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Jan
07
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Health misinformation is a serious threat to public health. It can cause confusion, sow mistrust, harm people’s health, and undermine public health efforts. Limiting the spread of health misinformation is a moral and civic imperative that will require a whole-of-society effort. ~ Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., Vice Admiral, U.S. Public Health Service, Surgeon General… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Consumer Health, General, NNLM Reading Club
Jan
06
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Annual “Calendar Year” Journal Request Reports are being generated and will become available mid-January 2022. To keep your 2019 data, save reports locally, as they will no longer be available via DOCLINE after January 14th, 2022. Users have access to the two (2) most recent annual reports. When a new report is generated, it replaces… Read More »
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Dec
13
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We are saddened with the events of the recent devastation of widespread tornados across the USA, including Region 6. Now is a good time to look at some resources regarding tornado preparedness and response. NNLM Emergency and Disaster Resource Page https://nnlm.gov/guides/emergency-and-disaster-resources State and Federal Resources Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Training Opportunities Obtain a Disaster… Read More »
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Dec
09
0 comments Tags: CHIS, Consumer Health, Consumer Health Information Specialization, public libraries
We have put together a new action plan to help you earn your CHIS in a timely fashion. We appreciate your patience as we ramped up our new five-year performance person. We have a plan in place coming in Year Two that will make acquiring your CHIS faster and easier. In the meantime, we have… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Public Libraries
Dec
08
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Health information professionals are encouraged to take advantage Medical Library Association (MLA) webinars, which the Region 6 office sponsors at institutions across the region. Participation in these webinars at sponsored sites is free! The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6 will sponsor up to ten (10) institutional registrations for MLA webinars each… Read More »
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