Evaluating information literacy training offered by medical libraries
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Discussion of recently published article on information literacy instruction by medical libraries, and an example from our own library.
Read MoreFree app for tracking blood glucose levels: MyTelcare Diabetes Pal
As noted on iMedicalApps, MyTelcare Diabetes Pal is a free app designed to help people with diabetes and their caregivers track, analyze and share blood glucose (BG), medication and food […]
Read MoreTeaching medical students to use social media at John Hopkins U
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Dr. Margaret “Meg” Chisolm is an advocate for use of Twitter in demystifying psychiatry, and connecting with patients. She is conducting a pilot study on using it in med school.
Read MoreAir pollution and health in Utah: free lecture at the Health Library
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Dr. Richard Kanner will speak on air pollution in Utah, its health effects, and what we can do to improve our air quality. Dr. Kanner specializes in pulmonary function and […]
Read MoreEndNote for Mac workshops for spring 2012 semester
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The next EndNote for Mac workshops will be offered: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in HSEB 3515-A Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in […]
Read MoreeScience and the Evolution of Library Services
Please join us for the 2012 Priscilla M. Mayden Lecture on the topic of eScience and eResearch: When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Where: George and Dolores […]
Read More“Go Viral to Improve Health” challenge for interdisciplinary teams
Challenge by Institute of Medicine and National Academy of Engineering to students: create an app that addresses the nation’s pressing health issues, and win prize money!
Read MorePharmacy health literacy resources
Story demonstrating the importance of health literacy with regards to patients and their prescriptions, and resources to assist pharmacists with this challenge.
Read MoreNational public education campaign: “Make the Call. Don’t Miss a Beat.”
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A woman suffers a heart attack every 60 seconds in the United States. Yet according to a 2009 American Heart Association survey, only half of women indicated they would call […]
Read MoreUsing a puzzle to teach about Kawasaki’s Disease
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Using a puzzle cube as a low-tech teaching tool about Kawasaki Disease.
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