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Health Bytes with Region 3Applying AI: Risks and Benefits in Health Science Education“Applying AI: Risks and Benefits in Health Science Education” is presented by a team of experts from University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC): Peter Johnson, MISLT, Head of Research and Learning; Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan, MLS, AHIP-D, Biomedical Librarian; and Perry T. Weidling BSN, MLIS, Research and Learning Librarian.Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly shifting how information and evidence is discovered, accessed, and utilized in academic health education teaching and instruction environments by both educators and learners. This shift extends to both the curriculum and clinical levels within evidence-based health education programs and represents opportunities and...
2025-12-171h 02Health Bytes with Region 3A Fireside Chat: Systematic Reviews - Margaret Foster and the team at Texas A&M“A Fireside Chat with Margaret Foster and the team at Texas A&M: Systematic Reviews”is presented by a team of experts from Texas A&M University: Margaret J. Foster, MS, MPH, Evidence Synthesis and Scholarly Dissemination Librarian and the Head of the Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses at the Medical Sciences Library; Kyle M. Holland, Information Specialist with the Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses; Esmeralda G. Rodgers, MLIS, AHIP, Evidence Review & Synthesis Librarian at the Medical Sciences Library; and Dani LaPreze, MLS, MS, is an Evidence Review & Synthesis Librarian at the Medical Sciences Library.
2025-12-171h 17Health Bytes with Region 3Medical Nutrition Therapy in Clinical Practice - Robyn Kovacs“Medical Nutrition Therapy in Clinical Practice: Enhancing patient outcomes" is presented by Robyn Kovacs, MS, RDN, LD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition at UNT Health Fort Worth.Although a significant proportion of Americans live with one or more chronic disease, the critical role of nutrition in risk reduction and disease management is often underappreciated. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based approach used for the management of a variety of health conditions. Despite its effectiveness in enhancing individual health and well-being, MNT is often underutilized.This presentation introduces participants to...
2025-10-2459 minHealth Bytes with Region 33D Printing Basics - Marlo Brown3D Printing Basics" is presented by Marlo Brown, reference librarian at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. This presentation covers the basics of 3D printing. Attendees will learn why they might want to purchase a 3D printer and what to look for in a printer. They will also learn what they need to get started in 3D printing and how even a basic 3D printer can be useful in a medical setting.The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes...
2025-09-251h 02Health Bytes with Region 3Advancing Mental Health Awareness for Afghan Refugee WomenIn a special break from our usual Health Bytes programming, NNLM Region 3 is proud to present a previously unheard episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, a series exploring how NNLM engages with communities throughout the United States. We are so grateful to the team who produced this insightful piece and we hope you enjoy it. For more NNLM Discovery Podcast content, visit www.nnlm.gov/podcast.
2025-09-2515 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Navigating Systematic Reviews with AI - Margaret Foster"Navigating Systematic Reviews with AI: Best Practices and Challenges" is presented by Margaret Foster, MS, MPH, Evidence Synthesis and Scholarly Communication Librarian and the Head of the Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses, Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University.As the newest disruptor, AI has everyone considering its place in our daily work. For those conducting evidence syntheses, such as systematic reviews, there are numerous tasks which AI has the potential to automate or at least enhance. This webinar will provide practical guidance and discussion of the promise and challenges in using...
2025-08-2854 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Dr. Sarah Ross : Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and TechnologyIn our final episode of the series, we are joined by Dr. Sarah Ross – she helps us better understand Alzheimer’s and dementia, and what new technologies are helping to treat and even diagnose the disease.
2025-06-2730 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Karen and Jim Thompson: Coping As A FamilyToday we are speaking with Karen and Jim Thompson. Married for approaching 50 years - they share about Karen’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how they are coping as a family, and how support groups have been an important part of their journey.
2025-06-2731 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Jane Oderberg: The Journey Through Alzheimer’sToday we speak with social worker, Jane Oderberg – she has supported many individuals who are walking the journey with Alzheimer’s. She shares important resources, expert insights and valuable advice.
2025-06-2712 minHealth Bytes with Region 3The Silent Strength of CaregivingFew people are prepared for the role of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, especially when their loved one is in the prime of adulthood. Hear from Liz Miller about what it’s like to walk alongside a spouse through the journey, the emotional toll of becoming a caregiver and the resilience it takes to show up every day. We learn about the importance of creating support systems and finding community resources.
2025-05-2312 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Knowledge is Power, Compassion is HealingUnderstand what Alzheimer’s and dementia are – and what they aren’t. Listen as Dr. April Wiechmann describes the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s, how she makes a diagnosis and the best chances for preventing the disease.
2025-05-2309 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Still Me - A Journey Through Alzheimer’sWhat does it feel like to live with Alzheimer’s? In our first podcast episode we meet Holly, a remarkable woman who was diagnosed at the age of 50 with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Holly courageously shares her journey from realizing something was seriously wrong to getting a diagnosis, and then to getting on with her life.
