Thank you to Hardin Library for the Health Sciences!
In 1872, two years after the University of Iowa medical school was founded, $500 for books was allocated to form the campus medical library. Fast forward nearly 100 years to the construction of what is now Hardin Library for the Health Sciences building (1974).
In 2016 the University of Iowa and Hardin Library for the Health Sciences was awarded as the host site for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region (2016-2021). The grant was renewed for an additional 5 years, for the current period 2021-2026. With that came a name change to NNLM Region 6. We want to thank Hardin Library and its staff for...
Source: The Cornflower - April 28, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Source Type: news
NNLM Book Discussion- High Risk: Stories of Pregnancy, Birth and the Unexpected
Discussion. We will read High risk: stories of pregnancy, birth and the unexpected by Chavi Eve Karkowsky, M.D. After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between May 1 until July 31, 2023, to participate.
NNLM Book Discussion offers librarians, health professionals, and public health workers interested in better understanding health issues faced by people in the communities that they serve an opportunity to explore topics with other professionals and earn Continuing Education Credit.
Participants can complete the book and earn CE credit on their schedule. Participants can acquire the book...
Source: The Cornflower - April 27, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Blog Source Type: news
Health Discussion Resources – NNLM Reading Club & NNLM Book Discussion
Discussion
Are you a librarian, health professionals, and public health workers interested in participating in a virtual discussion on health issues impacting diverse communities? The NNLM Book Discussion participants read one book over the span of three months. Then, they engage in an online discussion about the health topic with a focus on the challenges facing diverse communities trying to manage the health care system. MLA Continuing education credits are provided for participants.
Complementary professional development opportunity
Discussions take place over three months
Continuing education credits available
Include...
Source: The Cornflower - April 24, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Consumer Health General NNLM Book Discussion NNLM Reading Club Source Type: news
DOCLINE: 6.2.43 | Release Downtime | Friday, April 21, 8:00 am (ET)
DOCLINE will be UNAVAILABLE Friday, April 21, from 8 am (ET) until approximately 9 am (ET), for system updates. Friday’s DOCLINE release, 6.2.43, includes the following changes:
Overall/Administrative
The “Non-Participant” library designation has now been changed to “NLM Only Participant” throughout DOCLINE
This is only a label change and no account features are affected
Automated Registration for New Accounts
New Libraries may apply for a DOCLINE Participant or NLM Only Participant account through automated registration
New Users may make account requests through automated registration
Exi...
Source: The Cornflower - April 20, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog DOCLINE Source Type: news
NNLM Discovery Podcast episode 7, “ Period Poverty ” a Region 6 Story
Why do we expect to find toilet paper and paper towels in a public restroom, but feminine hygiene products are considered optional? On this episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, Region 6 Communications & Finance Coordinator Miles Dietz-Castel shares the story of Richland County Public Health director Dr. Julie Chaya’s initiative to combat period poverty in her community of Mansfield Ohio.
Period Poverty is the struggle many low-income women and girls face while trying to afford menstrual products, which contributes to increased economic vulnerability due to absenteeism and health concerns. With a lack of access to m...
Source: The Cornflower - April 19, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Advocacy Consumer Health From the GMR General News from the Region Partner Outreach Libraries Public Health Public Libraries Success Stories podcast Source Type: news
Call For Requests for Seven New Traveling Exhibitions Open
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) opens the Call for Requests for NLM Traveling Exhibitions April 11! Please submit your requests online using this NLM Traveling Exhibition Request Form by 2 pm (ET), May 2, 2023.
The online form enables you to:
view all available exhibition titles and booking slots during November 2023–May 2025,
specify up to three exhibition and booking slot preferences—one to be booked if the lottery selects your request, and
submit one request to the lottery for selecting exhibition bookings.
Please bookmark and visit the NNLM Traveling Exhibitions webpage to access links to t...
Source: The Cornflower - April 14, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Consumer Health General NLM Resources Traveling Exhibit Source Type: news
Linda Walton Receives the Marcia C. Noyes Award from the Medical Library Association
Region 6 is thrilled to share that Linda Walton, the PI and Associate Director for Region 6 at the University of Iowa, has been awarded The Marcia C. Noyes Award from the Medical Library Association. This award is the highest professional distinction offered by the association and is a true testament to Linda’s outstanding contributions to the field of medical librarianship.
The Marcia C. Noyes Award recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to developing, applying, or evaluating new or improved methods, techniques, and routines in health sciences libraries. Linda has been recognized for her exceptional l...
Source: The Cornflower - April 11, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: General News from the Region Marcia C. Noyes Award Medical Library Association Source Type: news
A New Funding Opportunity for NNLM members in Illinois!
