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December 1, 2009 Designated World AIDS DayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
December 1, 2009, has been designated World AIDS Day, in order to bring attention to the increasing prevalence of HIV and AIDS around the world. Organizations around the world will be joining together to promote awareness and education of HIV/AIDS through a variety of events. Some statistics about HIV/AIDS in the United States: At the end of [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - November 19, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

Google Launches Online H1N1, Seasonal Flu Vaccine Finder ToolEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Google has launched an online map tool (http://maps.google.com/maps/mpl?moduleurl=http://maps.google.com/mapfiles/mapplets/flushot/flushot.xml)designed to help users find the nearest location to get the seasonal or H1N1 flu vaccines. After users enter a ZIP code or town, the tool displays color-coded syringes on a map. (Pink syringes for seasonal flu vaccinations; [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - November 19, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health Public Health Source Type: news

Use of Social Media Tools at FEMAEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been engaging in the use of Web 2.0 tools and social media sites nationwide as part of its mission to prepare the nation for disasters. FEMA’s website now has a page devoted to detailing the agency’s use of social media to connect with the public. According to the website, [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - November 19, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) Public Health Technology Source Type: news

Update for WISER for Windows 4.3 now availableEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An update for the NLM WISER for Windows 4.3 is now available. This update corrects a recently reported protective distance mapping issue. Highlights of this version also include: Improved display of WISER for Windows on low resolution displays Usability improvements to the included ERG 2008 tool http://phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg WISER for Windows can be downloaded from the WISER web [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - November 16, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Re Mishra Tags: Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) Source Type: news

SCR CONNECTions: The Boomers are ComingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Join us Wednesday, November 18, 2009 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.(CT). The topic will be: The Boomers are Coming: Prepare for the New Age of Seniors. The first of the Baby Boomers will reach 65 in 2011 and by 2030 the number of Americans over 65 is expected to double. Learn about some cognition [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - November 13, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Classes Consumer Health General (all entries) SCRConnections Source Type: news

Special Edition SCR CONNECTions: PubMed RedesignEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Join us tomorrow, November 12th from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.(CT), for a special edition of NN/LM SCR’s monthly web conference, SCR CONNECTions. The topic is the PubMed Redesign. The presenter will be Re Mishra, NN/LM SCR Health Professionals Outreach Coordinator. All web conferences are conducted via the Adobe Connect web meeting system. No software installation [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - November 11, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Classes General (all entries) SCRConnections Source Type: news

NIH Announces First National Research Study Recruitment RegistryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Individuals who want to participate in research studies now can connect online with researchers nationwide through the first disease-neutral, volunteer recruitment registry. ResearchMatch.org is a not-for-profit secure Web site, designed to provide people who are interested in participating in research the opportunity to be matched with studies that may be the right fit for them. ResearchMatch offers [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - November 11, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Re Mishra Tags: General (all entries) Source Type: news

MedlinePlus adds Patient Instructions to Medical EncyclopediaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
MedlinePlus released a new version of the A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia that includes approximately 400 new Patient Instruction pages, covering pre-operative information and instructions, discharge instructions, self-care instructions, and questions to ask your doctor. The Patient Instruction pages are available in both English and Spanish, and you will be able to find them in the MedlinePlus search [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - November 5, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) NLM Announcements Source Type: news

Opportunity for Public Comment on draft HP 2020 ObjectivesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services invites you to comment on the DRAFT set of objectives for Healthy People 2020. For three decades, Healthy People has provided a set of national 10-year health promotion and disease prevention objectives aimed at improving the health of all Americans. Visit www.healthypeople.gov/hp2020 to • View proposed draft objectives for [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - November 4, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

Louisiana officially launches Go Local website todayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Louisiana Go Local is officially launched! Louisiana Go Local lists thousands of services across the state. People can find doctors, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, support groups, diabetes care, cancer services, home health care, weight management services, and much more by visiting Louisiana Go Local (www.medlineplus.gov/lagolocal). Gov. Bobby Jindal proclaimed October 28, 2009 Go Local Day in [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 28, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) NLM Announcements Public Health Source Type: news

