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Posted by Carolyn Martin on August 25th, 2020
Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest
Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an *
Consumer Health Minute: Creating a NNLM Account and Register for Classes and Webinars
Many of you have probably already taken some of the classes offered by the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) but some of you may be new to this information…Almost all of the classes and webinars require registration which means you need to create a free account with NNLM. Note, this is not the same as NNLM membership for institutions…learn more about creating an NNLM account on the blog
NNLM CE Opportunities:
NNLM offers training on a variety of topics related to health information. A complete listing of NNLM educational opportunities is available. Please note you need to create an NNLM account prior to registration if you don’t already have one. This is not the same as being a member of NNLM. Learn how to register for classes and create a free account
*COVID-19: Health Literacy and Misinformation in the LatinX Community: The COVID-19 pandemic has created an opportunity for the spread of misinformation to the general public. This is even more prevalent in underserved and diverse populations where low health literacy skills and unique health information needs play a part in making people in these groups more vulnerable to predatory practices. This webinar will focus on the LatinX community and how misinformation about COVID-19 affects its members. August 31 at 11:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register
Cooking Virtually: Culinary Literacy Programming Online: Now that we are doing most programs virtually, we have taken our culinary literacy online. Some of the key things to think about are what you will make, copyright, the challenge level of the dish, what types of ingredients to use, including being aware of what fruits and vegetables are in season, what kitchen materials you need, and whether you want to do your videos “live” on a platform like zoom or Facebook live, or post a pre-recorded video. The presenter will discuss how to create a virtual program using what they’ve done at Horry County Memorial Library, as well as with the State Library of South Carolina. September 17 at 12:00 p.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register
National Library of Medicine Resources for Citizen Scientists: Citizen science is an amazing way to participate in research efforts, and it can often be done from a mobile device, from one’s home, or from a library. Libraries are ideal partners for citizen scientists! In this class, participants can expect to learn how to support citizen science in their communities and ways that libraries can easily participate. Participants will learn about citizen science library program models, free National Library of Medicine resources to incorporate into citizen science library programs, and sources of funding to explore for buying testing kits or supporting community research efforts. Citizen science library programs are perfect for all ages, and all types of libraries. Nor prior scientific knowledge is required, simply a willingness to participate! September 21 at 10:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register
PubMed Essentials 2020 (on-demand): Are you looking for a way to kick start your PubMed search skills? PubMed Essentials is made up of 10 very short video-modules (2-3 minutes each) with interactive exercises built into each video-module so you can explore PubMed at your own pace. PubMed Essentials is an on-demand, online class that is available via Moodle 24/7 (upon registration). (1 MLA CE) Register
Additional Educational Opportunities:
These learning opportunities are provided by organizations beyond NNLM. All are free unless otherwise indicated.
Preparing for the Unthinkable, Planning for the Inevitable: Disaster Prevention, Response, and Recovery for Libraries: While storms may cause damage from wind and flood, building systems and even the public can be threats to collections. Participants in this webinar will learn about the most frequent threats to library collections, assess collection risks, and develop the basic elements of a disaster prevention and recovery plan. September 1 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Register for this FDLP webinar
One Step at a Time: How Libraries Can Promote Healthy, Thriving, and Livable Communities: This webinar will highlight the multiple benefits of walking and walkable communities, and provide the information and inspiration you need to join the hundreds of public libraries around the country that are contributing to the development of healthy and resilient communities. Learn how to advocate for safe walking routes to your libraries, how to partner with parks and recreation, local transportation departments, and others committed to building safe, accessible, equitable places to walk and move. October 22 at 12:00 p.m. PT. Register for this WebJunction webinar
“Glad to Meet You Virtually: Reflections on the MLA Conference”, from the NLM Director’s blog
*Visit the MedlinePlus health topic page, “COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)”
Learn more about NNLM accomplishments in the NNLM 2019-20 Year in Review report
*INSDC Statement on SARS-CoV-2 sequence data sharing during COVID-19
“See the Human Cardiovascular System in a Whole New Way”, from the NIH Director’s blog
NIH Issues Notice Encouraging Researchers to Adopt U.S. Core Data for Interoperability Standard
All of Us Research Program Releases Draft Tribal Consultation Report
*Collaborating Network of Networks for Evaluating COVID-19 and Therapeutic Strategies (CONNECTs)
Learn more about the upcoming Focus on Aging: Federal Partners’ Webinar Series
*Resources from the Disaster Information Management Research Center:
Live Twitter Chat on Health Disparities
Join PLA’s Task Force on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (EDISJ) for their next live Twitter chat on Wednesday, September 2 from 12–1:00 p.m. Central! The discussion will focus on how library workers can address health disparities and advance public health in our communities. To participate, simply follow PLA on Twitter (@ALA_PLA) and log in at 10:00 a.m. PT on September 2. The EDISJ Task Force will tweet introductions and discussion questions to get things started. To join the conversation, tweet using the hashtags #chatPLA and #HealthDisparities. If you missed the last live Twitter chat on Creating Inclusive Communities, search #chatPLA on Twitter to see what you missed. To learn more about PLA’s EDISJ work and to read their latest statement and call to action for public library workers to address racism, please visit PLA’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice webpage.
