Class Recordings

NNLM Region 1 Funding Webinar Part 1: Ready?

Thinking of applying for NNLM Region 1 funding for projects beginning May 1st, 2023? 

Join us when we talk about Funding lingo; Basic info on 2023-2024 grants from Region 1; How to deconstruct a CFA/RFA/RFP; Q&A

Applications open September 12th and close on November 4th, 2022. 

Join Tony Nguyen and Nancy Patterson for informational webinars to learn about Region 1 grants and application tips.

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Date: September 20, 2022

#NicotineAddictionCheck: A Qualitative Analysis of TikTok and Youth E-Cigarette Use

The use of electronic cigarettes among youth is a serious public health problem. The risks of e-cigarettes are greatly shared with the general public, but what do youth users really think about e-cigarettes, including the possible development of health risks and nicotine addiction? A student-led team from the University of Iowa College of Public Health recently analyzed Puff Bar and e-cigarette-related content on TikTok, a popular social media platform where users create, share, and view short videos, and found prevalent themes of addiction apathy and…
Date: September 16, 2022

The Art of Science Communication

Science communication goes far beyond academic papers. The benefits of science communication are vast and include increased science literacy and better-informed science policy. In addition, exceptional science communication includes effective means of disseminating scientific content through lectures, publications, grants, outreach initiatives, and interactions with the mass media. Please join us to learn about resources and tips for adopting better science communication techniques throughout your career.…
Date: September 15, 2022

Musicians' Hearing Health

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.…
Date: September 14, 2022

Storytelling as a Public Health Strategy to Address Inequities in Maternal Health Outcomes

The session will discuss how storytelling, through Laboring with Hope, is being used to create programs and services from an ecological perspective. The session will integrate personal experiences and professional public health practices to provide evidence to support storytelling as a public health strategy for Black maternal health.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Nakeitra L. Burse, is the Owner/CEO of Six Dimensions, a certified woman…
Date: August 24, 2022

Team Science: Increasing the Pipeline of Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Women Conducting Clinical Research

In this presentation Dr. Wiley will discuss the current state of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women conducting clinical research and will outline the value of team science as a method of increasing opportunities and fostering collaborative projects.

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct

How Implicit Bias Affects Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Implicit bias is a natural survival instinct inherent in human beings. However, when implicit bias is not addressed in a healthcare setting, health disparities, gaps in care, and discrimination can occur in clinical settings. Algorithmic bias in healthcare still exists today, and as new technologies and digital innovations are introduced into the care continuum, leaders must acknowledge that many of the foundations the tools are built upon contain damaging bias that negatively impacts patient care. Taking deliberate steps to mitigate these biases…
Date: August 3, 2022

Community Discussion: Addressing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy

The NNLM National Center for Data Services will be holding a series of interactive "Community Discussions'' about the upcoming …
Date: July 20, 2022

Lessons learned: Engaging teens in evaluating online health information

Join the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Connecticut Chapter (NAHN-CT) to learn about their successful 2020-2021 NNLM funded project to bring training to teens about evaluating health information online. Hear about the program, next steps and lessons learned, barriers and best practices for bringing programming to teens.

Jessica Alicea-Planas, PhD, RN, MPH, CHES is an Associate Professor in the Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies at Fairfield University. She has over 20 years of experience…
Date: June 21, 2022

The Role of Indoor Environmental Hazards on the Health of Children

There is a direct relationship between our environments and our health. Our knowledge about the role of indoor exposures and human health has grown exponentially in the past 50 years. Children, because of their developmental status, are uniquely susceptible to certain chemical exposures, many of which are anthropogenic. This presentation will provide a case example of a multidisciplinary approach designed to explore, identify, and address some of these exposures, particularly the ones known to have adverse health effects in order to improve child health in…
Date: June 8, 2022