PHPartners.org Launches New Public Health Topic PagesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The PHPartners.org website has introduced two new Public Health Topic Pages, accessible from the home page at http://phpartners.org. The Dental Public Health topic page includes links to selected resources on dental and oral health from government agencies, professional and research organizations, and educational institutions. The Public Health Genomics page includes links to selected resources on genomics from [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 28, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

National Library of Medicine Hazardous Substances Data Bank Adds First Set of Nanomaterial RecordsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB) has added its first set of nanomaterial records. Nanotechnology is the study of matter on an atomic and molecular scale, i.e. structures 100 nanometers or smaller. The nanomaterial records are peer-reviewed and contain information on toxicity, manufacturing and use, chemical and physical properties, environmental fate [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 27, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: General (all entries) NLM Announcements Source Type: news

Intensive Two-Day Consumer Health Workshop Series at HAM-TMC LibraryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The NN/LM SCR will be holding four consumer health workshops in two days at the Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library on January 15 and 16, 2010. These workshops are free and open to all. Please register at http://nnlm.gov/scr/training/. You do not need to sign up for all four classes to attend. Friday, January 15, [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 26, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Classes Consumer Health General (all entries) Grants and Funding Public Health Technology Source Type: news

CDC Announces SNAPS: Snap Shots of State Population DataEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CDC is pleased to announce the public launch of SNAPS: Snap Shots of State Population Data. SNAPS is a free service to the public that provides local-level community profile information nationwide. It can be browsed by county and state and searched by zip code. SNAPS serves as a valuable tool when responding to public health emergency [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 16, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

Let Your Wild Rumpus Start at SmallStep.govEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have new Wild Things PSAs on www.smallstep.gov. The ads feature characters from the feature film Where the Wild Things Are and encourage children to explore, discover, run, jump and howl! SmallStep.gov is filled with fun information on healthy eating and physical activity. (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 15, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Source Type: news

New Knowledge Path for Children with Special Health Care NeedsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Maternal and Child Health Library released a new edition of the knowledge path, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. The knowledge path points to resources that analyze data, describe effective programs, and report on policy and research aimed at developing systems of care for children and youth with special health care needs [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 15, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Source Type: news

New NN/LM SCR Consumer Health Class in Houston, TXEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are you interested in expanding your library services to older adults? This “train the trainer” class is designed to help librarians assist their older adult patrons find health information. Discover techniques for teaching older adults to use computers and to find health information on the Internet, learn what makes a website senior-friendly; plan library [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 15, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Classes Consumer Health General (all entries) Source Type: news

October is Health Literacy MonthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Health Literacy Month is an annual awareness-raising event which provides a time for organizations and individuals worldwide to promote the importance of understandable health information. The theme for Health Literacy Month 2009 is “Why Health Literacy matters: Sharing Our Stories in Words, Pictures, and Sound.” Each day during the month of October, one or more health literacy stories will [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 9, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Outreach Public Health Source Type: news

HHS Unveils New Features on Flu.govEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In an ongoing attempt to provide the general population with the most up-to-date information available on the situation with H1N1 influenza, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, today unveiled several new resources on the federal government’s one-stop resource for flu information — www.flu.gov. The Web site now features a new H1N1 [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 8, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

Pew Internet Report: Wireless Internet UseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a recent Pew Internet & American Life Project Report, Wireless Internet Use, the ways people access the Internet is rapidly changing. Approximately 56% of American adults have accessed the Internet wirelessly. Among the most popular devices are laptop computers (39% of wireless users) and handheld devices including smartphones and cell phones (32% of [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 7, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Shikun Jiang Tags: General (all entries) Technology Source Type: news

Social Media and H1N1 FluEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With both H1N1 and seasonal flu that grab people’s attention during this unusual flu season, how can we deliver reliable information fast enough to the maximum number of people available, so the general public will be able to prepare and protect themselves? Since the H1N1 outbreak in April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 7, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Shikun Jiang Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Technology Source Type: news