2025-05-2316 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Promotion of Digital Access & Literacy among People who Use Substances - Dr. Hannah S. Szlyk"Promotion of Digital Access & Literacy among People who Use Substances " is presented by Dr. Hannah S. Szlyk, PhD, LCSW, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine.Digital literacy is now being recognized as a social determinant of health. Digital literacy is often defined as the varying ability of both children and adults to use digital technologies and understand their risks. Emerging research suggests that people who have lower digital literacy may experience poorer health outcomes and quality of life. Digital interventions are being used to bridge gaps in service access and availability by supplementing or delivering su...
2025-04-2145 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Powering Clinics & Communities with PubMed - Brandy Klug"Powering Clinics & Communities with PubMed: Building Library Awareness at a Safety-Net Hospital System" is presented by Brandy Klug, MLS, MSEd, Clinical Library Manager for Gibson D. Lewis Library at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas.This webinar is designed to provide a general overview of the NNLM grant submission process, with a focus on assessing needs within a library, organization, or community, identifying potential funding sources, crafting a strong grant proposal, and implementing the project. Each of these steps is examined by going through the development process for the NNLM grant-funded project Powering Clinics & Communities with...
2025-03-1746 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Getting Started in Research and Publishing - Lindsay Blake"A Guide to Getting Started in Research and Publishing" is presented by Lindsay Blake, EdD, MLIS, AHIP, Clinical Services Coordinator and a Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.This webinar is designed to give new professionals a look at how to approach publishing and research as new librarians, faculty, and/or professionals. Starting with idea formation and running through finding collaborators, submitting to the IRB, submitting the first manuscript, rewrites and more. Dr. Blake breaks down the writing, research, and publication processes into steps designed to help new or accomplished professionals to more easily move through...
2025-03-1155 min
OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in LibrariesS3, E10: Health Librarianship w/Jamia WilliamsSend us a textIn this episode, the hosts welcome back Jamia Williams, co-creator and co-host of the podcast LibVoices, which amplifies the voices of Black, indigenous, and people of color who work in archives and libraries. This time around, Williams, a Consumer Health Program Specialist with the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Training Office, discusses health literacy, resources and advocacy. In addition, she touches upon the topic of barriers to recruitment, retention and advancement, better preparing library students, and A.I.Hosts: Bryan Miyagishima and Joan Vigil...
2025-01-3134 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Enhancing AI Interactions - Dr. Leo Lo“Enhancing AI Interactions: Leveraging the CLEAR Framework for Effective Prompting" is presented by Dr. Leo Lo, Dean of the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico.The ability to craft precise and effective prompts is crucial for maximizing the utility of generative AI models such as ChatGPT. This webinar introduces the CLEAR framework—a structured approach to prompting that enhances interactions with AI systems. Designed for librarians, educators, and information professionals, the session will provide actionable strategies to craft precise prompts, improving AI-generated outputs. Participants will learn to apply the CLEAR framework to improve thei...
2025-01-3057 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness - Nina DackoMosquito and Vector Control Awareness: Bridging the Gaps Between Mosquito and Vector Control Programs, Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Professionals, Politicians, and the Public" is presented by Nina Dacko from the Gulf South VECTOR Training and Education Center.It is well known that mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on Earth due to their ability to spread disease. They may also decrease people’s quality of life due to their persistently annoying biting activity. Many places around the country have mosquito and vector control programs. There are typically no legal requirements for these programs, nor is there a standard for wh...
2025-01-0856 min
Neurodivergent Strategies for Late-Diagnosed Adults: Find Your Divergent PathSocial Health with Kendra Koch from DivergentlySign up for N.E.R.D. Notes and get weekly nerdy neurodivergent insights!One of the most challenging aspects of getting a late diagnosis (at least for me and this week's guest) is recognizing the impact it's had all through your life and then finding a community that accepts, welcomes and understands you. Kendra Koch is the founder of Divergently, an online community designed specifically for late diagnosed neurodivergent women. We discuss her divergent path and the role managing her physical health had in her understanding her spicy brain.Subscribe to the Divergently newsletter...
2024-11-2251 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Sexual and Reproductive Health in Libraries - Dr. Barbera Alvarez"Collection Development and Reference Strategies for Sexual and Reproductive Health Information" is presented by Barbara Alvarez, author of The Library’s Guide to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information with ALA Editions. Looking to provide evidence-based sexual and reproductive health information in your library? This webinar is for you. Sexual and reproductive health information is a crucial aspect of comprehensive health information. Libraries have an opportunity to develop collections and reference strategies that allow patrons to learn about sexual and reproductive health information. The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded by the Na...
2024-11-211h 03Health Bytes with Region 3AI in Healthcare - Balancing Risk and Opportunity - Dr. Lindsey Jarrett"AI in Healthcare - Balancing Risk and Opportunity" is presented by Dr. Lindsey Jarrett, Vice President of Ethical AI Services at The Center for Practical Bioethics.Technology is advancing at a rapid pace in what can feel like every sector of our lives, and healthcare is not exempt. In healthcare settings, AI assists in detecting, predicting, and monitoring health status, conditions, and behavior and assists in processes related to direct healthcare delivery. Amidst excitement, there is also growing concern around how AI can pose significant potential risk and harm across healthcare systems. How ought organizations, regulators, software vendors, and...
