Funding Opportunity: Monkeypox Information Outreach Award
The Monkeypox Information Outreach Award will provide funding to organizations for the purpose of providing communities most at risk for monkeypox with high quality information about monkeypox. The award is intended to increase health equity through outreach and engagement in Region 6. The Period of Performance is December 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023, and the Application Deadline is October 21, 2022, 5:00 pm CDT. A minimum of three awards in the amount of $5,000 will be funded.
Potential Project Ideas
Because of the time sensitive nature of this health information outreach and the short performance period, w...
Source: The Cornflower - September 23, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: nbarnett Tags: Blog Source Type: news
NNLM 2023 Virtual Health Misinformation Symposium Save the Dates
NNLM National Virtual Health Misinformation Symposium
Save the Dates! March 28-31, 2023
This free virtual symposium 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 Net...
Source: The Cornflower - September 16, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Conferences and Meetings Consumer Health Source Type: news
Fall 2022 MLA Webinars – Sponsorship Announcement
Health information professionals are encouraged to take advantage Medical Library Association (MLA) webinars, which the Region 6 office sponsors at institutions across the Region. Participation in these webinars at sponsored sites is free! The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6 will sponsor up to ten (10) institutional registrations for MLA webinars each quarter. Applications will be accepted beginning September 1, 2022 and on an ongoing basis until funding for the quarter has been expended. Institutions can apply for one (1) webinar per quarter. While each sponsored site will be able to offer the...
Source: The Cornflower - September 1, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Funding General Source Type: news
Seniors Be Well Project Review
In the Fall of 2021, an exciting partnership with the Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) and Trinity Health Saint Mary’s Family Medicine Residency Program began as a result of the funds from an NNLM Public Library Collaboration Grant. The series was called Seniors Be Well held once a month in the auditorium of the Main Library, the medical Residents presented health topics pertinent to the community’s senior population: health misinformation, memory loss, nutrition, diabetes and heart disease, preventative medicine, advance care planning, and managing grief and stress. At some of the talks, community partners such as t...
Source: The Cornflower - August 8, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Conferences and Meetings Funding Public Libraries Source Type: news
Monkeypox Resources
Want to find more information about monkeypox?
MedlinePlus has information on monkeypox written for members of the public.
Information on MedlinePlus can be freely distributed and shared. MedlinePlus has high quality health information, in both English and Spanish, that is easy to understand and free of advertising.
StatPearls has information on monkeypox written for clinicians and health professionals.
StatPearls is a comprehensive library of peer-reviewed medical content for the benefit of practitioners globally.
PubMed has citations for peer-reviewed articles on monkeypox.
You can narrow your search with subheadings...
Source: The Cornflower - August 5, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: nbarnett Tags: Advocacy Blog Consumer Health Resource Sharing monkey pox Source Type: news
August 2022 NNLM Reading Club: Infant Feeding
All babies need to eat to survive. Breastfeeding (or chest-feeding), also called nursing, is the process of feeding a mother’s breast milk to her infant, either directly from the breast or by expressing (pumping out) the milk from the breast and bottle-feeding it to the infant. For baby, health experts agree that breast milk is considered best because it has all the necessary vitamins and minerals that the infant needs. However, for a parent not able to breastfeed or who decides not to, or for parents of an infant with special medical needs, infant formula is an alternative.
In support of the National Health Observan...
Source: The Cornflower - July 31, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Darlene Kaskie Tags: Consumer Health General NLM Resources NNLM Reading Club Source Type: news
NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Webinar Series
Register now for this two-part series from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP) and the Office of Extramural Research (OER) invite you to join them for an engaging and interactive webinar focused on the new DMS policy which goes into effect on January 25, 2023. Learn more and register at https://sharing.nih.gov/about/learning/DMS-Update
Thursday, August 11, 2022 / 12:30 – 2:00 CT
Understanding the New NIH Data Management
and Sharing Policy
Thursday, September 22, 2022 / 12:30 – 2:00 CT
Diving Deeper into the New NIH Data Management and Sharing PolicyThe post NIH Data M...
Source: The Cornflower - July 27, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Data Science News from NIH/NLM Source Type: news
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for racial and ethnic minority groups to get access to mental health and substance-use treatment services.
Use OMH’s shareable social media on your social media accounts
Download National Minority Health Month backgrounds for your Instagram and Facebook stories. Option 1, Option 2
Create your own National Minority Health photo frame using OMH’s template.