New Pill Identification Tool from NLMEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has released a new product in beta called Pillbox http://pillbox.nlm.nih.gov/. This website allows you to identify pills using the shape, color, size, scoring and imprint. Links are provided to NLM drug information resources, such as DailyMed and the Drug Information Portal. Pillbox was created by a partnership between the National Library [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 6, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) NLM Announcements Technology Source Type: news

Mark Your Calendar for NN/LM SCR Booth Demos at SCC/MLA!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Remember to visit the NN/LM SCR booth, pick up your annual SCC gift, and attend our booth demos at SCC/MLA 2009 in Tulsa, October 19! Demonstration schedule: 9:00 am: PubMed Redesign 10:00 am: NN/LM SCR on Twitter and Facebook 10:30 am: PubMed Redesign 2:15 pm: NN/LM SCR on Twitter and Facebook 2:30 pm: PubMed Redesign (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 6, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Shikun Jiang Tags: General (all entries) Source Type: news

October NIH News in Health onlineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Check out the October issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. In this edition: Shape Your Surroundings: Make It Easier to Control Your Weight Researchers have recently found several factors influencing your weight that you might not be aware of. Here’s how [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 5, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) NLM Announcements Source Type: news

NIH Wants Consumer Health Search InformationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Calling All Consumers: NIH Wants to Learn About How You Search for Health Information Versión en español abajo The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s medical research agency, seeks your help with a current research project. Please visit http://nihhealthinfoRFI.nih.gov and complete the Consumer Health Information Request for Information (RFI). The NIH Office of Communications and Public Liaison and [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 2, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) NLM Announcements Source Type: news

NN/LM SCR National Medical Librarians Month ProjectsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In honor of National Medical Librarians month, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is highlighting six outreach projects funded by the NN/LM SCR: A Place at the Table: The Librarian’s Role in Evidence Based Health Care (Institution: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Robert M. Bird Health Sciences Library, Project Director: Joy Summers-Ables) The Vietnamese Civic Center [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 2, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: General (all entries) Grants and Funding Outreach Technology Source Type: news

PubMed Redesign WebcastEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Learn about the 2009 PubMed redesign during a thirty minute live online demonstration and question and answer session presented by the NLM. Go to http://webmeeting.nih.gov/pubmed2009/ at one of the following dates and times: Tuesday, October 6, 2009: 8:00 am – 8:30 am Central Time 10:00 am – 10:30 am Central Time Wednesday, October 7, 2009: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 2, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: General (all entries) NLM Announcements Source Type: news

Electronic Access to Public Health ReportsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Library Services and Content Management (LSCM) has announced a new partnership with the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) to provide electronic access to Public Health Reports. Public Health Reports is the official journal of the U.S. Public Health Service, but is published by ASPH. The bi-monthly peer-reviewed journal offers articles in public health practice, [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 1, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

Redesigned PubMed Preview LiveEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The preview of the redesigned PubMed is now available as a link from the homepage of PubMed. To go there directly, go to: http://preview.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - October 1, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: General (all entries) NLM Announcements PubMed Source Type: news

September SCR CONNECTions Recording OnlineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The recording of the September 16 SCR CONNECTions webmeeting “PHPartners.org: A New Look at This Valuable Public Health Resource” is available online at https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p24831958/ October’s regular SCR CONNECTions has been cancelled due to SCC/MLA. Watch for announcements about a special edition of SCR CONNECTions featuring a PubMed Update on November 12 at 10:30 a.m. CT. (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 21, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: General (all entries) SCRConnections Source Type: news

Library Student Outreach Award RecipientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The NN/LM SCR is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 Library Student Outreach Award: Susan Akumu Abu (Library School: Texas Woman’s University) Jose Arturo Gonzalez (Library School: University of North Texas) Laura Gutierrez-Ross (Library School: University of North Texas) Brenda Gunter (Library School: University of North Texas) Sashenka Lopez (Library School: University of North Texas) Ruth Neal (Library School: [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 18, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: General (all entries) Grants and Funding Outreach Source Type: news

