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10/14/2024
profile-icon Deborah Rhue

OrganizationOctober is Health Literacy Months that deal with patient care celebrate health literacy month every October as they recognize that health literacy is an important part of the care they provide to patients.  For instance, if a patient does not know how to take their medication correctly, they can end up back in their doctor’s office or the hospital.  Patient outcomes suffer and the cost of medical care rises.  The goal of health literacy is to help individuals make informed health decisions by improving their ability to access, understand, and effectively use health information.  It is important to emphasize to busy patient care providers that health literacy matters and the annual October celebration serves as a wonderful reminder of this often-overlooked aspect of good medical care. 

The Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center offers workshops on Health Literacy every year.  In addition, the University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is one of the few hospitals in the country that has an Health Literacy Office.  UNMH’s Health Literacy Office provides workshops on teach-back and plain language methods of communication.  In addition, they will review forms, policies and handouts for UNMH departments to make sure the documents meet suggested health literacy standards:  https://unmhealth.org/diversity-equity-inclusion/health-literacy.html

If you would like to learn more about health literacy, there are many excellent websites on the Internet for you to browse.  Here are a few:

National Institutes of Health:  https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-communications-public-liaison/clear-communication/health-literacy

CDC:  https://www.cdc.gov/healthliteracy/index.html

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion:  https://health.gov/news/202010/october-health-literacy-month

07/26/2024
profile-icon Deborah Rhue

 

Americans with Disabilities Act 34

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrates its 34th anniversary on July 26, 2024. This landmark and transformative legislation guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities regarding employment, access to public services, public telecommunications, and accommodations as everyone else.

Signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush, the ADA protects people with disabilities from discrimination and advances equality for all.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is composed of five major titles--each title addresses different areas of public life where discrimination against individuals with disabilities can occur. Here are the major areas or titles of the ADA:

 I.  Employment

 II.  Public Services

III.  Public Accommodations and Services Offered by Private Entities

IV.  Telecommunications 

V.  Miscellaneous Provisions

For more information on the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit https://www.ada.gov

For information about the disability laws in New Mexico:  https://www.gcd.nm.gov/disability-laws/

If you have questions about the ADA, or need information about an ADA issue, see:  https://www.ada.gov/infoline/

Happy 34th Birthday Americans with Disabilities Act!!!!!!

06/28/2024
Abbie Olivas

Please join us for our exhibit closing reception and talk on Tuesday, July 9, 5pm-7pm in HSLIC Room 428

Dr. Laura Nellums, UNM Professor of Global Health, will present A World on the Move: Global Health Equity in the Context of Migration.

According to Dr. Nellums, "This presentation will focus on migration and health. It will encompass drivers and patterns of migration, social determinants of health in the context of migration, the interrelationship between immigration policy, health policy, migrant and public health outcomes, and recommendations for how to advance health equity in migrant communities."

Dr. Nellums obtained her BA in Spanish and International Relations from Wellesley College, followed by her MSc in Medical Anthropology (University of Oxford), and PhD in Public Health (King’s College London). Her research is broadly focused on improving inequities in access to care and health outcomes in excluded populations. Dr. Nellums' particular expertise is in migrant, refugee, and ethnic minority health, and she has carried out mixed-methods research in infectious diseases, mental health, stressful life events, maternal and child health, and health policy and services. 

This event is in conjunction with the National Library of Medicine's traveling exhibit Making a World of Difference: Stories about Global Health. The exhibit will be on display on the Library's 4th floor from June 3 - July 13, 2024.

The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Refreshments will be served.

 

04/29/2024
profile-icon Deborah Rhue

 

 

All of Us Tech Days Presentation

Lori Sloane and Deborah Rhue from HSLIC joined Todd Quinn and Karl Benedict from CULLS to present a talk about the All of Us Research Program at the annual University of New Mexico’s Tech Days on Friday, April 26, 2024.  The talk, entitledAll of Us: Using Big Data to Study Factors Affecting Health and Health Impacts,” was well- and enthusiastically received. 

