From nnlm at uw.edu Tue May 3 12:01:46 2022 From: nnlm at uw.edu (NNLM Region 5) Date: Sun Mar 24 11:52:35 2024 Subject: [NNLM-Region5] NNLM Region 5 Weekly Digest - May 3, 2022 Message-ID: [NNLM logo] Region 5 Weekly Digest ? May 3, 2022 Your weekly roundup of news and announcements from the Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5. Region 5 includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific Professional Development NNLM Classes Visit the NNLM website for a complete listing of scheduled NNLM educational opportunities. Missed a class? Many are recorded. Registration requires creating a free individual user account, learn how. NNLM Book Discussion, May 2 - July 31, Doing Harm, register and join this asynchronous discussion and complete the activities by July 31 to receive MLA (Medical Library Association) CE, May 2 ? July 31. The NNLM Book discussion provides a new book discussion each quarter to help you consider ways to better assist your communities at the library. Providing Multilingual and Multicultural Health Information, asynchronous class runs from May 23 ? June 17 Graphic Medicine Virtual Social, an informal opportunity to share and learn about graphic medicine, no CE with this 75 minute session, May 20 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 21 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Asian Health Equity: Precision Medicine in AAPI Communities, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the Asian Health Coalition and the All of Us Program work together to provide a webinar that talks about the importance of precision medicine for AANHPIs through the health equity lens, May 31 at 1:00 p.m. SST, 2:00 p.m. HST, 4:00 p.m. AKDT, 5:00 p.m. PDT, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. ChST Fundamentals of Health Sciences Research Data Management, an 8-week asynchronous course runs June 12 ? August 7. Additional learning opportunities Understanding and Supporting the Asian and Pacific Islander Community, register to attend this San Jos? State University School of Information is hosting a free online 2 hour symposium in celebration of Asian and Pacific Heritage Month. The presentation will begin with a keynote address by ALA president Patty Wong followed by a panel discussion about library services for the Asian and Pacific Islander community, May 10 starting at 6:00 a.m. SST, 7:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT, May 11 starting at 3:00 a.m. ChST Youth Mental Health in Hawaii, this session is an opportunity for those wanting to learn how to support the mental health of youth, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. SST, 12:00 p.m. HST, 2:00 p.m. AKDT, 3:00 p.m. PDT, May 18 at 8:00 a.m. ChST NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program, The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2022/2023 fellowship. Deadline to apply is June 15 Whole Health Strategies: Integrating Behavioral Health, Criminal Justice and Indigenous Culture for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN), register for this free virtual conference held May 17-18, Preparing University Libraries for a Post-Pandemic World: A Discussion with the ULS Future of University Libraries Group, register for this free 75 minute webinar scheduled for May 19 starting at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 20 at 4:00 a.m. ChST News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Caring for Black Mothers: May NNLM Reading Club Mental Health Awareness Month Events Region 5 has 2 NEW Funding Opportunities At minimum, three Data Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to support engagement in data literacy, data science or data management. At least three Outreach & Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to improve health literacy and increase health equity through engagement and training for health information, and by supporting the purchase of technology needed to advance connectivity, digital literacy skills, and access to trusted health information in under-resourced communities. Applications for both awards must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, June 28, 2022 will receive first consideration. Questions? Email Cathy Burroughs, Executive Director at: cburroug@uw.edu News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) ?Meet the NLM Investigators: L. Aravind Iyer, PhD, Uncovers the Language of Our DNA?, from the NLM Director?s blog Logging into your My NCBI account is now easier, faster and more secure! NLM @ MLA - 2022 NLM Introduces New Tool in Support of Ongoing Pandemic Response ?A Laboratory of Humanitarianism: Military and Civilian Captivity during the First World War?, from the NLM History of Medicine ?RADx Initiative: Bioengineering for COVID-19 at Unprecedented Speed and Scale?, from the NIH Director?s blog The May issues of NIH News in Health includes articles about removing toxins in the home and tinnitus Learn more about how music can impact health from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health?s Clinical Digest New K-12 STEM Teaching Resources Site?, free education materials on this new site are provided by the institutes and centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIH grantees. The Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Network aims to transform our understanding of how somatic mosaicism in human cells influences biology and disease. Resource