“Wellness” is such a broad topic that it’s made up of many components.  For this month’s Spotlight! session,  Jim Honour will recommend some wellness resources that focus on exercise, physical fitness, complementary/ alternative medicine, prevention and personal health records.

Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE.   NOTE 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)

Have you heard about the latest & greatest PubMed Features? Used the computed Author Sort Display or the new Discovery Tools?  Find out about these and other new developments in the PubMed Update session. Rachel Vukas will be presenting.

Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE.   NOTE 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)

Sept. 19 – 10:00 MT, 11:00 CT

• Breezing Along with the RML – Knowledge Management – presented by Barb Jones followed by a discussion on KM led by Barb Jones and Claire Hamasu

Sept. 24 – 1:00 MT, 2:00 CT

• Spotlight! on NLM Resources – What’s New in PubMed, presented by Rachel Vukas

NOTE 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 National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce the release of a new educational resource, GeneEd. Developed in collaboration with the National Human Genome Institute (NHGRI), teachers and experts in genetics and genetic counseling, GeneEd is a safe and useful resource for students and teachers in grades 9 – 12 to learn genetics. GeneEd allows students and teachers to explore topics such as Cell Biology, DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Heredity/Inheritance Patterns, Epigenetics/Inheritance and the Environment, Genetic Conditions, Evolution, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, DNA Forensics, and Top Issues in Genetics.

Teachers can use the site to introduce topics, supplement existing materials, and provide as a reliable source to students conducting research. The site links to categories such as research articles, animation, games, videos, interactive tutorials, and labs and experiments. 3D images, illustrations and text from NHRGI help to enrich the user experience by providing vivid imagery to reinforce genetic concepts. Text varies from easy-to-read to advanced reading levels, which makes this a versatile tool both in and out of the classroom. Specialty pages including Teacher Resources and Labs and Experiments highlight those tools that teachers may find particularly helpful.  Other specialty pages such as Careers in Genetics and Highlights allow students to see what is new and noteworthy in the field of Genetics along with links to different careers related to the science of Genetics. [da]

Upcoming Webinar Announcement:
This Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) webinar session will highlight health disparities among American Indian and Alaska Native populations, with a focus on strategies and challenges to achieve health equity for Tribal and Urban AI/ANs.

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Date: September 6, 2012
Opening Remarks: Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, MD, MSCE, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health (Acting)
Speakers: Patricia Parker, President/CEO, Native American Management Services; Ralph Forquera, MPH, Region X Health Equity Council, Seattle Health Board, Urban Indian Health Institute
Register Here: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/487463951  (bbj)

What might you need to know about  Health Services Research and  Public Health Information Programs?  Join Marty Magee as she presents information available specifically from the  this division of the National Library of Medicine, which  covers Health Services Research – “studying access, costs and quality”  and Public Health – “promoting health for the population.

Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE.   NOTE 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 “gremlins,” as one our members termed it, are still at it.    If you were one of the people trying to attend our ”Breezing with the RML” session on Aug. 15, and you were unable to get in, please accept our apologies.

Our technical people at the NIH are still working on the problem, and we hope to have a solution soon.    In any case,  the session has been archived from our webpage at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/index.html or you can access the recording directly at:  http://ow.ly/cZJM7 .   Please direct any additional questions to :   Marty Magee – mmagee@unmc.edu

Spotlight on NLM Resources – Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 1:00 MT, 2:00 CT  .  What might you need to know about  Health Services Research and  Public Health Information Programs?  Join Marty Magee as she presents a wealth of information available specifically from the  The National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR) at the National Library of Medicine, which  was created to improve the collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and dissemination of health services research.

Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE.   NOTE 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)

• July 20, 2012

1) Betsy Kelly shared results of the Spring 2012 Survey
2) John Bramble led an overview of Year 2 technology class offerings
View the archived recording at: http://ow.ly/cNRn7

• July 31, 2012

National Library of Medicine – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resources presented by Dana Abbey
View the archived recording at: http://ow.ly/cNUZ1

For a full listing of our Online Education recordings see:  http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/online.html

Check out the August issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. In this edition:

Dizziness Can Be a Drag
Coping with Balance Disorders
Most people feel dizzy now and then. But if that feeling persists or interferes with your daily life, it could be a sign of a balance disorder.
Read more about balance disorders.

Red in the Face
Understanding Rosacea
Some people think of a rosy complexion as a sign of good health. But red patches on the face may point to something more troubling—a long-lasting skin disorder called rosacea
Read more about rosacea.

Health Capsules:

• Food Allergy Reactions in Kids
• Considering Hip Replacement?
• Featured Website: Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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