2024-10-3151 minHealth Bytes with Region 3How Community Health Workers fit in Team Base Care - Bryan Carcamo and Treva Smith"How Community Health Workers fit in Team Base Care" is presented by Bryan Carcamo, BS, CHW from KC CARE Health Center and Treva Smith, CHW-I from Community Care Network of Kansas.Community Health Workers (CHWs) are non-medical public health workers who connect communities to health care and social service providers. A CHW also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. Bryan Carcamo and Treva Smith will explain how CHWs are essential in helping communities have better health outcomes. This...
2024-09-2752 minHealth Bytes with Region 32-1-1 Texas Overview - Amy Callaway"2-1-1 Texas Overview" is presented by Amy Callaway from the 211 Texas United Way Helpline for North Central Texas Fort Worth.211 Texas is a free information and resource line that is answered 24/7. We have access to a language line and can help people in over 150 languages. This training will cover what 211 Texas is, how to reach 211 Texas, the resources listed with 211, how 211 provides information and resources for disaster events, The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry, and how to use the 211texas.org website.The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded...
2024-08-2245 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Generative AI in Health Sciences Libraries - Lauren Hays Ph.D."Generative AI in Health Sciences Libraries: What to Do Now" is presented by Lauren Hays Ph.D. from the University of Central Missouri.In this webinar, Lauren Hays shared about the current state of generative AI. Then, she led a discussion about how this technology is impacting health sciences libraries and how it may impact health sciences libraries in the future. The webinar ended with information on how to effectively incorporate generative AI and address challenges it creates. The session was interactive and practical. Attendees were encouraged to bring their ideas and questions. The Netw...
2024-07-1755 minHealth Bytes with Region 3NaNDA: An Open Data Resource for Health Science Researchers - Lindsay Gypin, Marilyn Sinkewicz, and Philippa Clarke"NaNDA: An Open Data Resource for Health Science Researchers" is presented by Lindsay Gypin, Marilyn Sinkewicz, and Philippa Clarke from the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research.
Health disparities are a function of access to and control over the multiple determinants of health, including the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, and age. This webinar will provide an overview of the National Neighborhood Data Archive (NaNDA) and discuss how neighborhoods operate as a social determinant of health. Using data from NaNDA, presenters will demonstrate some of the diverse pathways by which local neighborhood characteristics ca...
2024-07-1547 minHealth Bytes with Region 3"Expanding Claire's Community Y2 Project - Shannon VanLandingham and Liza Gant"Expanding Claire's Community Y2 Project: Creating a Partner Violence Prevention Education Program" is presented by Shannon VanLandingham and Liza Gant from #BeMoreLikeClaire.
Claire’s Community is comprehensive relationship violence prevention program created to teach safe and healthy relationship skills; engage and equip influential adults and peers; disrupt pathways to relationship violence; and create proactive, protective, and safe communities. This project was made possible from funding by NNLM Region 3. The project aimed to create educational programming and a website directing users to resources and learning opportunities for individuals and groups to help prevent relationship violence in communities, including classes, events, an...
2024-07-1550 min
NNLM DiscoveryBecoming a Medical Librarian: A Story from Region 5In this episode of NNLM Discovery, we follow the educational journey of someone who aspires to become a medical librarian, Kristi Torp, who has worked for multiple NNLM Regions and is currently part of the NLM Associate Fellowship program.The NLM and NNLM offer many opportunities for aspiring librarians. If you or someone you know is thinking about librarianship, share this episode with them! And please remember to reach out to your NLM office to learn more about the resources they may have to help you. The NNLM is the outreach arm of the National Li...
2024-04-2414 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Health Insurance Literacy in Libraries - Dr. Emily Vardell"Health Insurance Literacy in Libraries" is presented by Emily Vardell, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University.
Many people have difficulty knowing how to find a physician, fill a prescription, use and pay for medications, and use health information to make informed decisions about their health. Libraries are prominent places in communities, making libraries and librarians excellent resources for advancing health information literacy. For example, librarians can address the unmet information needs that leave many unable to make appropriate health insurance choices. For those with lower levels of health insurance...
2024-04-1756 min
NNLM DiscoveryBlack Maternal Health WeekBlack Maternal Health Week is a reminder that so many families experience pain, neglect, and loss during what should be one of the most joyous times of their lives. It's an urgent call for action. Black women in America are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, regardless of their income or education.Last year, President Biden made an urgent call to action, proclaiming April 11th through the 17th, a time to embrace and focus on black maternal health.In today’s episode we have Veronica Milliner from the NNLM Al...
