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Jun
11
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The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice (NWCPHP) is hosting its monthly Hot Topics in Practice webcast, with the June topic about “Incorporating Health Into Comprehensive Planning for Cities.” The presenter will be Amanda Leihton, PE – a planner and civil engineer. She will discuss how professional ties between public health and urban planning are… Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
May
29
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released two more audio interviews in a series focused on the use of quality improvement tools in the AHRQ Quality IndicatorsTM Toolkit for Hospitals. The toolkit is a free resource to guide hospitals through the process of using the AHRQ Inpatient Quality Indicators (IQIs) and Patient… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM
May
24
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DENVER, Colo. (May 22, 2012) — The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) today released its first primary research funding announcements to support comparative clinical effectiveness research that will give patients and those who care for them the ability to make better-informed health care decisions. PCORI will award $120 million this year for innovative projects that… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News from NLM
May
08
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is accepting applications through the Community Connect Broadband program for grants to provide broadband service to residents of remote, rural communities. “Ensuring that all Americans have access to reliable broadband is a key part of the Obama Administration’s effort to help create jobs and expand economic opportunities in… Read More »
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May
02
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There are a limited number of spaces available for these free training opportunities from the National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) in Portland, OR next month. The PubMed online sessions begin on May 30th – don’t miss your chance! Details about the classes and how to register are below.
Posted in: Training & Education