[NNLM-Region5] NNLM Region 5 Weekly Digest - January 24, 2023

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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<https://nnlm.gov/training/schedule>.
  *   Missed a class? Many are recorded<https://nnlm.gov/training/recordings>.
  *   Registration requires creating a free individual user account, learn how<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/consumer-health-minute-creating-an-nnlm-user-account/>.

Medical Libraries and Trans Health Education<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/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<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/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<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/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<https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/consumer-health-information-specializatio>
Sources of Airborne PCBs in Schools<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/sources-airborne-pcbs-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”<https://nih.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_1mXymeSPRVKcC0WWonlAiQ>, 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<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/hello-from-nnlm-region-5-staff-liz-morris/>
Program Opportunity: “Laboring with Hope” to Improve Awareness of Maternal Health Disparities<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/laboring-with-hope-program/>, 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<https://www.laboringwithhope.com/> 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<https://www.nnlm.gov/nec/resources/datavizchallenge>, 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<https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/nlm-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<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/get-involved/hostexhibitions.html> website.

  *   Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/opening-doors/index.html>, University of Southern California – Norris Medical Library<https://libraries.usc.edu/locations/norris-medical-library>, January 17 – February 25, 2023
  *   Outside / Inside: Immigration, Migration, and Health Care in the United States<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/outsideinside/index.html>, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science - Health Sciences Library<https://www.cdrewu.edu/library#main>, 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 at uw.edu<mailto:nnlm at uw.edu> . More information about these funding opportunities is available on the Region 5 blog<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/new-funding-opportunities-for-technology-and-collection-development/>
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<https://nlmdirector.nlm.nih.gov/2023/01/18/dr-andrea-norris-to-retire-leaving-legacy-of-successful-innovation/>
The NLM Associate Fellowship Program<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/applicinfo.html> 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<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/oet/ed/pubmed/quicktours/advanced/index.html> or watch a YouTube video<https://youtu.be/-JS5f0REiV0> (3:20)
Seeking exceptional candidates to join us in summer 2023 for the NLM Data Science and Informatics (DSI) Scholars Program<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/DDSI.html>!
NLM’s History of Medicine: A Secret Language: The Perils of Transcription<https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2023/01/19/a-secret-language-the-perils-of-transcription/>
#AskNIA Expert Office Hours on Twitter<https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/asknia-expert-office-hours-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<https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/blood/about-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<https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/see-what-i-see-virtual-reality-eye-disease-experience> — 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<https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/dr2/> 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<https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/takegoodcare>. 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<https://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<https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/roe-report.pdf>,” which outlines the actions HHS has taken in the face of the health crisis precipitated by the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade. HHS is continuing work across our divisions to protect access to reproductive health care and to ensure that everyone knows their rights<https://reproductiverights.gov/>.

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