Deborah, Lori, Todd and Karl have been working to promote awareness and enrollment in the NIH-sponsored All of Research Program since 2023 when the University of New Mexico became one of the Program’s officially enrolled research participants. 

The All of Us Research Program is an effort funded by the National Institutes of Health to gather health data from one million or more people in the United States.  The All of Us Research Program encourages individuals from communities historically left out of biomedical research studies to enroll and share their health data and make that data available to researchers through the All of Us Research Program platform.

   "All of Us: Using Big Data to Study Factors Affecting Health and Health Impacts":  Tech Days Slide Presentation

    For more information about the All of Us Research ProgramAll of Us Research Program 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

04/16/2024
profile-icon Gale Hannigan

 

The purpose of National Minority Health Month is to "raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities."

This year's theme is Be the Source for Better Health, which fits right in with HSLIC's mission to advance health and health equity as New Mexico’s only publicly accessible health sciences library. HSLIC is a source for better health information, which we believe can lead to better health.

Health disparities are a significant problem, and the library provides resources about them. The OMHRC Knowledge Center Online Catalog (Office of Minority Health Resource Center) gives access to 75,000 documents, books journal articles, and media related to the health status of racial and ethnic minority populations. PubMed searchers will find the MeSH terms Minority Health and Health Status Disparities, which were introduced in 2008. Note that there are other terms available to search the concepts prior to 2008.

Datasets are increasingly important and available to researchers. The National Neighborhood Data Archive (NaNDA) contains physical, economic, demographic, and social information at the census tract, ZIP code, and county level. This dataset was used in a recent publication about the devaluation of assets in Black neighborhoods. As a minority majority state (with less than half the people being non-Hispanic whites), and home to 23 American Indian tribes, as well as Black and Asian people, minority health issues are important to New Mexico researchers, health care providers, and community leaders. The New Mexico Community Data Collaborative maps local health conditions and behaviors, as well as provides data about special populations, such as health care providers and rural vs urban designations.

Image from World Bank CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED

04/02/2024
profile-icon Gale Hannigan

 

National Public Health Week 2024 celebrates collaboration, cooperation, and partnerships in public health. The theme is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.”

At HSLIC, we make resources available that support research in the broad field of public health, and collaborate with faculty and educate students in the College of Population Health.  Ours is a strong partnership. These past two years, as part of a grant from the college to develop an Academic Health Department, HSLIC librarians extended services to New Mexico Department of Health (NM DOH) practitioners. Academic Health Departments are partnerships between an academic institution and a health department. A goal is to strengthen the links between practice and academia, with opportunities for joint education, research and practice.

Librarians developed training modules in the process of evidence-based public health practice. We regularly teach these skills throughout the health sciences professional programs' curricula. A team of librarians, some with public health degrees, customized training to the context of public health and created four modules, following the steps of the process. These included:

    • Module 1: Developing Searchable Questions
    • Module 2: Searching for Evidence
    • Modules 3: A Toolkit for Evaluating Evidence
    • Module 4:  A Toolkit for Applying Evidence

Modules 1 and 2 were offered synchronously online to NM DOH personnel last spring, and all modules are now available to anyone through the UNM Digital Repository at: https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/er/

In addition, HSLIC became the partner library for NM DOH's Public Health Digital Library, a project of the Network of the National Library of Medicine. This means that New Mexico public health personnel have access not only to the hundreds of books, journals, and databases in that library but, if an item is not available, HSLIC will provide it from our collection or from another library. This greatly extends the scope of information sources available to practitioners.

At HSLIC we recognize and support the valuable work of public health practitioners. We are all public health!

03/31/2024
profile-icon Varina Kosovich

 

 

March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people while also raising awareness of the discrimination faced by this community. According to the Trans Legislation Tracker, 87 anti-trans bills were passed in 2023 and 15 have been passed so far in 2024. These bills have real-world, harmful consequences for trans kids, teens, and adults. Misinformation through media coverage or negative rhetoric from lawmakers often misrepresents or ignore transgender perspectives and voices. It is crucial that we listen to these perspectives. Here are resources that center trans youth, leaders, activists, and elders as they share their experiences.  

