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Jul

02

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Announcing New CHIS Level 2 Classes: Elevate Your Skills and Make a Difference

Posted by on July 2nd, 2024 0 comments Tags: ,

We are excited to announce the addition of three new Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) Level 2 classes! As health information professionals, we understand our crucial role in providing reliable, accessible health information to our communities. CHIS Level 2 certification is designed to enhance your expertise and skills further, empowering you to make a more… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health

Jun

26

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The State(s) of LGBTQ+ Health in Region 6

Posted by on June 26th, 2024 0 comments Tags: ,

Each one of Region 6’s states has a unique identity. From “The Land of Lincoln” (Illinois), to the “land where the water reflects the clouds” (Mni Sota Makoce/Minnesota), Region 6 is cities, prairies, farms, dairy land, native history, lakes, rivers, valleys, hills, and more. Each of our states provides health information resources for the LGBTQ+… Read More »

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Jun

24

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How PubMed Works Series Coming July 2024

Posted by on June 24th, 2024 0 comments Tags:

This series of four classes addresses increasing health information access and use by highlighting information about the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed bibliographic database. Each class is eligible for 1.5 MLA CE credits. Register for each class separately below. How PubMed Works is a series of four 90-minute presentations. The individual classes are: How PubMed Works:… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, Training

Jun

20

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LGBTQIA+ Health Resources for Health Professionals

Posted by on June 20th, 2024 0 comments Tags: ,

This week’s post is for healthcare and public health professionals. We’ve curated a collection of resources to help you create affirming healthcare environments and deliver culturally and clinically competent care for LGBTQIA+ individuals. LGBTQIA+ Health Resources Searching PubMed for LGBTQIA+ health research This guide from our colleagues at USC has suggestions for MeSH terms you… Read More »

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Jun

19

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Juneteenth Reflection and Health Equity

Posted by on June 19th, 2024 0 comments Tags: , ,

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American history – the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This day, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, celebrates resilience, liberation, and the enduring… Read More »

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This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Grant Number 1UG4LM012346 with The University of Iowa.

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