2024-04-1012 min
NNLM DiscoveryOpen ScienceNLM has nearly two centuries of experience delivering information to those who need it, when they need it. Of course, our offerings have evolved and expanded since our inception, long before the term “open science” was coined. Last year, NIH was one of several federal agencies to join the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in their celebration of 2023 as the Year of Open Science. Observing the Year of Open Science allowed us an opportunity to reflect and strengthen this foundation.In this special episode of NNLM Discovery, we chat with Lisa Federer, Acting Director of t...
2024-03-2715 minHealth Bytes with Region 3The Future Will See You Now: AI for Healthcare - Elizabeth A. Gross and Henry Stokes"The Future Will See You Now: AI for Healthcare, A Library’s Perspective"
Newly released AI tools are poised to dramatically disrupt multiple industries, including healthcare and libraries. We’ll explore numerous healthcare applications that use AI, both current and in development - from a new industry-saving “bot workforce” to self-driving microscopes. In this special edition of Health Bytes, we’ll discuss the criticisms and concerns this technology is garnering and its potential effect on jobs, education, and libraries. With AI, comes the need for more student–centered learning and greater information literacy needs which libraries can provide. Ple...
2024-03-2053 min
NNLM DiscoveryTowards a Smart Bionic EyeToday’s episode features one of the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award winners. It’s a unique project that features both artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and visual prostheses – retinal and brain implants referred to as “bionic eyes” – in hopes of one day providing better assistive technology for incurable blindness that affects about 40 million people worldwide.On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, we talk to Dr. Michael Beyeler, assistant professor of computer science and psychology and brain sciences at UC Santa Barbara about how his Bionic Eye Lab is combining A.I. smarts with a visual prosthes...
2024-03-1320 min
NNLM DiscoveryTelehealth Kiosks: A Story from Region 1Since the onset of Covid we have all grown accustomed to virtual meetings and remote services. But what if you don’t have a cell phone or a computer at home? What if you are experiencing homelessness but need to attend a job interview? This episode is about bridging the economic and digital divide.On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 1 Outreach and Education Librarian, Faith Steele, tells us about an exciting project in Delaware where they are installing teleservices kiosks in libraries across the state. These kiosks provide a private space for anyone who needs...
2024-02-2814 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Making The Link Between Structural Inequities and Health Disparities - Dr. Emily Spence"Making the link between structural inequities and health disparities: Implications for community based helping professionals" is presented by Dr. Emily Spence, Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Health Equity at the UNTHSC School of Public Health.
Nationwide, Black Americans show persistent health inequities, including higher rates of infant mortality, cancer mortality, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, and stroke. These health disparities can be traced back centuries, and are strongly influenced by social determinants of health, and inextricably linked to historical inequities in US laws, housing discrimination, redlining, ethical violations in medical research, education, environment, and employment. The...
2024-02-2253 min
NNLM Discovery"Outbreak!": a Story from Region 7What do Zombies and a Victorian-era museum featuring restraints as mental health tools have to do with public health education? On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 7’s associate director, Jessica Kilham, shares how NNLM is supporting “Outbreak,” a summer program at the Public Health Museum in Tewksbury, MA that teaches high school students about public health. The final project for the week is an outbreak simulation for a zombie apocalypse!You can view a short video about the story here on the NLM YouTube Channel. The NNLM is the outreach arm of...
2024-01-3115 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Prime Time Nourish - Sarah DeBacher"Prime Time Nourish: Discussing Food and the Human Experience through the Lens of Children’s Books" is presented by Sarah DeBacher, Director of Curriculum Development and National Partners at the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities.
Through the lens of the humanities, we come to understand how food does more than simply feed us. Food evokes feelings and elicits memories, connecting us to our family histories through recipes passed down from generation to generation. Food connects us to our communities and ancestors through its central role in religious and cultural traditions. And food as a commodity, often a scarce one, ha...
2024-01-1849 min
NNLM DiscoveryCanary in the Coal Mine - A Story from Region 6Indiana is known as the crossroads of America. In recent years Indiana has also become the crossroads of multiple deadly epidemics. In 2015 Austin, Indiana was the epicenter of the worst drug fueled HIV outbreak in the history of the United States. Out of a town of 4300 people.On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 6’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Darlene Kaskie, shares how NNLM is sponsoring a series of talks at public libraries with Dr. William Cooke, a physician and author in rural Austin Indiana. Dr. Cooke wrote a book called Canary in the Coal Mine about...
2024-01-1026 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Participatory Community Building with Myanmar Refugee Women in Dallas - Chie Noyori-Corbett, PhD"Participatory Community Building with Myanmar Refugee Women in Dallas, Texas" is presented by Chie Noyori-Corbett, PhD, MSSW, Associate Director of Research at the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma.
Myanmar refugees in Dallas experience multiple challenges to their successful resettlement and consequent social integration. American resettlement requirements specify that refugees become economically self-sufficient less than six months after their arrival, an ambitious goal that is hard to achieve for any refugee, especially women. There was a serious need for an investigation of a successful resettlement through the eyes of Myanmar refugee women...