Spotlight Building Resilience to Health Misinformation in Local Communities: A Public and Academic Libraries Partnership in San Diego County In 2021, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors declared health misinformation a public health crisis ? acknowledging its negative impact on informed health awareness and choices during the COVID-19 pandemic. To support the County?s campaign to counteract health misinformation, San Diego Circuit, a consortium of public and academic libraries, aims to develop health information literacy and health misinformation resilience in their regional communities. Learn more about this amazing library collaboration via this 19 minute video 2022 County Health Rankings National Findings Report County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) brings actionable data, evidence, guidance, and stories to diverse leaders and residents so people and communities can be healthier. The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute created CHR&R for communities across the nation, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This year, the focus is on the importance of pursuing economic security for everyone and all communities. Age My Way, Older Americans Month (May) This year?s observance of Older Americans Month is focusing on aging in place ? how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible. The 2022 theme is Age My Way, an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities. The 2022 logos, poster, templates, social media graphics, and activity ideas are now available to help you celebrate OAM in your community. Diabetes Self-Care Learning About Diabetes provides easy-to-understand self-care information to people living with diabetes, the general public, and diabetes healthcare professionals. 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At minimum, three Data Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to support engagement in data literacy, data science or data management, such as through projects that support biomedical and research data services; help train the healthcare, library or educator workforce to access, understand, and use data; or create diverse community connections to further educate a wide audience on data literacy and management best practices. To see the full Data Engagement Award, including the eligibility criteria, funding period, project ideas and application instructions, please visit: https://nnlm.gov/funding/rfa/data-engagement-award Additionally, at least three Outreach & Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to improve health literacy and increase health equity through engagement and training for health information, and by supporting the purchase of technology needed to advance connectivity, digital literacy skills, and access to trusted health information in under-resourced communities. To see the full Outreach and Engagement Award, including the eligibility criteria, funding period, project ideas, and application instructions, please visit: https://nnlm.gov/funding/rfa/outreach-engagement-award Questions? Your NNLM Region 5 staff is here to help. Please reach out to Nancy Shin, NNLM Region 5 Outreach and Data Coordinator at: nkshin1@uw.edu or Michele Spatz, NNLM Region 5 Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at: mspatz@uw.edu Best, Cathy Catherine Burroughs, MLS Executive Director Network of the National Library of Medicine/Region 5 Health Sciences Library, Box 357155 University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: (206)543-9261 |cburroug@uw.edu| https://nnlm.gov/region5 Join the Region 5 News Listserv today! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nnlm at uw.edu Tue May 10 08:14:47 2022 From: nnlm at uw.edu (NNLM Region 5) Date: Sun Mar 24 11:52:35 2024 Subject: [NNLM-Region5] NNLM Region 5 Weekly Digest - May 10, 2022 Message-ID: [NNLM logo] Region 5 Weekly Digest - May 10, 2022 Your weekly roundup of news and announcements from the Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5. Region 5 includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific Professional Development NNLM Classes Visit the NNLM website for a complete listing of scheduled NNLM educational opportunities. Missed a class? Many are recorded. Registration requires creating a free individual user account, learn how. Racial microaggressions: Their effects on mental and physical health, register for this 1 hour webinar scheduled for May 12 at 6:00 a.m. SST, 7:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT, May 13 at 3:00 a.m. ChST ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians, register for this 1 hour introductory overview of ClinicalTrials.gov scheduled for May 20 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 21 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Asian Health Equity: Precision Medicine in AAPI Communities, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the Asian Health Coalition and the All of Us Program work together to provide a webinar that talks about the importance of precision medicine for AANHPIs through the health equity lens, May 31 at 1:00 p.m. SST, 2:00 p.m. HST, 4:00 p.m. AKDT, 5:00 p.m. PDT, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. ChST Fundamentals of Health Sciences Research Data Management, an 8-week asynchronous course runs June 12 - August 7. Additional learning opportunities Course Design Considerations for Inclusion and