TLA Scholarships and Grants for 2010Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Texas Library Association has announced their scholarships and grants for this year. Supporting professional development, continuing education and Masters level education, up to $10,000 is awarded each year by TLA. Below is a brief description of several of the awards. For complete information and application forms, visit the TLA Grants, Scholarships, and Stipends webpage http://www.txla.org/html/awards/scholar.html DEMCO, [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 17, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: General (all entries) Grants and Funding Source Type: news

Classes in HarlingenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The NN/LM SCR is offering the following classes at the Ramirez Medical Library, Regional Academic Health Center, Harlingen, TX on Tuesday, November 10. Geeks Bearing Gifts Nov 10, 2009 8:00 am – 12:00 pm This class is intended to provide a fun, fast-paced, and informative introduction to and update on today’s hottest technology trends. Program participants will be able [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 17, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Re Mishra Tags: Classes Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) Technology Source Type: news

New NIH-funded Website on Chronic DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Continuum Center for Health and Healing, Beth Israel Medical Center, has launched a new NIH-funded website on the integrative approach to three chronic diseases: heart disease, diabetes, and chronic pain. This website, New Approaches to Chronic Disease, provides in-depth, evidence-based information, extensive resources and research summaries, and unique online exercises that offer patients a multidisciplinary integrative approach to managing heart disease, [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 17, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Source Type: news

EBSCO Provides Free H1N1 ResourcesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Due to Pandemic H1N1 Influenza and concerns about the 2009/2010 flu season, the EBSCO Publishing Medical and Nursing editors of DynaMed™, Nursing Reference Center™ (NRC) and Patient Education Reference Center™ (PERC) have made key influenza information from these resources freely available to health care providers worldwide. Access to these resources can be obtained directly via [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 16, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

September 8 Webinar “Placing a Value on Library Services” Recording AvailableEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recording of the September 8 NN/LM SCR webinar Placing a Value on Library Services is available at https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p29341477/. Two resources mentioned during the session are: Valuing Library Services Calculator: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/evaluation/calculator.html Cost Benefit and ROI Calculator: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/evaluation/roi.html The purpose of this webinar was to help librarians work with two “valuation” tools: (1) the new Library Value Calculator, adapted [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 11, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Shikun Jiang Tags: General (all entries) SCRConnections Source Type: news

HHS Unveils New Food Safety Consumer WebsiteEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has debuted a new consumer-oriented website designed to promote food safety for consumers. FoodSafety.gov (http://www.foodsafety.gov/) is subtitled “Your Gateway to Federal Food Safety Information”, and provides a wealth of resources on keeping food safe, food poisoning, food recalls and alerts, and more. Information is also organized into [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 11, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

September Issue of NIH News in HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Check out the September issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. In this edition: Time to Study: How Parents Can Help With Schoolwork There are so many distractions to pull your kids’ attention away from what needs to get done for school. Here’s [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 9, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) NLM Announcements Source Type: news

Professional Development Award RecipientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The NN/LM SCR is pleased to announce the recipients of the YR04 Professional Development Award: Tiffany M. Billmeier, Clinical Data Specialist University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA Clayton Crenshaw, Web Services Librarian University of North Texas Health Science Center Library Internet Librarian 2009, San Jose, CA Jonquil D. Feldman, Associate Director for Public Services University [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 8, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Re Mishra Tags: General (all entries) Grants and Funding Source Type: news

MedlinePlus Launches HealthDay TVEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
MedlinePlus launched HealthDay TV today, a new multimedia feature for the health news section of the Web site. Each weekday, MedlinePlus will display a new HealthDay TV news video, covering the latest news in medical research in an easy-to-understand, consumer-friendly format. In addition to the weekday videos, a Saturday summary video will appear as a [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 2, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) NLM Announcements Outreach Technology Source Type: news