2023-12-2851 min
Medlibs MiscellanyMM.13: 2024 MeSHHappy holidays, medlibs! It’s time to stuff your stockings (not to be confused with "Stockings, Compression"[Mesh]) with new "Medical Subject Headings"[Mesh]! There’s a lot to cover here, and we don’t even really get into MeSH changes (like updates to scope notes, added entry terms, combined or merged terms, etc.), just the new terms. Take a look at NLM’s What’s New in MeSH page to see the current documentation and to see what is planned for 2025. Also FYI: NLM and NNLM will be holding 2 classes in January 2024 that will discuss 2024 MeSH highlights...
2023-12-201h 11
NNLM DiscoveryClaire's Community: A Story from Region 3Relationship violence is a tragic circumstance that is very difficult to discuss. Please be advised that this episode contains discussions of relationship violence and the depiction of traumatic events.On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 3’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Margie Sheppard, discusses a new program funded over the last year called Claire’s Community, which is trying to inform and educate the public about relationship violence. Margie interviews Shannon VanLandingham, Claire’s mother, Executive Director of Be More Like Claire.Although this story is born of tragedy and discusses Claire’s murder, this story...
2023-12-0621 minHealth Bytes with Region 3On-Farm Health Screening Needs of Immigrant Dairy Workers - Dr. Anabel Rodriguez"On-farm health screening needs of immigrant dairy workers" is presented by Dr. Anabel Rodriguez, Ph.D., MPH from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, and Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute.
Here, Dr. Rodriguez discusses the results of a pilot study done to determine the health needs of dairy workers and the feasibility of on-farm health risk screenings. Findings suggest there is a need and interest for on-farm health risk screenings and education among immigrant dairy workers. Addressing known barriers to health should be paramount to the organization of on-farm health risk screenings.
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2023-11-2453 min
the radical centerFatness in Libraries: Cultivation of Victimhood and Weaponization of Empathy, with Jenny RogersJenny and I discuss a video presentation that was sent to me by a
viewer. Here's the link if you would like to watch it:
https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/fatness-and-libraries-amplifying-voices-fat-librarians-deia-work-region-6-spotlight
In this training, a "fat-liberation" activist/advocate presents
responses to a survey she took of librarians who are "fat" and also
selected for other diversity criteria. She reads their responses, which
describe difficulties they experience at work due to their physical
size and/or their self-consciousness, while encouraging the audience to
see them as victims of oppression, feel indignation on their behalf, and
"advocate" for them...
2023-11-2352 min
NNLM DiscoveryEqual Healthcare Access in Utah: A Story from Region 4We invite each of you to complete this survey about the podcast series, whether you are a frequent listener or are new to the podcast series. The anonymous survey is open through Friday, March 15. Survey link: https://redcap.link/nnlm_discovery_nlmnnlmJoin Outreach Services Librarian, Yamila El-Khayat, for new episodes of the NNLM Discovery podcast. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, or listen on our website www.nnlm.gov/podcast. Please be sure to like, rate, and review the show!
2023-11-2217 min
NNLM DiscoveryMindful Eating for the Beloved Community: A Story from Region 2Imagine living in a tropical paradise, but you can’t afford fresh produce. Imagine importing 97% of your food and being cut off for weeks due to a hurricane. These are real-life food insecurity issues faced by many Americans in the Caribbean. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, we return to the U.S. Virgin Islands where Region 2 Regional Advisory Board member, Chef Alex Askew, tells us how his “Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community” program examines inequities in our food system and how to address them. Rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's global vision in which...
2023-11-0820 minOVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in LibrariesS2, Episode 8: Amplifying LibVoices with Jamia Williams & Jamillah GabrielSend us a textIn this episode, we have the absolute honor of speaking with Jamia Williams (Consumer Health Program Specialist with the Network of the National Library of Medicine(NNLM) Training Office) and Jamillah Gabriel (Critical Pedagogy Research Librarian in the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University and a PhD student in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign). Before Overdue: Weeding out Oppression in Libraries started, Jamia and Jamillah started LibVoices, a podcast with the mission to "Hear from librarians of color speak to the fullness of their c...
2023-10-311h 15
Health Bytes with Region 3Health Bytes Bonus - The 2023 MLA Joint Chapter Meeting: New OrleansWelcome to a very special episode of Health Bytes. We're transporting ourselves to the heart of the Crescent City, a place known for its rich culture, jazz music, and delicious cuisine – New Orleans, Louisiana. Join us as we embrace the spirit of unity, growth, and exploration at the 2023 Medical Library Association Joint Meeting of the Southern and South Central Chapters. This years meeting theme is "kindred spirits" which conjures up feelings of togetherness and like mindedness. Join us as we explore this conference, hear from several attendees, and celebrate the wonderful city of New Orleans.
2023-10-2549 min
NNLM DiscoveryCollection Equity Continued: A Story from Region 5On this continuation episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 5’s recently retired Outreach & Engagement Coordinator Michele Spatz shares how three more libraries in Region 5 used Collection Equity Outreach Awards to enhance collection equity and support health literacy in their libraries by acquiring more materials by diverse voices.In a previous episode, Michele shared stories from Alaska, Hawaii and Nevada. This episode highlights California, Oregon and Washington, where recipients purchased non-traditional resources for their collections. Do you know what a Zine is? Learn how Oregon Health and Sciences University augmented their collection with zines to better reflect those...