Representation, Dr. Racheal Brooks and Dr. Siobahn Day Grady of North Carolina Central University examine how course design practices help create safe, inclusive and equitable experiences for all online learners, May 10 at 6:00 a.m. SST, 7:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT, May 11 at 3:00 a.m. ChST WiDS Stanford @ Lane Medical Library, This 3.5 hour virtual event aims to inspire, engage, and support data scientists and women in the field. Peace Ossom-Williamson, Associate Director of NNLM's National Centre for Data Services (NCDS) will be opening keynote speaker, starts May 26 at 5:00 a.m. SST, 6:00 a.m. HST, 8:00 a.m. AKDT, 9:00 a.m. PDT, May 27 at 2:00 a.m. ChST Librarians and Misinformation: Curating the Information Needs of Communities, register to attend this virtual session from the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy is a Harvard Kennedy School research center scheduled for May 19 starting 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 20 at 4:00 a.m. ChST News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Consumer Health Minute: MLA Resources Interested in keeping up with the events, activities, and offerings of the NNLM National Center for Data Services? Sign up (scroll to the bottom of the page) for the new NCDS Bit-by-Bit blog! Region 5 NEW Funding Opportunities At minimum, three Data Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to support engagement in data literacy, data science or data management. Additionally, at least three Outreach & Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to improve health literacy and increase health equity through engagement and training for health information, digital literacy skills, and access to trusted health information in under-resourced communities. The award also supports the purchase of technology needed to advance connectivity. If you have questions about the data awards please contact Nancy Shin, NNLM Region 5 Outreach and Data Coordinator at: nkshin1@uw.edu and for the outreach awards, email Michele Spatz, NNLM Region 5 Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at: mspatz@uw.edu Applications for both awards must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, June 28, 2022 will receive first consideration. News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) >From the NLM Director's blog: "MLA '22: NLM as an Engine for Innovation and Discovery" and "Nursing in the Headlines" >From the NLM History of Medicine, "Hospital Postcards from the American Hospital Association" Learn how our bodies produce voice and speech with NIDCD's new animated video "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Careers of Women Scientists" is the title of this year's NIH Office of Research on Women's Health's 6th Annual Vivian W. Pinn Symposium being held virtually May 12 All of Us Research Program Seeks Input on Environmental Health Data, submissions accepted through May 31, 2022 National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders provides a glossary for medical terms used on their website May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Institute for Mental Health provides social media messages and graphics to share with your communities NIH Publishes JAMA Viewpoint on Nutrition Insecurity and Disparities Resource Spotlight Celebrating AA and NHPI Mental Health Webinar Series Three-part series hosted by the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association. * May 10, at 10:00 a.m. PT: Understanding AA and NHPI Mental Health Now * May 17, at 10:00 a.m. PT: Healing Through the Arts * May 24, at 10:00 a.m. PT: Progress, Building Our Future, and Imagining Possibilities AA and NHPI Community Data Needed to Assess Better Health Outcomes The American Medical Association report, AAPI Community Data Needed to Assess Better Health Outcomes, gives a historical overview of federal Asian Americans (AA) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI) data collection. The report also outlines current federal, state, local, private, and non-government AA and NHPI data collection efforts, emphasizes the need for continued surveillance of data collection initiatives, and calls for greater granularity of data collection on AA and NHPI communities. AAPI COVID-19 Needs Assessment The AA & NH/PI COVID-19 Needs Assessment Project has published the findings of Phase 1 of its needs assessment, including COVID-19's impact on Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander mental health, healthcare access, and safety. HHS's New Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefit Resources Will Help People Seeking Care to Better Understand Their Rights In partnership with the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has developed new, free informational resources that inform Americans of their rights under law on coverage for mental health benefits. Learn more from SAMHSA Anger Management for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Clients The Anger Management for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Clients manual and its companion Participant Handbook, published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), contains a 12-week cognitive-behavioral anger management group treatment model. It includes specific instructions and suggested remarks for group leaders, and exercises for group members. 