Projects

NYC Transgender Oral History Project in collaboration with the New York Public Library: an archive dedicated to preserving and sharing trans histories. Features audio interviews and transcripts about a variety of topics and from transgender folks of all ages and backgrounds.

Trans Aging: A Legacy of Visibility from Sage Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders: A virtual gallery celebrating six transgender elders. Each image is accompanied by a short narrative from the elders to share their experiences.   

TransGenerational: Trans Lives Across Time from THEM: A collection of eight interviews with transgender elders who discuss their lives in law, fashion, acting, activism, and burlesque.

TRUTH Storytelling from Gender Justice Leadership Programs: Collects interviews of trans and gender-nonconforming youth from around the country. “GJLP organizes youth-led programs for trans and gender nonconforming young people to build public understanding, empathy, and a movement for liberation through storytelling and media organizing.”

Trans Talks Series from the Human Rights Campaign: “Across the country, we have seen violence against our trans community and for too long other people have spoken for us. With Trans Talks, we are coming together to grow our trans community and define our future using out own voices.” 

Something to Talk About from PFLAG: episodes on demand that focus on fighting misinformation, voting rights, anti-trans legislation, nonbinary topics, and more.

Articles

The 19th News: Trans students and their parents ask Education Department leaders to help them fight anti-LGBTQ+ bills

Yale Medicine News: What Does Medical Care Look like When You’re Transgender?

Teen Vogue: What Hight School is Like for Transgender Students

 The Washington Post: “I’ve always known I was different”: Four trans people share their stories

02/22/2024
profile-icon Jonathan Seyfried

HSLIC’s Justice Equity and Inclusion Committee recently organized a two-part training from TNET, Transgender/Nonbinary Education and Trainings. Stacy Fatemi (they/them) and Charlie Alexander (they/them) led the Transgender Cultural Fluency training. In the first part, library staff were guided through the big four concepts of sex, gender, gender expression, and orientation. In the second part, Stacy and Charlie explained the basics of gender transition and ended with tips on how to support trans and nonbinary people.  

Deirdre Caparoso, HSLIC’s Outreach and Community Engagement Librarian, attended the two-hour training and said, “Charlie and Stacy fearlessly used their personal stories to provide a multidimensional introduction to trans and nonbinary experiences. Hopefully, more seek out similar training opportunities as education could potentially open the door to greater respect and acceptance.”   

In addition to in-person trainings, TNET offers a variety of workshops through Zoom. They are based here in Albuquerque. To book a session with TNET and to purchase training materials visit their website.  

02/12/2024
profile-icon Amy Weig Pickering

National Condom Week highlights the significance of condoms in sexual health. In addition to providing protection, condoms contribute to responsible and consensual relationships, making this week an important reminder to prioritize our well-being through safe practices.

National Condom Week was first organized in 1978 by the students at the University of California in Berkeley and has become a favorite Valentine’s Day event on college campuses worldwide.

Condoms act as a barrier, preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). So this week emphasizes the importance of consistent condom use for reducing the risk of common infections. They are also an effective contraception method, acting as a barrier to sperm and reducing the chances of unplanned pregnancies. They play a crucial role in managing reproductive health responsibly.

National Condom Week encourages open communication between partners about sexual health and the use of condoms. Discussing these matters fosters trust and ensures both individuals are on the same page regarding protection and contraception.

Condoms are widely accessible in various sizes, textures, and materials. This week underscores the importance of making reliable protection available to everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or relationship status. We also have condoms available in the wellness corner located on the third floor at HSLIC.

National Condom Week is an opportunity to empower individuals to make informed choices about their sexual health. By promoting the use of condoms, encouraging open communication, and dispelling stigmas, we contribute to a society that values responsible and consensual relationships. Embrace this week as a chance to prioritize well-being, promote awareness, and ensure everyone has access to the tools they need for a healthy and fulfilling intimate life.

