Jul
02
0 comments Tags: CHIS CE, CHIS level 2
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 »
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Jun
26
0 comments Tags: LGBTQ+, lgbtq+ health
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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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 »
Jun
20
0 comments Tags: LGBTQ+, lgbtq+ health
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
0 comments Tags: black health, health disparities, Juneteenth
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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