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Policy Recap and Q&A, last session of the NIH Data Management and Sharing Requirements Series, session lasts 90 minutes, May 24 starting at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 25 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Trauma in the Library: Findings To-date about PTSD among Public Library Staff and Methods for Ensuring Trauma-Informed Care, May 27 at 5:00 a.m. SST, 6:00 a.m. HST, 8:00 a.m. AKDT, 9:00 a.m. PDT, May 28 at 2:00 a.m. ChST Health Statistics on the Web, June 16 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, June 17 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Additional learning opportunities WiDS Stanford @ Lane Medical Library, This 3.5 hour virtual event aims to inspire, engage, and support data scientists and women in the field. Peace Ossom-Williamson, Associate Director of NNLM's National Centre for Data Services (NCDS) will be opening keynote speaker, starts May 26 at 5:00 a.m. SST, 6:00 a.m. HST, 8:00 a.m. AKDT, 9:00 a.m. PDT, May 27 at 2:00 a.m. ChST Librarians and Misinformation: Curating the Information Needs of Communities, register to attend this virtual session from the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy is a Harvard Kennedy School research center scheduled for May 19 starting 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 20 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Zea mays L. | Maize | Corn: Its Science, Culture, and Cuisine, a 3 part webinar series from the USDA's National Agricultural Library. Each session is 90 minutes and streamed lived. First session is, "Zea mays L.: An Introduction to the History and Culture of Corn and Maize", May 19 starting at 4:00 a.m. SST, 5:00 a.m. HST, 7:00 a.m. AKDT, 8:00 a.m. PDT, May 20 at 1:00 a.m. ChST Informing Parents and Families About Recommended COVID-19 Vaccines for Children, The American Library Association is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) "We Can Do This" campaign to share trusted information about COVID-19 vaccines with parents and families with children, register for this free webinar scheduled for May 25 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 26 at 4:00 a.m. ChST. Scroll down the registration link to create a guest ALA account if you're not a member. Break Free from Misinformation in an Escape Room, register for this WebJunction webinar scheduled for June 14 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 11:00 a.m. AKDT, 12:00 p.m. PDT, June 15 at 5:00 a.m. ChST News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) DataFlash: Fundamentals of Health Sciences Research Data Management Course (NEW!!!) Professional Development Opportunity: NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program Region 5 NEW Funding Opportunities At minimum, three Data Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to support engagement in data literacy, data science or data management. Additionally, at least three Outreach & Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to improve health literacy and increase health equity through engagement and training for health information, digital literacy skills, and access to trusted health information in under-resourced communities. The award also supports the purchase of technology needed to advance connectivity. If you have questions about the data awards please contact Nancy Shin, NNLM Region 5 Outreach and Data Coordinator at: nkshin1@uw.edu and for the outreach awards, email Michele Spatz, NNLM Region 5 Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at: mspatz@uw.edu Applications for both awards must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, June 28, 2022 will receive first consideration. News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) >From the NLM Director's blog: * MLA '22: NLM as an Engine for Innovation and Discovery * Nursing in the Headlines * Midnight in the Library >From the NLM History of Medicine, "Hospital Postcards from the American Hospital Association" and "Emotions and Disease" (redesigned online exhibit) Gearing Up for 2023 Part II: Implementing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Learn how our bodies produce voice and speech with NIDCD's new animated video May is Healthy Vision Month, the National Eye Institute is centering this year's campaign around people who are more likely to have eye problems because of barriers in access to eye care. Use the resources (available in Spanish and English) on this page to join the conversation! What is Menopause? Watch the 1:34 minute video to briefly learn about menopause and menopausal transition Research explores the impact of menopause on women's health and aging Find free National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases' health resources in Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese Caring for the Mental Health of Moms & Moms-to-Be, explore resources about depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after giving birth NIH is requesting your input on the development of a DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility) prize competition to reward and promote inclusive excellence. The National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather public suggestions on integrating environmental health data into its platform for data analysis, the Researcher Workbench. Inclusion of this data will drive new areas of research and insights on the influence of the environment, alongside