NNLM Region 6 is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity, the Illinois SAG Outreach Award. Each state in Region 6 has a State Advisory Group (SAG). SAG Illinois members discussed health information needs in the State of Illinois and then used the Community Tool Box to develop a plan of action to help guide outreach and engagement activities to address health disparities in Illinois. This is a special Illinois SAG award only for projects focused in the State of Illinois and proposed by an NNLM Member organization based in the State of Illinois.
The Illinois SAG Outreach Award is now open for applications. Funding ...
Source: The Cornflower - April 10, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Jacqueline Leskovec Tags: Funding Illinois Outreach Award State Advisory Group Source Type: news
NNLM Black Maternal Health Week 2023
Discussion with Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens
Exploring the Maternal Experience Survey: Addressing Racism and Informing New Models of Maternal Care to Promote Health Equity with Dr. Lisa Gittens-Williams
Panel Discussion: Current Issues in Black Maternal Health with:
Dr. Kyrah Brown, Director of the Maternity and Child Health Equity Lab at The University of Texas at Arlington
Charnell Covert, Doctoral Candidate, College of Arts and Sciences (Pan-African studies, focus Women, Gender, Sexuality) at the University of Louisville & Adjunct Faculty, College of Liberal Arts (Women and Gender Studies/Black Studies) at Towson Sta...
Source: The Cornflower - April 5, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Black Maternal Health Week Source Type: news
NNLM Discovery Podcast
NNLM Discovery highlights the nationwide “boots on the ground” engagement efforts of the NNLM’s 8,000 points of presence in a lively 10-part hosted podcast series. The podcast aims to raise awareness of NNLM’s community engagement in pursuit of the following goals:
Increase public awareness of funding opportunities to encourage new applicants
Communicate the positive impact of NLM’s products and services to the public
Facilitate collaboration and communication among NNLM regions, Offices and Centers
Season One will feature a story from each of the seven NNLM regions. Additional episodes will highlight research ...
Source: The Cornflower - April 3, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog podcast Source Type: news
Last Call for Health Information Outreach Award Applications!
This Friday, March 31st is the deadline to apply for up to $15,000 in funding for our Health Information Outreach Award!
The Health Information Outreach Award is to improve health literacy and increase health equity through engagement and training for health information. The award can be used to support:
Instructional design and training of evidence-based health resources and information for workforce development
Public or consumer outreach and engagement for awareness, evaluation, use, and understanding of credible health information including MedlinePlus or PubMed but not limited to the National Institutes of Hea...
Source: The Cornflower - March 29, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Funding Source Type: news
Providing Multilingual and Multicultural Health Information
Multilingualism and multiculturalism invite us to cooperate, especially through efficient communication and cultural awareness and empathy. It paves the way to better problem-solving and deepened learning from various perspectives. Cultural diversity benefits everyone.
By broadcasting in multiple languages, including English, TPT NOW helps boost community resiliency with health, safety, weather, traffic and emergency content for diverse audiences. WatchLive
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) values diversity and inclusion to advance health information equity so people can make informed decisions abo...
Source: The Cornflower - March 24, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Darlene Kaskie Tags: Blog Source Type: news
Catch Up on Region 6 Speaker Spotlight Series Recordings
NNLM Region 6 Speaker Spotlight Series is a webinar series from the NNLM Region 6, featuring expert guest speakers presenting on topics of interest to all our users, from librarians to public health practitioners, educators, clinicians, and others who work with health information. Topics will be scheduled according to audience interest, seasonal applicability, and speaker availability. Below are links to previous webinars that have been recorded and posted to our YouTube channel.
Endocrine Disruptors in Environmental Health
Accelerating the Speed and Scale of Medical Discovery with Real-World Data: Epic Research and...
Source: The Cornflower - March 15, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Consumer Health General Health Misinformation NLM Resources Outreach Public Health Public Libraries Resource Sharing Source Type: news
Nutrition Resources
Resources related to nutrition
There is a lot of conflicting information about nutrition, and it can be hard to know what to eat and how to implement health eating. We’ve compiled some resources.
National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month® was created 50 years ago by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Find recipes, learn about food groups, get help with meal planning, and get tips on cooking and food prep. The campaign includes a resources page with tips sheets and activity handouts, in seven different languages. This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future.”
Medlin...
Source: The Cornflower - March 8, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nora Barnett Tags: Resource Sharing Source Type: news
Registration is open for the NNLM Virtual Health Misinformation Symposium April 4-6, 2023.
The 2023 NNLM Virtual Symposium, Health Misinformation will explore both the research behind health misinformation movements and provide practical and evidence-based solutions to support librarians, health educators, and direct care providers in combating the spread of all types of health misinformation. Topics may include the types of misinformation, history of health misinformation, tips to understand health research, combating social media spread, the effects of health misinformation on individuals and communities, and highlighting replicable programs that Network Members can implement to address health misinformation.
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Source: The Cornflower - March 1, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Health Misinformation health misinformation symposium HealthMisinfoNNLM Source Type: news
