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Mar
21
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The unprecedented earthquake occurring in Japan on Friday, March 11, 2011 and subsequent tsunami that devastated Japan’s western seaboard also affected a nuclear power plant in Fukushima. Despite valiant on-going containment efforts, radioactive materials have escaped into the air, elevating radiation levels in surrounding areas. As of March 16, emergency evacuation has been ordered for… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News From NNLM PNR
Mar
02
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A series of organized twitter discussions on the topic of health literacy is taking place. Health Literacy Missouri, an organization which advocates for health literacy issues at the local and national level, is hosting the next online discussion, Thursday, March 3 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR, Technology, Training & Education
Mar
01
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The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM PNR) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for sites around the region to host the upcoming Medical Library Association (MLA) continuing education webcast Shifting Skills to Navigate the Changing Horizon: Finding Our Way in New Biomedical Research and Healthcare Environments on Wednesday, April… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
Feb
22
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Our colleagues in the Mid-Continental Region have asked us to spread the word about this upcoming webinar: Health Literacy in the Real World: Awareness, Ideas, Solutions March 17 9am Pacific Time Guest Speaker: Michael Villaire, MSLM Chief Operating Officer, Institute for Healthcare Advancement Poor health literacy is a major issue in the United States. We… Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR
Feb
08
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Outpatient 0 by tomswift46 on Flickr Is trying to keep up with information about electronic health records (EHRs) turning everything into a blur? Do you know your HITECH from your HIPAA without screaming “HIE!”? Just how can librarians be a part of the latest way that health information is being used and managed by both… Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education