social, biological, and other determinants of health. Resource Spotlight Get the Facts campaign The Get the Facts campaign, an initiative of the University of Minnesota National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants, is a collection of resources on COVID-19 vaccines and boosters available in more than 30 languages, including AA and NHPI languages such as Burmese, Chinese, Farsi, Hmong, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and more. Advocating for Data Disaggregation by Race and Ethnicity Get the Full Picture: Advocating for Data Disaggregation by Race and Ethnicity, published by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is a guide for community leaders and advocates who want to advance health equity by calling for changes in the way race and ethnicity data is collected, analyzed, and reported. The guide addresses the impacts of categorizing diverse AA and NHPI as well as American Indian and Alaska Native communities under the term "other," a practice that can mask unique needs and strengths. Maternal Mental Health Hotline HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) launched the Maternal Mental Health Hotline, a new, confidential, toll-free hotline for expecting and new moms experiencing mental health challenges. The hotline is accessible by phone or text at 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS in English and Spanish. Disparities in Health Care in Medicare Advantage and the CMS Framework for Health Equity The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) has released two new reports that address health disparities within CMS programs, and the steps they are taking to ensure equitable services and outcomes for racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, rural populations, and other underserved populations. * Disparities in Health Care in Medicare Advantage by Race, Ethnicity, and Sex * CMS Framework for Health Equity 2022-2032 ________________________________ Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 5 (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific) University of Washington Health Sciences Library, Seattle, WA https://nnlm.gov/ | nnlm@uw.edu | 206-543-8262 Region 5 Facebook Region 5 Twitter Region 5 Instagram Region 5 LinkedIn Region 5 blog -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Trauma in the Library: Findings To-date about PTSD among Public Library Staff and Methods for Ensuring Trauma-Informed Care, May 27 at 5:00 a.m. SST, 6:00 a.m. HST, 8:00 a.m. AKDT, 9:00 a.m. PDT, May 28 at 2:00 a.m. ChST Asian Health Equity: Precision Medicine in AAPI Communities, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the Asian Health Coalition and the All of Us Program work together to provide a webinar that talks about the importance of precision medicine for AANHPIs through the health equity lens, May 31 at 1:00 p.m. SST, 2:00 p.m. HST, 4:00 p.m. AKDT, 5:00 p.m. PDT, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. ChST Fundamentals of Health Sciences Research Data Management, an 8-week asynchronous course runs June 12 - August 7. Health Statistics on the Web, June 16 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, June 17 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Lessons learned: Engaging teens in evaluating online health information, June 21 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, June 22 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Additional learning opportunities Informing Parents and Families About Recommended COVID-19 Vaccines for Children, The American Library Association is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) "We Can Do This" campaign to share trusted information about COVID-19 vaccines with parents and families with children, register for this free webinar scheduled for May 25 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, May 26 at 4:00 a.m. ChST. Scroll down the registration link to create a guest ALA account if you're not a member. Break Free from Misinformation in an Escape Room, register for this WebJunction webinar scheduled for June 14 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 11:00 a.m. AKDT, 12:00 p.m. PDT, June 15 at 5:00 a.m. ChST NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program, The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2022/2023 fellowship. Deadline to apply is June 15 SAMHSA's Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), seeks to encourage racial and ethnic minorities to enter the behavioral health field and to increase the number of culturally competent health care professionals as a way to enhance healthcare. MFP fellowships are open to people pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in various fields of behavioral health. Learn more about the program on the SAMHSA blog News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) A Library Lifeline for Underserved Communities Region 5 NEW Funding Opportunities At minimum, three Data Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to support engagement in data literacy, data science or data management. Additionally, at least three Outreach & Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to improve health literacy and increase health equity through engagement and training for health information, digital literacy skills, and access to trusted health information in under-resourced communities. The award also supports the purchase of technology