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Mar
11
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Already lagging on your New Year’s resolutions? Well, spring is a time for renewal and a fresh start! March is a great time to take a look at the recently released U.S. Dietary Guidelines and renew your resolve to eat healthier. What are the U.S. Dietary Guidelines? Published every five years for the general public as… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Feb
29
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What is the connection between data, clinical outcomes and the librarian? Come and explore this connection with three of the nation’s leaders on big data and patient outcomes at the Using Data to Improve Clinical Patient Outcomes Forum on March 7, 2016. Librarian participants will have the opportunity to explore how they can contribute to the… Read More »
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Feb
22
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This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Why focus the focus on eating disorders? According to the National Association of Anorexia and Related Disorders (ANAD), over one-half of teenage girls and nearly one-third of teenage boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors such as skipping meals, fasting, smoking cigarettes, vomiting, and taking laxatives. ANAD also… Read More »
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Feb
22
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If you would like to learn from three of the nation’s leaders about the use of EHR-based data to improve patient safety, quality of care, and evidence-based practice, plan to attend the in-person or live broadcast of the Using Data to Improve Clinical Patient Outcomes Forum on March 7, 2016, from 8:30-2:30 (PST). Join us on… Read More »
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Feb
16
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Using Data to Improve Clinical Patient Outcomes forum. Join us on Monday, March 7th from 8:30 – 2:30 at the University of Washington or online as we explore this fascinating and timely topic with leaders in the field. More information is available on the website, and registration is open. Professional Development funds are available for… Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR, Public Health, Training & Education