for the Future of Nursing 2020-2030
• Well-Being of Underserved Populations during COVID-19 Crisis
• Coronavirus Victimization Distress Scale (CVDS)
• Social Risk Factors for COVID-19 Exposure Questionnaire
• Online Convening: Adapting to COVID-19: Preparing and Supporting Community Health Workers and Promotores
• COVID-19 Partner Update Call: Health and Safety at the Polling Place

FYI:

Best Practices for American Indian and Alaska Native Data Collection
Current standard data collection practices by many federal, state, and local entities effectively omit or misclassify American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations, both urban and rural. Learn best practices for collecting data on American Indian and Alaska Native populations from the Urban Indian Health Institute.

HOSA 2020 Virtual ILC Conference Winners
HOSA-Future Health Professionals conducted the 43rd annual Virtual International Leadership Conference(link is external) (VILC) with 7,300 members, advisors, judges and guests on June 24-27, 2020. Virtual ILC highlights included: 77 health-related competitive events, 64 educational workshops, 83 exhibitors, and two keynoters. View highlights of this year’s winners 

Report: Caregiving in the U.S. 2020
The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 report presents an update on 2015 findings. It reveals an increase in the number of family caregivers in the United States and that family caregivers are in worse health compared to five years ago. The report includes sections on African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latino and LGBTQ caregivers, as well as a Spanish-language version of the report.

*COVID-19 and Eating Disorders
The National Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders partnered with researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) and Leiden University Medical Center to understand how COVID-19 is affecting individuals with eating disorders. It has published guidance resources for individuals with lived experience, parents and/or caregivers, and healthcare providers.

*Eldercare in the Time of COVID
The National Indian Health Board webinar will discuss topics such as caring for elders during COVID-19, preventing infection among this vulnerable population and tips for caregivers. September 9 at 12:00 p.m. PT. Register

Tribal Consultation on Violence Against Indian Women (VAWA 2013, Section 903)
VAWA 2005 requires the DOJ, HHS, and DOI to engage in formal consultation with Indian tribes on an annual basis to address concerns that impact the safety of Indian women at the broadest level. Participation in this nation-to-nation consultation is critically important for tribal leaders to dialogue with government officials about solutions and strategies to address issues related to violence against Native women. We hope that you will join our webinar to review outstanding or emerging issues to address the most serious roadblocks to the safety of Native women and how you can voice your concerns and provide recommendations to increase accountability and enhance the safety for Native women. September 2 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT. Learn more and register