needed to advance connectivity. If you have questions about the data awards please contact Nancy Shin, NNLM Region 5 Outreach and Data Coordinator at: nkshin1@uw.edu and for the outreach awards, email Michele Spatz, NNLM Region 5 Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at: mspatz@uw.edu Applications for both awards must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, June 28, 2022 will receive first consideration. News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) >From the NLM Director's blog: Please Join Us in Honoring Milton Corn, MD NLM Welcomes Applications to its Michael E. DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine for 2023, applications due September 30, 2022 National Library of Medicine Awards Nearly $58 Million to Advance a Data-Driven Research Workforce >From the NLM History of Medicine: NLM Collections Tour: Nutrition >From the NIH Director's blog: Millions of Single-Cell Analyses Yield Most Comprehensive Human Cell Atlas Yet NIH is requesting your input on the development of a DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility) prize competition to reward and promote inclusive excellence. Scientists identify characteristics to better define long COVID Depression, loneliness associated with increased hospitalization risk after COVID-19, NIH-funded study suggests Cancer death rates among Black people declined over time, but remain higher than other racial and ethnic groups The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has awarded approximately $577 million to establish nine Antiviral Drug Discovery (AViDD) Centers for Pathogens of Pandemic Concern to conduct innovative, multidisciplinary research to develop candidate COVID-19 antivirals Resource Spotlight NEW! Medical Library Association's Systematic Review Services Specialization (SRSS) Are you a medical librarian or health information professional looking to expand your systematic review skills? Acquiring SRSS Level I skills will enable you to play a central role in systematic review projects as a co-investigator with advanced literature searching skills and knowledge of the systematic review process. Visit the SRSS webpage for more information as well as to learn about the limited time offer. Top Ten Careers in Genomics Interactive for Students With the Top Ten Careers in Genomics interactive, students can scroll through the most promising genomic careers and learn more about the career itself, the entry-level education needed to enter the field, and access additional links. Let's inspire our next generation scientists! Celebrate National Adolescent Health Month (May) Investing in adolescent health and well-being generates a "triple benefit" for society: healthier youth today, healthier adults in the future, and healthier future generations when today's adolescents become parents, guardians, and caretakers. Check out HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) resources to help adolescents build on their strengths, overcome barriers to accessing services and resources, and make healthy and informed decisions. Hawai'i Primary Care Needs Assessment Tracker The Primary Care Needs Assessment Data Tracker, developed by the Hawai'i State Department of Health and available via Hawai'i Health Matters, is a tool for comparing common health statistics to bring awareness to health disparities in Hawai'i. 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Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 24690 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From nnlm at uw.edu Tue May 31 08:01:05 2022 From: nnlm at uw.edu (NNLM Region 5) Date: Sun Mar 24 11:52:35 2024 Subject: [NNLM-Region5] NNLM Region 5 Weekly Digest - May 31, 2022 Message-ID: [NNLM logo] Region 5 Weekly Digest - May 31, 2022 Your weekly roundup of news and announcements from the Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5. Region 5 includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific Professional Development NNLM Classes Visit the NNLM website for a complete listing of scheduled NNLM educational opportunities. Missed a class? Many are recorded. Registration requires creating a free individual user account, learn how. Asian Health Equity: Precision Medicine in AAPI Communities, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the Asian Health Coalition and the All of Us Program work together to provide a webinar that talks about the importance of precision medicine for AANHPIs through the health equity lens, May 31 at 1:00 p.m. SST, 2:00 p.m. HST, 4:00 p.m. AKDT, 5:00 p.m. PDT, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. ChST Rural-Urban Differences in Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences, June 21 at 6:00 a.m. SST, 7:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT, June 22 at 3:00 a.m. ChST Lessons learned: Engaging teens in evaluating online health information, June 21 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, June 22 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection, July 27 at 6:00 a.m. SST, 7:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKDT, 10:00 a.m. PDT, July 28 at 3:00 a.m. ChST Additional learning opportunities Event Preparedness: Active Shooters and Hostile Activity at Your Venues, register for this free 90 minute Lyrasis webinar, June 8 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, June 9 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Evidence Based Teaching Practice: How Are You Incorporating Evidence into Your Practice?, register for this ACRL Health Sciences Interest Group webinar scheduled for June 10 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKDT, 11:00 a.m. PDT, June 11 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Inclusion 101: Get the Basics on Accessibility & Beyond, register for this free Training Magazine Network webinar, June 16 at 5:00 a.m. SST, 6:00 a.m. HST, 8:00 a.m. AKDT, 9:00 a.m. PDT, June 17 at 2:00 a.m. ChST News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Mental Health Resources, Updated to Include Resources on Coping with Mass Shootings Using Qualitative Data to Create Visualizations Region 5 NEW Funding Opportunities At minimum, three Data Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to support engagement in data literacy, data science or data management. Additionally, at least three Outreach & Engagement Awards for up to $25,000 each will be funded to improve health literacy and increase health equity through engagement and training for health information, digital literacy skills, and access to trusted health information in under-resourced communities. The award also supports the purchase of technology needed to advance connectivity. If you have questions about the data awards please contact Nancy Shin, NNLM Region 5 Outreach and Data Coordinator at: nkshin1@uw.edu and for the outreach awards, email Michele Spatz, NNLM Region 5 Outreach and Engagement Coordinator at: mspatz@uw.edu Applications for both awards must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, June 28, 2022 will receive first consideration. News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) >From the NLM Director's blog: What is the Role of a Mentor? New book about retired NLM Director, Dr. Donald Lindberg and his work at NLM is now available for purchase, "Transforming Biomedical Informatics and Health Information Access" Courage Under Fire: Combat First Aid in WW II, from the NLM History of Medicine Coping with Traumatic Events- information to help people cope with physical and mental responses to trauma Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events, a fact sheet for family and guardians to help those in their care UNITE Initiative: Listening Session Summaries, UNITE initiative hosted 14 listening sessions with external stakeholders who work and serve in diverse settings. The sessions provided valuable information on the full range of challenges facing diverse talent, and will help develop UNITE initiative priorities and an action plan. Please visit the UNITE website to read the listening session summaries from participating colleges and universities, faith-based organizations and houses of worship, foundations and professional societies, health centers and systems, historically black colleges and universities, and tribal nations and American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Additional summaries will be posted in the coming weeks. Scientists identify characteristics to better define long COVID Advancing Cardiometabolic Health Equity for Pacific Islander Communities, a conversation with Dr. Margaret Hattori-Uchima, School of Health, University of Guam All of Us Research Program announces new funding to advance precision medicine HHS Secretary Becerra Establishes ARPA-H within NIH, Names Adam H. Russell, D.Phil. Acting Deputy Director Resource Spotlight SAMHSA.gov resources Addressing the grief and trauma is important and many organizations and agencies provided much need information. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has several resources to assist after such traumatic events as mass shootings that have been increasingly occurring around the country. * Disaster Distress Helpline, Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7, 365-day-a-year * Coping Tips for Traumatic Events and Disasters, provides a host of links specific to taking care of yourself and others and for first responders * Incidents of Mass Violence page includes additional links for more specific information NHPI (Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander) COVID-19 Data Policy Lab Dashboard The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has developed a COVID-19 Data Policy Lab Dashboard that tracks state-level cases and deaths among Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Notice of Funding Opportunity from OMH: Community-Driven Approaches to Address Factors Contributing to Structural Racism in Public Health The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) solicits applications to support the development and implementation of new policies and innovative practices to address policies that may create or perpetuate health disparities and may contribute to structural racism. OMH expects recipients to address health disparities among racial and ethnic minority populations, and to demonstrate the impact of those efforts on outcomes and the overarching goal of advancing health equity. Visit grants.gov for more information. Technical Assistance Webinar, June 9, at 12:00 p.m. PDT. Deadline to apply is July 15, by 3:00 p.m. PDT. Healthcare Professionals' Genomics Education Week (June 6 - 10) The National Human Genome Research Institute and its partners are hosting the Healthcare Professionals' Genomics Education Week, a social media campaign, from June 6 - June 10. 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