2023-10-2514 min
NNLM DiscoveryNNLM Discovery is back!NNLM Discovery will release new episodes every other week starting this October. This fall and winter our regions will share stories that feature unique research grants that help communicate health information in new ways for the purpose of improving the public’s health. Do you have a project that needs funding? You should contact us! NNLM offers many funding opportunities for projects that improve access to health information. To search grants that are available now, visit: nnlm.gov/fundingWe invite each of you to complete this survey about the podcast series, whether you...
2023-10-1102 minHealth Bytes with Region 3A Deep Dive into Systematic Reviews, Part 3 - Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan and Margie SheppardNo MLA CE is available for this episode.
"A Deep Dive into Systematic Reviews" is a three-part podcast series hosted by Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan and Margie Sheppard. The podcast was recorded at The University of Kansas Medical Center. In this Q&A podcast we explore in depth questions about Systematic Reviews.
A high-quality systematic review is the most reliable source of evidence to help clinical decision making. This presentation will briefly discuss the steps, best practices, and strategies for conducting a systematic review in a smaller library setting or for a solo librarian with multiple job r...
2023-10-0533 minHealth Bytes with Region 3A Deep Dive into Systematic Reviews, Part 2 - Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan and Margie SheppardNo MLA CE is available for this episode.
"A Deep Dive into Systematic Reviews" is a three-part podcast series hosted by Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan and Margie Sheppard. The podcast was recorded at The University of Kansas Medical Center. In this Q&A podcast we explore in depth questions about Systematic Reviews.
A high-quality systematic review is the most reliable source of evidence to help clinical decision making. This presentation will briefly discuss the steps, best practices, and strategies for conducting a systematic review in a smaller library setting or for a solo librarian with multiple job r...
2023-09-2233 minHealth Bytes with Region 3A Deep Dive into Systematic Reviews, Part 1 - Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan and Margie Sheppard
No MLA CE is available for this episode.
"A Deep Dive into Systematic Reviews" is a three-part podcast series hosted by Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan and Margie Sheppard. The podcast was recorded at The University of Kansas Medical Center. In this Q&A podcast we explore in depth questions about Systematic Reviews.
A high-quality systematic review is the most reliable source of evidence to help clinical decision making. This presentation will briefly discuss the steps, best practices, and strategies for conducting a systematic review in a smaller library setting or for a solo librarian with multiple job roles in...
2023-09-0649 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Conducting a Systematic Review - Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan"Conducting a Systematic Review: An Overview of the Process" is presented by Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan from the University of Kansas Medical Center.
A high-quality systematic review is the most reliable source of evidence to help clinical decision making. This presentation will briefly discuss the steps, best practices, and strategies for conducting a systematic review in a smaller library setting or for a solo librarian with multiple job roles in an academic medical center. The most important elements such as librarian’s role and collaboration strategies, research question development, searching and data management, helpful standards and tools, and getting the work pu...
2023-08-2358 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Improving Health Outcomes - Jennifer E Hubbard and Elle Markman"Improving Health Outcomes: Utilizing Integrated Behavioral Health and Value-Based Payment Modeling to Transform Healthcare with Older Adults" is presented by Jennifer E Hubbard, LCSW, LAC and Elle Markman, PsyD, MPH from One Medical.
While behavioral and physical health conditions are deeply interconnected, services for medical and behavioral health needs have historically been treated in fragmented, dichotomous systems. Furthermore, the vast majority of healthcare is funded through a payment model based on individual care services provided, without regard to the effectiveness of that care upon payment.
Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is an effort to effectively detect, intervene, and...
2023-07-1957 min
NNLM DiscoveryAI in the Scientific LandscapeThere have been numerous groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements over the last year. Generative AI, which has exploded in popularity since last November with the release of ChatGPT, introduces major opportunities to boost productivity and advance NLM's capabilities. These tools also present some limitations that all users must be aware of.Episode 8, “The Future of AI in Medicine” was recorded last summer before Generative AI exploded onto the public consciousness. So we felt compelled to follow up with a bonus episode guest produced by Dianne Babski, Associate Director for Library Operations at the National Library of Medicine.
2023-07-0625 minHealth Bytes with Region 3The Role of Rural Libraries - Dianne Connery"The Role of Rural Libraries in Promoting Digital Health Literacy" is presented by Dianne Connery, Director at Pottsboro Library in Pottsboro, Texas.
People in rural areas face many health challenges and are often far distances from quality healthcare. Learn how a rural library partnered with healthcare providers to launch a telehealth program, utilize a Community Health Worker, lead disaster response efforts, and provide digital health literacy training.
