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May
07
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In response to our December post announcing NN/LM PNR funding opportunities, the following 13 Network members submitted excellent applications for various awards. Here are brief summaries of their funded projects, to be carried out between May 1, 2015 and April 30, 2016 during the final year of the 2011-2016 NN/LM PNR program. Congratulations to all!… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News From NNLM PNR
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
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
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
Apr
03
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Are you working in the public library or a community organization with a health information aspect? Do you feel you lack the knowledge to run a health reference service? Do you offer a patient education service in your hospital library? The PNR office if offering a series of Moodle classes in the next twelve months… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education