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Apr
24
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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) announces a funding opportunity for small projects to improve access to disaster medicine and public health information for health care professionals, first responders and others that play a role in health-related disaster preparedness, response and recovery. NLM is soliciting proposals from partnerships in the U.S. that include at least… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Funding, News from NLM, Public Health
Apr
15
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Typically most people think of minorities in regards to race or ethnicity. However, minorities can also include sexual identity, age, geographic location, disability, gender and socioeconomics. For many, being part of one or more of these categories often contributes to health disparities. According to Healthy People 2020, “To better understand the context of disparities, it… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Apr
02
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During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week by recognizing the contributions of public health professionals and organizations and highlighting issues that are important to improving the health of our nation. Today’s post includes recognition for… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Mar
31
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During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation. Today’s post includes some planning ideas around APHA’s 2015 themes… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Mar
23
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Library of Medicine will co-host webinars on March 24 and March 26 on the newly-released Community Health Status Indicators 2015 Web Application. Learn first-hand from experts who developed CHSI 2015 about how best to use this redesigned and newly released web application. Registration information is… Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR, Public Health