• What’s the difference between an EHR, EMR, and PHR?  How does MedlinePlus Connect support meaningful use?  What does it all mean to health sciences librarians?  If you need answers to these questions, then plan to attend our Spotlight Session on “EHRs, Meaningful Use, and MedlinePlus Connect,” presented by Rachel Vukas

URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone,  Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm)

The April 2013 issue of NIH News in Health is now available online. This month learn how less sleep can affect your mental and physical health and discover new research in antidepressants. /da

From March 20, 2013 – Breezing Along with the RML

• Betsy Kelly led a panel on Academic Library Data Collection
• Barb Jones led a panel on Hospital Library Data Collection

View the archived recording at: http://ow.ly/jhMHT

From March 27, 2013 – Spotlight! on NLM Resources

• National Library of Medicine – K-12 Resources presented by Monica Rogers

View the archived recording at: http://ow.ly/jy1sl

“Catch the Highlights” – Professional Development Award winners will be “sharing back” information on conferences attended:

• Ben Harnke and Alissa Fial  – EScience Conference
• Sheryl Williams – Disaster Communication Summit

URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone,  Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm)

Hear stories from the front lines of libraries affected by Hurricane Sandy in this recently recorded 90-minute webinar.

FEMA just posted stats on Hurricane Sandy @ https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2013/03/29/new-york-recovery-hurricane-sandy-numbers

• Sharing Experiences and Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy / March 2013 (Recording | Transcript )
  • Presentation (PDF)

Representatives from damaged or destroyed academic, hospital and public libraries spoke on the state of their library/institution immediately following the hurricane, response efforts, follow-up activities and lessons learned to prepare for a future disaster. /da

Professional Development Award winners will be “sharing back” information on conferences attended:

• Ben Harnke and Alissa Fial  – EScience Conference
• Sheryl Williams – Disaster Communication Summit

URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone,  Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm)

Celebrate Preservation Week with the National Library of Medicine (NLM)! Join participants around the country on Tuesday, April 23rd (1-2P MT/2-3P CT) for the free webinar “Digital Memories: preserving personal digital photos, documents, and videos.” Login information:

• https://webmeeting.nih.gov/preservationweek2013/
• Calling Number: 1-888-850-4523
• Participant Code: 825882

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There are more and increasingly diverse ways for health information to reach the public.  To maximize the impact of health information on the nation’s well being and empower consumers, communicators need to know whether their messages are reaching the right audience, whether the information is understood, and whether the materials make a difference in decision-making and health outcomes. As a result, evaluation is an integral and crucial part of health communication.

The second lecture in the National Library of Medicine’s five-part lecture series is coming up on Wednesday, March 27^th from 3:30-6:00ET PM in the Lister Hill Auditorium (Building 38A). The event will be videocast live and archived at:  http://videocast.nih.gov. /da

No, the 5th Dimension are not on a reunion tour – this is a reminder to secure your medications! There are lots of great sites to help you get your medications in check: MedlinePlus, CDC, and the FDA to name a few. /da

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has published the new Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) Toolkit, which can help hospitals reduce readmission rates by replicating the discharge process that resulted in 30 percent fewer hospital readmissions and emergency room visits. The newly expanded toolkit provides guidance to implement the RED for all patients, including those with limited English proficiency and from diverse cultural backgrounds. The RED employs health literacy strategies to ensure that patients know how to how to care for themselves when they get home.

To view or download the toolkit, visit: http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/systems/hospital/red/toolkit/index.html. /da