Express Outreach Award RecipientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The NN/LM SCR is pleased to announce the six recipients of the Express Outreach Award. Institution: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LA Project Title: Outreach to LSUHSC-NO School of Dentistry Clinic: Providing Quality Consumer Health Information to Dental Patients Principal Investigator: Debbie Sibley Project Description: This project will provide the patients of the LSUHSC-NO School [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - September 2, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: General (all entries) Grants and Funding Source Type: news

Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
MedlinePlus is now on Twitter! Follow MedlinePlus4you at http://twitter.com/medlineplus4you For more information on Twitter, see the earlier Blogadillo posting “Thinking about Twittering?” http://nnlm.gov/scr/blog/?p=1426 (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - August 31, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) NLM Announcements Outreach Technology Source Type: news

NN/LM SCR Screencasting Class in NM and LAEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The NN/LM SCR will be offering Screencasting: Creating Online Tutorials class in the following locations: October 29 2009, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, and October 30 2009, 8:00 am-12:00 pm: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center, Albuquerque, NM November 9 2009, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm: Ochsner Medical Library & Archives, New Orleans, LA November 10 2009, 8:30 am-12:30 pm: Tulane [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - August 28, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Shikun Jiang Tags: Classes General (all entries) Technology Source Type: news

WISER 4.3 Is Now AvailableEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) 4.3 is now available! You may download it from the WISER web site, or access the on-line version, WebWISER. Highlights of this version include: • WISER for Windows has a new and improved user interface. -The Known Substance and Help Identify Unknown Chemical result lists are always visible, reducing unnecessary [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - August 28, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) NLM Announcements Public Health Source Type: news

Get Ready for “Get Ready Day 2009″ and National Preparedness MonthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Get Ready campaign, sponsored by the American Public Health Association, provides information, resources, and tools to ensure that individuals, families, and communities in the United States are better prepared for a potential influenza pandemic, emerging disease outbreak, natural disaster, or other hazardous health situation. APHA held the first-ever Get Ready Day in Washington, D.C., in [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - August 28, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

August SCR CONNECTions Recording OnlineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The recording of the August 19 SCR CONNECTions webmeeting “Screencasting in Libraries” is available online at https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p61447556/. Next month’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:30 am CT. Topic: “A New Look at PHPartners.org” Time: September 16, 10:30 - 11:30 am CT Link: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/scr/ (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - August 19, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Shikun Jiang Tags: General (all entries) SCRConnections Technology Source Type: news

New page for NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response ToolkitEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan’s online toolkit has a new page as of today. The Pandemic Planning page is located here: http://nnlm.gov/ep/pandemic-planning/. The page contains links to the CDC’s H1N1 site as well as to several Word documents that contain information about pandemic planning, some service continuity issues that may need to be addressed, [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - August 19, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

New “Disaster Glossaries” from the Disaster Information Management Resource CenterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Disaster Information Management Resource Center (as a part of NLM’s Specialized Information Services Division) has complied a portal of more than fifteen glossaries to provide a source of standard and concise disaster terminology for all members of the disaster risk reduction and emergency management community. The glossaries cover topics including: climate and weather; disaster medicine; [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - August 19, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

“Ready Classroom” Teaches Emergency Preparedness NationwideEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although first announced in April of this year, this resource bears mentioning again at the beginning of a new school year and the approach of National Preparedness Month. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Ad Council have joined with Discovery Education to announce Ready Classroom, an online educational program. Ready [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - August 18, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Emergency Preparing and Response General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news

Electronic Health Record Resources Added to Special QueriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Electronic Health Records is the newest Special Queries available in PubMed. From the NLM Technical Bulletin: The MEDLINE/PubMed® Search & Electronic Health Record Information Resources page offers a PubMed search including subject terms and other keywords. Areas of coverage include implementation, attitudes, beliefs and use, data privacy, health data standards, and consumer access to the EHR and [...] (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - August 12, 2009 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Re Mishra Tags: General (all entries) PubMed Source Type: news