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May
17
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The National Library of Medcine’s WISER for Android 2.0 is now available and can be installed directly from the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.nih.nlm.wiser. What’s new in this release: WISER now fully integrates content from the Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Managment (CHEMM) website – http://chemm.nlm.nih.gov/
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM, Public Health, Technology
Apr
22
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When: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Time: 1:30 – 2:30pm (Eastern) Who: Disaster Information Management Research Center, National Library of Medicine There are many mobile resources and apps available to assist responders, public health professionals and others in the disaster and preparedness workforce with information needs before and during emergencies and disasters. However, loading these resources… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM, Training & Education
Apr
15
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We at NN/LM PNR are saddened by the news of the explosions in Boston at the Marathon Finish Line. The National Library of Medicine has released a People Locator where you can track the status of people in Boston. The database is not exhaustive, and names continue to be added. If you want to know… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM
Apr
05
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Space is still available in this free WESTPAS workshop, but registration is required (see below). Mark your calendar now and register for a free 2-part disaster preparedness and response workshop, “Protecting Cultural Collections”, sponsored by the Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS). This workshop is part of a coordinated regional approach to raising… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Training & Education
Mar
20
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The National Library of Medicine’s Disaster Information Management Research Center, has a new resource guide for Information Sources on Ethics in Disaster Medicine and Public Health. Resources include: Codes of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards Ethical Considerations for Pandemic Influenza and Other Infectious Diseases Crisis (or Altered) Standards of Care Ethics, Disasters and Disabled and… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM