From nnlm at uw.edu Wed Jan 4 14:55:59 2023 From: nnlm at uw.edu (NNLM Region 5) Date: Sun Mar 24 11:52:35 2024 Subject: [NNLM-Region5] MLA Webinar - Critical Appraisal of Cohort Studies [1/18/2023] Message-ID: Hello! NNLM Region 5 is happy to be able to provide access for our network members to this upcoming MLA webinar, Critical Appraisal of Cohort Studies. It is a 90-minute webinar on January 18th, 11:00 AM PST | 10:00 AM AKST | 9:00 AM HST | 8:00 AM SST | January 19th 5:00 AM ChST This invitation is intended for those within Region 5 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine, so if your organization is in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, or U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific, that means you! If you would like to attend live or watch the recording later, please have each interested individual register here by 3:00 PM PST January 16th to guarantee your spot. Thank you! 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URL: From cburroug at uw.edu Mon Jan 9 11:09:09 2023 From: cburroug at uw.edu (Cathy Burroughs) Date: Sun Mar 24 11:52:35 2024 Subject: [NNLM-Region5] Welcome Liz Morris, Outreach & Access Coordinator, Region 5 NNLM In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Region 5 Colleagues, Effective January 10, 2023, Liz Morris, MLIS, joins the UW Health Sciences Library in the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 program as Outreach & Access Coordinator serving the biomedical and health information needs of researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific. Liz completed her Master of Library and Information Sciences degree at University of Washington (UW). She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from UW where she majored in History with a Minor in Medical History & Ethics. Liz brings experience and skills in project management, public and medical librarianship, health information advocacy, and community engagement. While serving as a Project Manager for OCLC, Inc. from 2013-2016, she oversaw the program design, implementation, and evaluation of Health Happens in Libraries, a federally funded initiative to magnify the role of public libraries as key contributors to community health and provide resources to the public library community to support local health outcomes. Through this national initiative, she worked closely with the NNLM. With the start of 2023, please join us in welcoming Liz Morris at elizar@uw.edu We are excited to have her join the NNLM and UW! Best, Cathy Catherine Burroughs, MLS (she/her/hers) 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 Jan 10 08:21:20 2023 From: nnlm at uw.edu (NNLM Region 5) Date: Sun Mar 24 11:52:35 2024 Subject: [NNLM-Region5] NNLM Region 5 Weekly Digest - January 10, 2023 Message-ID: [NNLM logo] Region 5 Weekly Digest - January 10, 2023 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, Nov 1 - Jan 31: Beautiful Country, There's still time to participate in this self-paced Moodle class which runs from November 1 - January 31, read Beautiful Country, join one of the discussion options, and check out the related resources. The last live session is scheduled for January 24 at 1:00 p.m. PST. History of the Rochester Study: Literature Discussion, read 3 freely available research articles about the impact of library services at hospitals and then join the discussion on January 12 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PST, January 13 at 5:00 a.m. ChST NLM Office Hours Special Listening Session: MeSH, January 18 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PST, January 19 at 5:00 a.m. ChST ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians, January 25 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PST, January 26 at 5:00 a.m. ChST, eligible for CHIS Celebrating Moon Times: Flipping the Script on Period Poverty and Standard Puberty Education, February 8 at 5:00 a.m. SST, 6:00 a.m. HST, 7:00 a.m. AKST, 8:00 a.m. PST, February 9 at 2:00 a.m. ChST Additional learning opportunities UX Research Methods for Libraries, Register for this Niche Academy webinar scheduled for January 11 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PST, January 12 at 5:00 a.m. ChST National Human Genome Research Institute Roundtable discussion: "The Promise and Perils of Social and Behavioral Genomics", Register to join a lively Zoom discussion of social and behavioral genetics and genomics, its benefits, limitations and potential for misuse. Panelists will discuss strategies for scientists to combat misinformation, disinformation and misuse of scientific findings; and answer audience questions. January 25 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, January 26 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Science Literacy: It's Not Just for Kids, register for this WebJunction webinar scheduled for January 24 at 9:00 a.m. SST, 10:00 a.m. HST, 11:00 a.m. AKST, 12:00 p.m. PST, January 25 at 6:00 a.m. ChST News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) MedlinePlus Home Page Refresh, Both MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus En Espa?ol have also made some changes to their homepages for easier navigation and updated content. Announcing January 2023 NNLM Reading Club: Year-in-Review Region 5 Current Funding Opportunities Timeline: * On or before January 24, 2023, 5:00 p.m. PT: send an email to the Region 5 office (nnlm@uw.edu) stating your intent to apply * February 21, 2023, 5:00 p.m. PT: application deadline * May 2023: funded projects begin Funding Awards: Technology Equity Awards to support infrastructure that improves equitable access to biomedical and health information. * 6 awards available * Up to $5,000 each Collection Equity Awards to support collection development that amplifies diverse voices writing on health/medical topics. * 7 awards available * Up to $1,500 each More information about these funding awards is on our blog. Review the NNLM Proposal Writing Toolkit for tips and resources to use while developing and submitting your application. New to grant proposal writing or need a refresher? Take our free on-demand class, Grants & Proposal Writing. News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) >From the NLM Director's blog: The NLM Mezzanine . . . A Space and a Place The NLM Associate Fellowship Program is open to U.S. and Canadian library and information science professionals, as well as graduate students completing their degrees. Up to five qualified Associate Fellows may be selected. Deadline to apply is January 27, 2023 for the 2023-2024 year. Register to attend an informational session January 12 at 9:00 a.m. SST, 10:00 a.m. HST, 11:00 a.m. AKST, 12:00 p.m. PST, January 13 at 6:00 a.m. ChST Next Phase of the NIH Preprint Pilot Launching Soon NIH Comparative Genomics Resource project NLM Announces 2023 History Talks, All talks are free, available via live stream globally, and archived by NIH VideoCasting NLM's History of Medicine: Medicine and Miracle in a Medieval Monastery The January issue of NIH News in Health includes articles your body's disease defense system, the placebo effect, and more. 2022 Research Highlights, a sampling of notable NIH supported research accomplishments in 2022 Find a wealth of information at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases' Diet and Nutrition page, to help you pay attention to what you're eating and make healthier food choices. Resource Spotlight NIHB Launches Podcast Series to Increase Healthcare Access in Indian Country The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) launched a six-episode podcast series to inform American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal citizens and Tribal leaders on healthcare options that offer more care and better care to Indian Country. The Hope + Healing Podcast with the NIHB is a partnership with Indian Country Media and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Together, they will dive deep into topics and interview leaders from Indian Country and experts in Native health. Order Free COVID-19 At-home Tests A new limited round of free at-home COVID-19 tests for the winter. Households can now order either standard at-home tests or tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. Shipping is free. Older adults and people with disabilities who need support ordering the free at-home tests can contact the Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116) or the Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL, 888-677-1199). Move Your Way? Community Resources The Move Your Way? campaign is the promotional campaign for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Use the resources to learn more about the campaign and how you can use it to communicate with your audiences about physical activity - whether that means distributing materials to community members, hosting a local event, or sharing information with patients at your practice. ________________________________ 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... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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NLM Office Hours Special Listening Session: MeSH, January 18 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PST, January 19 at 5:00 a.m. ChST MeSH Changes and PubMed Searching 2023 (90 minute session), January 27 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, January 28 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Beyond an Apple a Day: Providing Consumer Health Information at Your Library, runs February 1 - March 1 as a self-paced online class, eligible for CHIS NNLM Book Discussion, Feb 1- April 30, 2023, Bad Advice, runs February 1 - April 30, Join your fellow librarians, health professionals, and public health workers for our fourth NNLM Book Discussion where participants can complete the book and earn CE credit on their schedule, eligible for CHIS Additional learning opportunities Dementia 101 for Public Library Staff, Attend this Colorado State Library interactive session to help public library staff understand dementia and develop effective communication strategies. It will also provide ideas about programs and services for this growing population of patrons. No registration is needed. January 19 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PST, January 20 at 5:00 a.m. ChST Say Ah Symposium: Racism & Health Literacy, register to attend this free online series to advance health equity, January 17th-19th, each session begins at 9:30 a.m. SST, 10:30 a.m. HST, 11:30 a.m. AKST, 12:30 p.m. PST, January 18-20 at 6:30 a.m. ChST News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Program Opportunity: "Laboring with Hope" to Improve Awareness of Maternal Health Disparities, The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 is offering an opportunity for NNLM members in Region 5 to host a viewing of the 30-minute documentary, Laboring with Hope for their communities. This program is intended to improve awareness of maternal health disparities and create opportunities to share reliable health information. The NNLM Data Visualization Challenge, hosted by the NNLM National Evaluation Center, encourages participants to push the boundaries of their skills by testing out new tools, techniques, or approaches, and publicly demonstrating their best visualizations. Submissions will be accepted February 1 - March 31, 2023 Region 5 Current Funding Opportunities Timeline: * On or before January 24, 2023, 5:00 p.m. PT: send an email to the Region 5 office (nnlm@uw.edu) stating your intent to apply * February 21, 2023, 5:00 p.m. PT: application deadline * May 2023: funded projects begin Funding Awards: Technology Equity Awards to support infrastructure that improves equitable access to biomedical and health information. * 6 awards available * Up to $5,000 each Collection Equity Awards to support collection development that amplifies diverse voices writing on health/medical topics. * 7 awards available * Up to $1,500 each More information about these funding awards is on our blog. Review the NNLM Proposal Writing Toolkit for tips and resources to use while developing and submitting your application. New to grant proposal writing or need a refresher? Take our free on-demand class, Grants & Proposal Writing. News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) >From the NLM Director's blog: Renovating and Rebuilding to Advance Our Future The NLM Associate Fellowship Program is open to U.S. and Canadian library and information science professionals, as well as graduate students completing their degrees. Up to five qualified Associate Fellows may be selected. Deadline to apply is January 27, 2023 for the 2023-2024 year. My MedlinePlus and Mi MedlinePlus Newsletters Discontinued Introducing a new and improved SciENcv experience! NIH Comparative Genomics Resource Project and the Potential Impact of Emerging Model Organisms on Human Health NLM's History of Medicine: Top 9 of 2022 from NLM Collections on Instagram #AskNIA Expert Office Hours on Twitter, Have questions about applying for your first NIA research award? Ask NIA's training and career development experts during this 30 minute NIA's virtual office hours January 25 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, January 26 at 4:00 a.m. ChST Check out the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements newsletter and subscribe Register to attend (in person or virtually) Rare Disease Day at NIH on February 28, panel discussions, hear personal stories, network with attendees, and explore exhibits and scientific posters NIH study shows genotype-first approach uncovers new links to genetic conditions New NIH CEAL (Community Engagement Allicance) Resources Address Long COVID Resource Spotlight Call for Lightning Talks! MLGSCA/NCNMLG 2023 Spring Virtual Symposium The Planning Committee of the MLGSCA/NCNMLG chapters of the Medical Library Association invites proposals for Lightning Talks for our 2023 Spring Virtual Symposium. The Symposium theme is Shifting the Shelves: Collaborating Between Libraries and can encompass a variety of topics. More information about the symposium and lightning talk submission is on the conference webpage. Deadline for submissions is Friday January 20. 2023 NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working on-site, side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. This includes everything from behavioral and social sciences, through biology and chemistry, to physics, mathematical modeling, computational biology, and biostatistics. The program is for college, graduate school, and professional (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, etc.) school students. Deadline to apply is March 1. HHS Test to Treat Initiative HHS launched a nationwide Test to Treat initiative to help people quickly access lifesaving treatments for COVID-19 at little to no cost. The initiative is available at thousands of locations nationwide, including pharmacy-based clinics, federally-funded health centers, long-term care facilities, and community-based sites. New Technical Assistance on Plain Language The Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) announced a new technical assistance opportunity for states on enhancing plain language or easy-to-read information. SARTAC is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Administration for Community Living. This is not a Notice of Funding Opportunity or a grant. The technical assistance includes two trainings: one for self-advocates and others to practice making information clearer and more useful, and a second for governments and nonprofits. Learn more about applying during a January 19 webinar at 10:00 a.m. PST. SARTAC application ________________________________ 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... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you would like to attend live or watch the recording later, please have each interested individual register here by 3:00 PM PST January 30th to guarantee your spot. Thank you! Maddie Maddie Romansic | she/her/hers Program Analyst & Communications Specialist Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 5 University of Washington Health Sciences Library, Box 357155 Seattle, WA 98195-7155 http://nnlm.gov/ | nnlm@uw.edu | 206-543-8262 Join the Region 5 News Listserv today! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nnlm at uw.edu Tue Jan 24 07:59:55 2023 From: nnlm at uw.edu (NNLM Region 5) Date: Sun Mar 24 11:52:35 2024 Subject: [NNLM-Region5] NNLM Region 5 Weekly Digest - January 24, 2023 Message-ID: [NNLM logo] Region 5 Weekly Digest ? January 24, 2023 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. Medical Libraries and Trans Health Education (90 minute session), January 25 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PST, January 26 at 5:00 a.m. ChST MeSH Changes and PubMed Searching 2023 (90 minute session), January 27 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, January 28 at 4:00 a.m. ChST NNLM Book Discussion, Feb 1- April 30, 2023, Bad Advice, runs February 1 ? April 30, Join your fellow librarians, health professionals, and public health workers for our fourth NNLM Book Discussion where participants can complete the book and earn CE credit on their schedule, eligible for CHIS Sources of Airborne PCBs in Schools, February 8 at 6:00 a.m. SST, 7:00 a.m. HST, 8:00 a.m. AKST, 9:00 a.m. PST, February 9 at 3:00 a.m. ChST Additional learning opportunities National Human Genome Research Institute Roundtable discussion: ?The Promise and Perils of Social and Behavioral Genomics?, Register to join a lively Zoom discussion of social and behavioral genetics and genomics, its benefits, limitations and potential for misuse. Panelists will discuss strategies for scientists to combat misinformation, disinformation and misuse of scientific findings; and answer audience questions. January 25 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, January 26 at 4:00 a.m. ChST News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Hello From NNLM Region 5 Staff: Liz Morris Program Opportunity: ?Laboring with Hope? to Improve Awareness of Maternal Health Disparities, The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 is offering an opportunity for NNLM members in Region 5 to host a viewing of the 30-minute documentary, Laboring with Hope for their communities. This program is intended to improve awareness of maternal health disparities and create opportunities to share reliable health information. The NNLM Data Visualization Challenge, hosted by the NNLM National Evaluation Center, encourages participants to push the boundaries of their skills by testing out new tools, techniques, or approaches, and publicly demonstrating their best visualizations. Submissions will be accepted February 1 - March 31, 2023 Take a look at the NNLM Product Guides which provide instructors with examples and ideas for teaching people about NLM products such as PubChem, Open-i, MedlinePlus and more Currently two NLM Traveling Exhibits are being hosted by two of NNLM Region 5 members. If you?re in the area, consider making a stop to view the exhibits. Want to host one in the future? Learn more about how to be informed about future opportunities on the NLM Exhibitions website. * Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons, University of Southern California ? Norris Medical Library, January 17 ? February 25, 2023 * Outside / Inside: Immigration, Migration, and Health Care in the United States, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science - Health Sciences Library, January 17 ? February 25, 2023 Region 5 Current Funding Opportunities Letters of intent to apply for Region 5's Technology Equity Awards ($5,000 each) and Collection Equity Awards ($1,500 each) are due today, January 24, by 5pm Pacific Time. Email your intent to apply to nnlm@uw.edu . More information about these funding opportunities is available on the Region 5 blog News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) From the NLM Director?s blog: Dr. Andrea Norris to Retire, Leaving Legacy of Successful Innovation The NLM Associate Fellowship Program is open to U.S. and Canadian library and information science professionals, as well as graduate students completing their degrees. Up to five qualified Associate Fellows may be selected. Deadline to apply is January 27, 2023 for the 2023-2024 year. There is a new, now interactive version of the PubMed: Using the Advanced Search Builder Quick Tour or watch a YouTube video (3:20) Seeking exceptional candidates to join us in summer 2023 for the NLM Data Science and Informatics (DSI) Scholars Program! NLM?s History of Medicine: A Secret Language: The Perils of Transcription #AskNIA Expert Office Hours on Twitter, Have questions about applying for your first NIA research award? Ask NIA?s training and career development experts during this 30 minute NIA?s virtual office hours January 25 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, January 26 at 4:00 a.m. ChST The Blood Diseases and Disorders Education Program is a national health education program that aims to bring greater visibility to blood diseases and disorders like anemia, sickle cell disease and others, their diagnosis, treatment and management, and blood donation and safety by translating research for patients and professionals. The program is designed for a number of audiences including patients and their families. NIH National Eye Institute has created a virtual reality (VR) app ? See What I See ? that shows what it's like to live with vision loss from common eye diseases, including glaucoma. The app also features four quizzes to check your knowledge about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. Disaster Research Response (DR2) Resources Portal is a repository of data collection tools and related resources curated by the DR2 Program to empower human health research in response to disasters and public health emergencies. Resource Spotlight HHS MyHealthFinder: Take Good Care Campaign The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) created the Take Good Care campaign to help people get essential clinical preventive services. Focusing on Black and Hispanic women ages 45 to 54 who are often in caregiving roles, the campaign encourages prioritizing preventive care through the MyHealthfinder tool. Preventive care includes health care like screenings, checkups, and vaccines. These services can find health problems before you have symptoms ? or even stop issues from developing altogether. Report Rapid COVID-19 Test Results with Make My Test Count COVID-19 testing remains an essential public health tool. Now, you can report a positive or negative COVID-19 at-home test result through MakeMyTestCount.org. NIH's Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx??) Tech program helped develop the site, encouraging users to report test results anonymously. HHS Releases Report Detailing Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Protect Reproductive Health Care Since Dobbs The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a report entitled: ?Marking the 50th Anniversary of Roe: Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Protect Reproductive Health Care,? which outlines the actions HHS has taken in the face of the health crisis precipitated by the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade. 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For your convenience, NNLM offers several On-Demand classes including: Preprints: Accelerating Research Disaster Planning Recorded Webinars Consumer Health Collection Management CHIS (Consumer Health Information Specialization) On Demand Environmental Health and Justice: a brief primer PubChem Additional learning opportunities Meeting the Community Information Needs to Reduce Maternal Morbidity and Mortality, Register for this free 1 day virtual symposium scheduled for March 10 starting at 4:00 a.m. SST, 5:00 a.m. HST, 6:00 a.m. AKST, 7:00 a.m. PST, March 11 at 1:00 a.m. ChST Justice at Work in Public Libraries: Understanding Power, Oppression, Resistance and Solidarity, With this Freedom Lifted training, your library team can: take the course on your own schedule, at your own pace; learn frameworks that get to the heart of social justice; adopt a shared language you can use to talk openly and honestly with one another; and create plans of action to shift culture and develop practices that advance justice in your library. Individual and group registrations are available and fees are listed. Create an NIH or NSF Biosketch with SciENcv, this workshop was designed to help staff who have been delegated to manage the proposal development process with specific task-based, hands-on activities, 2 sessions are offered in February but only apply to attend one session. * February 23, starting at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, February 24 at 4:00 a.m. ChST * February 28, starting at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, March 1 at 4:00 a.m. ChST News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Call For Requests for Eight New NLM Exhibitions, submit your organization's request to host a NLM Traveling exhibit in a time slot between September 2023-March 2025, deadline to apply is February 14 Love Data Week 2023, learn more about what NNLM is offering for Love Data Week 2023 Program Opportunity: "Laboring with Hope" to Improve Awareness of Maternal Health Disparities, The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 is offering an opportunity for NNLM members in Region 5 to host a viewing of the 30-minute documentary, Laboring with Hope for their communities. This program is intended to improve awareness of maternal health disparities and create opportunities to share reliable health information. News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) >From the NLM Director's blog: Meet the NLM Investigators: Dr. Zhiyong Lu is Teaching Computers to Think Like Scientists WISER to be Discontinued, the Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) including the WISER website, WebWISER, and the standalone applications for Windows PCs, iOS app, and Android app, will be discontinued as of February 28, 2023 NLM's History of Medicine: The Many Faces of Diabetes: Complications and debility in Late 20th Century America NIH implements Data Management and Sharing Policy Director's Innovation Speaker Series: The Opioid Crisis: Disrupting the Status Quo with the HEALing Communities Study, attend this virtual event on February 14 at 11:00 a.m. PT Recently published AJPH Supplement highlights research from NIMHD-funded RADx-UP initiative with special editorial from NIMHD Deputy Director Dr. Monica Webb Hooper. The latest issue of NIH Office of Research on Women's Health's Women's Health in Focus at NIH includes articles on women in science, disparities and workforce diversity in mental health and more Team Science in Leadership Scholars Program in Women's Health, Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases, deadline to apply is February 20, 2023 Resource Spotlight Environmental Justice Grants, Funding and Technical Assistance EPA announced $100 million for environmental justice grants - the largest amount ever offered by the agency - to help underserved and overburdened communities across the country. Applications are due by April 10, 2023. CDC's Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Framework The CDC has released The Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) framework. This five-step process allows health officials to develop strategies and programs to help communities prepare for the health effects of climate change. Combining atmospheric data and projections with epidemiologic analysis enables health officials to more effectively anticipate, prepare for, and respond to climate-sensitive health impacts. Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer Campaign January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and CDC's The Inside Knowledge Campaign raises awareness of the five main types of gynecologic cancer: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. 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