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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
Aug
21
0 comments Tags: Emergency Preparedness (EPP), graphic medicine, Training
September is National Preparedness Month. And this year, NNLM is excited to present a slate of programming to support information and resource sharing around emergency preparedness in your communities. And you can promote preparedness all year long with information and resources from ready.gov. NNLM Virtual Disaster Preparedness Forum Save the Date for NNLM’s Free Virtual… Read More »
Posted in: Trainings
Jun
09
0 comments Tags: Emergency Preparedness (EPP), hospital librarians, hospital library advisory group
On Thu, June 8, 2023, we hosted our annual Hospital Libraries Advisory Group Meeting. Fifty-eight people registered for the meeting, and twenty-eight attended the live session. Twenty-two of the attendees participated in the breakout discussion on preparedness plans for emergencies and personal time off. The recording of the meeting is available now. Disaster and Emergency… Read More »
Posted in: Communities of Interest