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Nov
27
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It is not often that I get to summon forth the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns, but last month’s preconference continuing education classes at the Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MLA) Annual Conference brought his words to mind, often stated as, “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry”. Not only… Read More »
Posted in: Conferences and Meetings, Emergency Preparedness, From the GMR
Aug
02
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Are you interested in an amazing opportunity to learn to work with librarians, first responders, health professionals, and the public in emergencies for free? The Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MLA) invites you to attend special training in the field of disaster information and planning at the joint WHSLA*, SWHSL*, and Midwest Chapter… Read More »
Posted in: Conferences and Meetings, Emergency Preparedness, From the GMR, Funding, Public Health
Aug
25
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Although the GMR is more likely to face a tornado or a blizzard, our sister region, South Central (SCR), is preparing for the onslaught of Hurricane Harvey. NLM Disaster Information Research Center (DIMRC) offers the following information and resources: Hurricane Harvey is expected to be Category 3 when it hits land off the Gulf of Mexico,… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, General, NLM Resources
Sep
15
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Hello, members! The GMR is currently offering eight different funding opportunities and are accepting applications for all awards. Advisory groups have started reviewing the first group of applications that were submitted by the initial September 12th deadline (Emergency Preparedness Award, Express Outreach Award, Technology Improvement Award and Professional Development Award), but the GMR will continue to… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Emergency Preparedness, Funding, General, Outreach, Public Health, Technology
Sep
02
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Just a few weeks ago, I posted an article in the GMR blog highlighting the fact that September is National Preparedness Month. From the CDC, to the American Red Cross, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Ready.gov, and your local county (Cook County, IL; Johnson County, IA), city (Fargo, ND, Louisville, KY), university (University of… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Funding, Training