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May
03
0 comments Tags: citizen science, consumer health, data, Data_Science, environmental health, Funding, health information, health literacy, libraries, mental health, NNLM Region 5, outreach, public health, public library, science education
The Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 (NNLM Region 5) is pleased to announce new funding opportunities for Data Engagement Awards and Outreach & Engagement Awards. Applications submitted by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, June 28, 2022 will receive first consideration. At minimum, three Data Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will… Read More »
Posted in: Accessibility, Citizen Science, Consumer Health, Data Science, Digital Health Literacy, Equity Diversity Inclusion, Funding, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Literacy, Health Misinformation, Mental Health, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Health, Public Libraries, Substance Misuse, Technology
Apr
12
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, genetics, genomics, health information, health literacy, libraries, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, NNLM Region 5, public library, science education
Join us for a virtual conversation with Whitney Stewart and Hans C. Andersson, MD, authors of Genomics: A Revolution in Health and Disease Discovery (Genomics). They will be joined by genetic counselor Anya Revah Politi, MS, CGC, and event host Edgar Gil Rico from the National Association for Hispanic Health (NAHH). This event is offered in partnership with NAHH and… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Consumer Health, Health Literacy, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Apr
04
0 comments Tags: education resources, genetics, genomic health literacy, genomics, science education
Genetics is becoming more a part of the K-12 school curriculum especially for middle and high school students. How can your library support your local school’s instruction and learning? The National Institutes of Health has a number of resources but this post will focus on Unlocking Life’s Code. Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code is the results… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Health Disparities, Health Literacy, K-12
Jan
27
0 comments Tags: science education, training
Finding & Organizing NCBI Data for your Research Project Date and time: Tuesday, February 22, 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST, Wednesday, February 23, 4:00 – 7:00 a.m. ChST Description: This workshop will provide some tips for new users of… Read More »
Posted in: Education, K-12, News from NLM, Training & Education
Feb
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health education, health literacy, heart health, National Health Observances, science education
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Significant contributors to heart disease include high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol. February is American Heart Month. It’s a good time to start taking steps to improve your health. (Remember those New Year’s resolutions?) Consider also taking some time this month… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances, Training & Education