The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more at https://nnlm.gov
2023-06-2154 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Celebrating Moon Times - Eva Marie Carney"Celebrating Moon Times: Flipping the Script on Period Poverty and Standard Puberty Education" is presented by Eva Marie Carney, Founder and Executive Director of The Kwek Society, a nonprofit that provides puberty education to Indigenous students and period care to Indigenous students and community members across the United States and Canada’s Ontario province. Eva Marie Carney gives an overview her work with The Kwek Society. She founded the nonprofit in 2018 after learning that Indigenous students in the United States were regularly missing school while on their “moon times” because they did not have period supplies. Informed by her work w...
2023-05-1759 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Creativity, Ideation, and Engagement - Lorraine Sheldon"Creativity, Ideation, and Engagement: How a grant idea is formed" is presented by Lorraine Sheldon, Community Engagement Librarian for the Gibson D. Lewis Library at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Forming partnerships, thinking of grant ideas, and finding the time to execute projects can feel daunting, especially when it isn’t clear where to start. Gibson D. Lewis Library at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth dedicates full-time staff to outreach and community engagement, an intentional focus for over 30 years. Grants have been a central part of our ef...
2023-05-1752 min
NNLM DiscoveryMolecular “Transformers” Switching Form and Function - A Conversation with Dr. Lauren PorterWhat do proteins and Transformers have in common? Yes we’re talking about the Optimus Prime and his fellow autonomous robotic life forms originating from the artificial planetoid Cybertron…In this special episode of NNLM Discovery, we have partnered with the NIH Speaking of Science podcast to bring you the story of a special NLM researcher, Dr. Lauren Porter, a Stadtman investigator jointly appointed at the National Library of Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, who is helping redefine the way we understand how proteins behave. She is looking at a new class...
2023-04-2613 minHealth Bytes with Region 3A Solo Librarian’s Journey - Karina Kletscher"Campus Connections: A Solo Librarian’s Journey Launching a Satellite Health Science Library" is presented by Karina Kletscher, MLIS, AHIP, Reference and Instruction Librarian on the Creighton University Health Sciences Campus in Phoenix, Arizona.
With the almost paradoxical shift towards decreasing physical footprints and funding and increasing satellite campuses (and thus constituencies), academic libraries are facing pressure to - in any combination - consolidate, launch, or close physical spaces and move towards digital collections. In the health sciences, this situation is compounded by the rapidly rising cost and amount of electronic health information, the urgency to open ac...
2023-04-191h 01Health Bytes with Region 3Building a Connection - Beth Hill"Social Workers: Building a Connection Between the Library, Service Agencies and Patrons" is presented by Beth Hill, MSW, Community Resources Sr Specialist at the Kansas City, MO Public Library.
It's hard for people to navigate complex systems to obtain basic needs when faced with life changing events. The Kansas City Public Library recognized that members of their community would benefit from a program that helps pave the way. To fill the need, KCPL launched Community Resources. The Community Resources Team provides individuals experiencing life challenges an inclusive place to access the connections, support, and services they need...
2023-04-1952 min
NNLM DiscoveryThe Future of AI in Medicine - A conversation with Dr. Sameer AntaniArtificial intelligence is transforming our everyday lives. It also has the potential to transform medicine.On this special episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, we spotlight some of the groundbreaking research being done at the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Guest producer Griff Partington interviews Dr. Sameer Antani, a Principal Investigator at the NLM doing research in medical imaging, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.Dr. Antani explains the differences between Machine Learning and AI and discusses how Computer Vision can be applied to screen for diseases such as cervical cancer, sickle cell disease and tuberculosis. You...
2023-04-1916 min
NNLM DiscoveryPeriod Poverty: A Story from Region 6Why 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 menstrual health suppl...
2023-04-1215 min
NNLM DiscoveryMedical Librarians: A Story from Region 7Very few people know what a medical librarian is or does. You don’t find medical librarians portrayed on Chicago Hope, or House, or ER. Hollywood is missing out on some great storylines! On this episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, Region 7 Education and Outreach Coordinator, Margot Malachowski interviews four medical librarians from her region.Their stories remind us that even in a world of instantly accessible information these information navigators serve an important role that allows clinicians to focus their time on caring for patients rather than refining searches of medical literature.The NNLM is th...
2023-04-0519 min
NNLM DiscoveryAmateur Radio Club: A Story from Region 2When hurricanes Irma and Maria struck the Caribbean one week apart in 2017, they left hundreds of thousands of people cut off from sources of aid when all modern means of communication were destroyed. Many residents resolved to never be left in the dark again. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 2 user experience and education strategist, Debra Trogdon-Livingston, tells us how amateur radio – commonly known as “ham radio” – is used to provide a vital link to emergency aid and health information in the Caribbean. She shares the story of NNLM grantee Ronda Herbert, RN, who received a...
2023-03-2914 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Farming for Public Health - Audrey Tran Lam"Farming for Public Health: Thinking Upstream" is presented by Audrey Tran Lam from the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy & Environmental Education. Approximately 50 million pounds of pesticides are applied to corn and beans in Iowa annually. As troubles of escalating pesticide use in Iowa and the Midwest are becoming more visible (weed resistance, pesticide drift, crop damage, etc.), there is a paucity of easily accessible informational resources for Iowans about the environmental and public health impacts of pesticides in our state. Furthermore, the system of agriculture that relies so heavily on synthetic chemical inputs has many other imp...
2023-03-2255 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Musicians' Hearing Health - Dr. Kensley Behel"Musicians' Hearing Health" is presented by musician health expert and freelance journalist Dr. Kensley Behel. Noise-induced hearing loss is a preeminent concern among musicians, educators, and researchers worldwide. National health standards for tertiary institutions accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) mandate that faculty, students, and staff be educated on hearing health fundamentals. Similar standards exist in Texas for junior high and high school educators. This presentation will introduce noise-induced hearing loss, current standards, prevention measures and ways to integrate prevention methods in the music classroom.
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2023-03-2249 min
NNLM DiscoveryCollection Equity: A Story from Region 5On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region 5 Outreach & Engagement Coordinator Michele Spatz shares how three libraries in Region 5 used Collection Equity Outreach Awards to enhance collection equity and support health literacy in their libraries by acquiring more materials by diverse voices. We start in Alaska at the Juneau Public Library who partnered with Shéiyi X̱aat Hít (Spruce Root House, a brand-new emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth) to provide both fiction and nonfiction materials that cover a broad range of health topics and highlight underrepresented groups including Alaska Natives, who are dis...
2023-03-2216 min
NNLM DiscoveryThe Moby Bookmobile: A story from Region 4When you live in a community where Internet access is not a given, you sometimes approach health literacy a little differently. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast Fort Washakie School Community Librarian Robin Levin literally takes health information on the road in the form of a bookmobile that travels the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming delivering culturally relevant books that address mental health and native identity among other topics. This is a project that started when the Covid pandemic shut down Wyoming's Fort Washakie School and its Community Library and continues to grow. You can vi...
2023-03-1521 min
NNLM DiscoveryHealthy Garden, Healthy You: A Story from Region 1When is a vegetable more than just a vegetable? When the act of growing one helps combat stress and is a commitment to environmental health and justice. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region One outreach librarian April Wright shares her story with host Yamila El-Khayat about how she helped Dr. Rachel Goldstein at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health use an NNLM Health Information Outreach Award to expand the reach of her Healthy Garden, Healthy Youth project. This project helps address two of the most significant public health challenges facing our nation: mental healt...
2023-03-1515 min
NNLM DiscoveryVirtual Health: A Story from Region 3When COVID-19 struck, one rural library in Texas made a bold move to help their community. They reached out to NNLM about funding opportunities for a virtual health room in Pottsboro, Texas. This had NEVER been done before, having an established room in a library dedicated to tele-health appointments. On this episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, Region Three Executive Director Brian Leaf shares his story with host Yamila El-Khayat about how he and Jessica Rangel, Executive VP of Health Systems University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, helped Pottsboro County Librarian Dianne Connery use an NNL...
2023-03-1517 minHealth Bytes with Region 3Health Bytes Podcast TrailerNNLM Region 3 is excited to announce the Health Bytes podcast. The webinar content you've known and trusted for years will now be available in this new, additional audio format beginning March 22, 2023. Podcasts are eligible for 1 MLA CE. Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream audio: Health Bytes with Region 3. New episodes drop the 4th Wednesday of each month.
2023-02-0600 minNNLM DiscoveryIntroducing NNLM DiscoveryLaunching in February 2022, this podcast series explores how the Network of the National Library of Medicine - part of the National Institutes of Health - is engaging with communities to provide access to trusted information for the purpose of improving the public's health. In our first season of NNLM Discovery, join outreach librarian librarian Yamila El-Khayat as she travels the country exploring the engagement efforts of the Network of the National Library of Medicine.All of the artwork for this podcast series has been created with a generative AI text-to-image tool! The text prompt for the show's ar...
2023-01-1905 min
CHEcastEp. 3.5- Tapakorn & Kyndra- PrEP, Urgent Care, Blinded by ScienceThe CHECast- where talking about STIs and status is sexy! The all-star cast this episode is Kyndra, Tapakorn, Taara and Steve. Kyndra fills us in on CHE, collaboration with Urgent care clinics, HIV statistics, and the importance of building community and partnerships. Next, we take an in-depth look with Tapakorn on when, where, and how to get HIV testing and the importance of "window periods" and advocating for yourself. Tapakorn and Kyndra discuss how risk is relative and we wonder how risk can be scientifically quantified. When can you get on PrEP and PEP? What are the PrEP pills...
2020-10-1458 min
FYI: The Public Libraries PodcastFYI 027 Evaluating Health NewsWe talk with Carolyn Martin and Sally James about providing Health Information Services and in particular evaluating health news. Carolyn Martin is a librarian who is the Consumer Health Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Pacific Northwest Region. Sally James reads health news critically and gives grades to stories and news releases as a part of a team at the nonprofit Health News Review. She also writes about medical research and other science as a freelancer from Seattle.
2018-03-2918 min