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Feb
15
0 comments Tags: community engagement, graphic medicine, Health Literacy, professional development, Training
UPDATE: We’re happy to announce that travel scholarships are now available for attendees from the New England region traveling more than 50 miles. For more information or to apply, contact Sarah Levin-Lederer (sarah.levinlederer@umassmed.edu) or Martha Meacham (martha.meacham2@umassmed.edu). Are you interested in using Graphic Medicine as a health outreach tool, but don’t know where to… Read More »
Posted in: Graphic Medicine, Trainings
Feb
12
0 comments Tags: community colleges, public libraries
Last week, I visited Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) in Bangor, Maine. I spent the morning speaking with library and Information Technology staff about mobile apps from the National Library of Medicine. EMCC received NER funds to purchase twelve tablets, expanding the library’s ability to teach NLM resources to nursing and allied health students. We focused… Read More »
Posted in: Funded Project, NLM Resources
Feb
04
0 comments Tags: BAM, food, Fooducate, healthy eating, MyPlate, nutrition, nutrition app, recipes
With the first month of 2019 under our belts, how many of us are still motivated to continue with our New Year’s Resolutions we made just 4 weeks ago? According to an article by Inc. (https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/10-top-new-years-resolutions-for-success-happiness-in-2019.html), researchers say that more than 60 % of us make resolutions, but just 8% of us are successful… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jan
28
0 comments Tags: Data, data_science, open science, science
**DEADLINE EXTENDED** Submit your BIG Idea by January 31 Submit your idea to demonstrate how to make data practical and useful so it can inform local health outcomes. The Healthiest Communities Data Challenge, presented by the Aetna Foundation and AcademyHealth, provides a platform for you and your organization to offer ideas and/or inspiration on how… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jan
28
0 comments Tags: business of healthcare, funding opportunities, health disparities, substance use disorder
Calling all innovators! If you have ideas for improving minority health and eliminating health disparities or a novel approach on how to possibly extend the reach of primary care for treating substance use disorders here is your chance! There are two NIH R43/R44 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grants that may be of interest and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog