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Jun
11
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Two remote sessions relevant to those interested in disaster response are coming up in June from the Disaster Information Management Research Center, U.S. National Library of Medicine: Thursday, June 20, 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Disaster Information Specialists Meeting (open to all interested parties). Topic: Accessing Free Biomedical Literature in Disasters. Speakers: Claire Allen, Knowledge Manager… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM, News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
May
20
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By Emily Glenn, Seattle BioMed On March 26, 2013, Disaster Summit: Magnitude 9 Cascadia Earthquake in the Pacific Northwest was held at Seattle BioMed in Seattle, WA. The event was made possible by a Regional Symposium award from NN/LM PNR. The goals of the symposium were to familiarize attendees with disaster issues and resources specific… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Funding, News from Network Members
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