Use this drop-in...
Source: The Cornflower - July 19, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Advocacy Blog Consumer Health Minority Mental Health Month Source Type: news
Join Us for the Discussion of the book “ The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down ” by Anne Fadiman.
Discussion. From August 1 until October 31, we will read The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman.
After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between August 1 until October 31 to participate.
NNLM Book Discussion offers librarians and library staff 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. A new book is selected each quarter. Participants can acquire...
Source: The Cornflower - July 13, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: NNLM Book Discussion book club book club for librarians librarian book club reading club Source Type: news
CHIS On Demand
“CHIS On Demand” classes are for library staff interested in providing consumer health information to their community. Registration is open to anyone interested in consumer health information and outreach in their community. Through this class you can earn up to 5 Medical Library Association (MLA) continuing education credit hours that qualify towards the MLA Level 1 Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS). Five separate modules cover content related to the 5 Level 1 CHIS competencies:
Know the Community
Know the Health Consumer
Knowledge of Subject Matter and Resources
Evaluation of Health Information
Commu...
Source: The Cornflower - July 12, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Consumer Health General CHIS mla Source Type: news
The All of Us Journey is headed your way!
Come aboard this traveling educational exhibit to learn how you can help shape the future of health for yourself, your family, your community, and generations to come. The Journey features interactive activities, videos, games, quizzes, and more—all designed to demonstrate the power of your participation in health research and precision medicine. The Journey has several stops in Iowa this July.
Ankeny Summerfest – 1010 NW Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny IA 50023
July 8, 5-10pm
July 9, 2-10pm
July 10, 2-10pm
Dallas County Fair – 28057 Fairground Rd, Adel, IA 50003
July 13-15, 11am-6pm
July 16, 2-9pm
Jul...
Source: The Cornflower - July 7, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: All of Us Blog Consumer Health Outreach Source Type: news
Community Discussion: Addressing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy
Discussion on July 20, 2022, from 1-2pm EDT.
Question submissions are due July 10, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern.
Submit your questions here:
https://redcap.link/ncds-community-discussion
Register for this community discussion here:
https://nnlm.gov/training/class/community-discussion-addressing-nih-data-management-and-sharing-policyThe post Community Discussion: Addressing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy first appeared on Midwest Matters. (Source: The Cornflower)
Source: The Cornflower - July 6, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: elake Tags: Blog Source Type: news
July 2022 NNLM Reading Club: Travel Health
Most of us never think about sickness or injury while traveling, but it happens. The risk is compounded for those with a chronic health condition, like diabetes or high blood pressure, who must manage their health when far from home. Others travel with a relative who has a serious diagnosis.
Yes, there’s a lot to think about. Fortunately, some doctors specialize in “travel medicine.” They have seen and heard it all. More importantly, they’ve helped people survive ill health and injuries while traveling. Yes, travel is fun. It opens new horizons, and simply, wonderfully brings us closer to those we love. This month,...
Source: The Cornflower - July 1, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Darlene Kaskie Tags: Blog Consumer Health General News from NIH/NLM NNLM Reading Club Source Type: news
Pride Week 5: Showing You Care
The resources shared via these posts for Pride Month touch upon only a small portion of the health information needs and concerns of LGBTQIA+ people and the providers who care for them. A lack of research exists in these populations in part because LGBTQIA+ persons might not be out to their health care providers for fear of stigma and discrimination or perhaps not seek medical care at all. Some providers may not have proper training in the health needs of Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM).
This final Pride Month post offers a few resources to improve the health, safety, and wellness of members of the LGBTQIA+ community. O...
Source: The Cornflower - June 29, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Jacqueline Leskovec Tags: Blog Resource Sharing LGBTQ lgbtq health Source Type: news
Thursday June 30th: NLM Office Hours – Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
With this week’s NLM Office Hours: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) session at maximum capacity, the NLM announced an additional event. A special NLM Office Hours Listening Session, focused specifically on Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms related to population groups will be held from 2 PM to 3 PM ET on Thursday, June 30. Dianne Babski (NLM Associate Director, Library Operations) will briefly discuss the process of developing and updating the MeSH vocabulary, as well as upcoming adjustments NLM is pursuing, in line with the NIH UNITE initiative to end structural racism and promote racial equity and inclusion at NIH a...
Source: The Cornflower - June 27, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: elake Tags: Blog Source Type: news
