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Aug
13
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As a participant of the Medical Library Association-Research Training Institute (MLA-RTI), I found my knowledge of research improved and the MLA-RTI was a fantastic way to explore different ways of making an impact on my community and my profession. Along the way, I also learned a great deal about myself. Our Dean of University… Read More »
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Jul
26
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The Health Science Librarians of Illinois has been awarded the Professional Development Award through the GMR office. The award goes towards supporting three separate classes at their annual conference: Building Partnerships with Faculty, Clinicians, and Other Stakeholders Data Management in the Wild: Why It Matters and What You Can Do About It Managing Your Online… Read More »
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Jun
25
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Jamie Paicely, Director of Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library in Steger, Illinois, received funding for Women’s Health Wednesdays, a series of one-hour community health sessions for women. Background: Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library is located in a racially diverse community: 45% White, 25% Black or African American, and 25% Hispanic or Latino. “Our library users… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, Funding, News from the Region, Outreach, Public Libraries, Success Stories
Jun
21
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At the end of a quiet and unassuming neighborhood street in Pontiac, Michigan, a red-brick church stands forlorn. No sign indicates whether the tired building continues to hold Sunday-morning services; however, it respectfully stands erect. It’s here that I met Misa Mi on a warm October morning last fall. As the Director of Curriculum Evaluation… Read More »
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Jun
21
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The GMR office is thrilled to announce funding for the creation of a youth health literacy curriculum through the Medical College of Wisconsin via our Health Information Outreach award. Project: Description: This project will Implement a sustainable youth health literacy curriculum in a health education course at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center in Wauwatosa… Read More »
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