New “Catch-up to Get Ahead” Campaign to Promote Childhood Immunizations
In support of National Immunization Awareness Month, HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) urges health centers and health care providers to “catch-up to get ahead” on childhood immunizations. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to alarming declines in well-child visits and routine immunization rates. This raises the risk for outbreaks and further strain on our nation’s health care system. To increase childhood immunization rates, HHS is coordinating the “Catch-up to Get Ahead” effort. Promote the importance of childhood immunizations by using social media messages and graphics from the Catch-up to Get Ahead Toolkit. Find a place to get vaccinated, or find a health center near you.
HHS Healthy People 2030 Released
The HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) has released Healthy People 2030, the fifth iteration of the Healthy People initiative. Building on knowledge gained over the past four decades, Healthy People 2030 sets national objectives to address the nation’s most critical public health priorities. New objectives for this decade address emerging health issues like opioid use disorder and adolescents’ use of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco.
Study Sheds Light on Regional Differences in Infant Mortality Among Black Americans
Infant mortality rates in the USA are highest among Black Americans, yet there are considerable differences between regions of the country. Infant mortality among Blacks is highest in the Midwest and lowest in the West and Northeast. To examine the state and county-level factors that might explain these patterns, researcher Ashley Hirai of MCHB collaborated on a study published in PLOS ONE that was led by Veni Kandasamy, a former HRSA fellow now at John Hopkins University. The study looked at many factors. When taken together, those factors explained one-third of the regional differences. Factors that “protected” Black infants—or in other words, were associated with lower infant mortality—included: being born in a state with higher levels of Black-White marriage rates (proxy for social integration); being born in a state with higher maternal and child health funding per capita; and, being born in a county with higher levels of Black household income.
Learning Community: The HHS Telemedicine Hack
To support wide adoption of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, the HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has partnered with the ECHO Institute at the University of New Mexico and the Public Health Foundation’s TRAIN Learning Network to deliver Telemedicine Hack, a free, virtual peer-to-peer learning community to accelerate telemedicine implementation. Choose one or more dates August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23 all at 7:00 a.m. PT, Virtual.
#RuralHealthChat: Preparing Rural Healthcare Systems for COVID-19 Surge
Join the Twitter chat to discuss the pandemic’s impact on rural healthcare facilities and learn about strategies to combat a COVID-19 surge in your rural community. We’ll be using the hashtags #RuralHealthChat and #RuralHealthReady to tweet with experts around the country who are excited to share their knowledge. Everyone is welcome to provide comments, questions, or just follow along. August 26 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Learn more on the Rural Health Information Hub webpage
Using Pharmacists to Provide Care in Rural Areas
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) wrote a blog post highlighting the importance of pharmacists in expanding access to care in rural areas. The post also provides an overview of the new Pharmacist provider page which provides a state breakdown of scope of practice policy related to pharmacists’ ability to modify prescriptions, prescribe hormonal contraceptives, and prescribe tobacco cessation aids.
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