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Oct

30

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How I came to be the Biosleuth

Posted by on October 30th, 2017 0 comments Tags:

To celebrate Medical Librarian’s Month we have invited medical librarians in our region to submit some information about who they are and the work that they do as medical librarians. Today we are concluding our series with a post from an independent medical librarian in Washington!  Who am I? Julia Parker, M.S., M.L.I.S Where do… Read More »

Posted in: News from Network Members

Oct

26

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Say “Yes!” Whenever Possible

Posted by on October 26th, 2017 0 comments Tags: ,

To celebrate Medical Librarian’s Month we have invited medical librarians in our region to submit some information about who they are and the work that they do as medical librarians. Today we hear from a hospital librarian in Oregon! Who am I? Judith Hayes, MLS Where do I work? Tuality Healthcare in Hillsboro, OR I… Read More »

Posted in: News from Network Members

Oct

23

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Health Literacy and American Indian/Alaska Natives

Posted by on October 23rd, 2017 0 comments Tags:

I would like to acknowledge the Urban Indian Health Institute’s enormous contribution to today’s blog! — Annie In past blog posts, we have explored health literacy issues from a variety of perspectives. Today we explore how it impacts American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs). According to the Indian Health Service, “low health literacy is disproportionately burdensome… Read More »

Posted in: Health Literacy

Oct

19

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On the Road, with Health Sciences Librarians

Posted by on October 19th, 2017 0 comments Tags:

To celebrate Medical Librarian’s Month we have invited medical librarians in our region to submit some information about who they are and the work that they do as medical librarians. Today we hear from a  health sciences librarian in Montana! Who am I? Sheila Bonnand, Research & Instruction Librarian Where do I work? Montana State University Library,… Read More »

Posted in: News from Network Members

Oct

16

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Health Literacy – A Universal Precautions Approach

Posted by on October 16th, 2017 0 comments

Part 3 of our Health Literacy Month series — Universal Precautions is a concept in medicine aimed at preventing the transmission of bloodborne infections. The idea is to assume infection could be present and take the needed precautions at all times. These steps are incorporated into the objectives of a program and made a part… Read More »

Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances

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