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Sep
29
0 comments Tags: community engagement, National Library of Medicine, travel exhibits
Guest blog post by Kristen Sheridan, MSLIS. The Alumni Medical Library is currently hosting a National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit, Surviving and Thriving: AIDS, Politics and Culture, from September 15 to October 20, 2023. We have been so fortunate to receive this traveling exhibit and to have the opportunity to do in person and virtual… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Sep
25
0 comments Tags: graphic medicine, Health Literacy
As we prepare for health literacy month in October, it seemed a great time to think about what health literacy is and how we can support health literacy through health programming. What is health literacy? Health literacy involves the information that people need to be able to make good decisions about health. There are two… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Graphic Medicine, NLM Resources
Sep
15
0 comments Tags: climate change, Data, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), health disparities
This post is part of a semi-regular series looking at climate change, data and health. Future posts will cover such topics as extreme heat, vector borne diseases and more. The first post covered the basics of Climate Change, Data and Health. Each post will include information on data sources, how the topic affects health, and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Sep
07
0 comments Tags: Emergency Preparedness (EPP), hospital librarians
According to Becker’s Health IT, at least 15 hospital systems were targeted with ransomware attacks in the first six months of 2023. The impact on electronic medical records is significant. Less recognized is the impact on hospital library services. Nearly two years ago, Region 7 offered a webinar to prepare medical librarians initiate plans for… Read More »
Posted in: Communities of Interest
Sep
01
0 comments Tags: Emergency Preparedness (EPP), resources, Seniors
September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3” focusing on preparing older adults, specifically older adults from communities that are disproportionally impacted by all-hazard events. From ready.gov, “This theme empowers everyone, especially older adults, to 1) assess their needs, 2) make a plan and 3) engage their support… Read More »
Posted in: Blog