National Condom Week. (2024) Retrieved from https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/

 

 

09/14/2023
profile-icon Deirdre Caparoso

On Friday, September 8, HSLIC was thrilled to welcome participants of New Mexico State Library’s Tribal Libraries Program to the library for an all-day event. The Tribal Libraries Program provides library development services to tribal communities throughout the state, including support for library management, collection development, funding navigation, staff continuing education, and advocacy. The purpose of the field trip to HSLIC was to connect tribal librarians with health information resources and UNM programs as well as develop fresh relationships with libraries serving Indigenous people.

Executive Director Melissa Rethlefsen kicked off the day with a warm greeting and UNM’s Indigenous Peoples’ Land and Territory Acknowledgement. Participants then had a special tour of HSLIC led by Specialist III Amy Weig-Pickering, including a peek at items from the library’s Special Collections with Archivist Abbie Weiser and a walkthrough with Specialist III Rachel Howarth of some of the technology available to students and the public. HSLIC Clinical Services Librarian Deborah Rhue and Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Library Director Norice Lee introduced PubMed and MedlinePlus, respectively. Participants had the opportunity to view the Native Health Database with Jonathan Pringle, Scholarly Communications and Digital Librarian. Emily Roberts, the Library Services Coordinator at the Center for Development and Disability, provided an in-depth review of CDD’s resources. Carla Sakiestewa introduced the Office of Community Health’s Health Extension Regional Office, which she is a part of as an Affiliate Agent, and Norman Cooeyate, the Tribal Relations Liaison for the Center for Native American Health, rounded out the presentations on UNM programs. Ingrid Hendrix, Division Head, Research, Education, and Clinical Information Services, ended the day by leading a conversation and Q and A session. 

HSLIC is New Mexico’s only publicly accessible health sciences library.  As such, it strives to provide health information access and training to all New Mexicans. Engaging with libraries throughout the state provides HSLIC with the opportunity to reach diverse local communities in the places they call home. We look forward to continuing to expand and improve health information learning opportunities throughout the state. 

06/01/2023
Kelleen Maluski

Though we know that Pride is truly a year long experience, here at HSLIC we are excited to be celebrating Pride Month 2023!

Happy pride! Celebrate Pride with us, Lobos! Create a Pride button, Read up on the community, Take a Pride sticker, Wave your Pride flag. With visual of rainbows

To help you celebrate, be sure to check out the book display in the lobby of the library and dive deep into the Pride Month Virtual Exhibit. Here, you can explore ebooks, articles, local resources, and more related to the LGBTQIA2+ community. This year's exhibit pays close attention to the experiences of our Trans and Drag communities. There are resources that review the healthcare needs and lived experiences of these communities from their perspectives. You can also utilize the Research Guide for LGBTQIA+ Health Resources to better understand the information and knowledge landscape pertaining to these communities. Lastly, be sure to check out events all across the HSC on the UNM HSC Pride page.

04/14/2023
profile-icon Jonathan Pringle

Logo for National Minority Health Month, which uses a wheel image with green, orange, purple, and blue colors

Since 2001, the United States has celebrated National Minority Health Month (NMHM) in April.   Its purpose is to increase awareness of the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations and reducing existent health disparities. 

This year’s theme, "Better Health Through Better Understanding," focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources. When patients are provided with culturally and linguistically appropriate information, they are empowered to create healthier outcomes for themselves and their communities. (Credit: HHS National Minority Health Month website)

As the state’s only publicly accessible health sciences library, UNM’s Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (HSLIC) strives to support the health and health equity of all of the people of New Mexico, one of the United States’ only majority-minority states.  This is reflected in the library’s consistent dedication to collaborative partnerships and its support of the spaces and materials needed for health information learning.  HSLIC is engaged in this work year-round. The library's Native Health Database embodies critical and culturally-relevant resources for North American Indigenous populations. Its recent platform upgrade embeds concepts of Indigenous Data Sovereignty into the exchange of information between creators and communities, ultimately elevating communities to become decision-makers about what is appropriate to share and with whom. 

Further information on the library’s engagement with the community can be found here. UNM-HSC's Center for Native American Health specializes in student and workforce development, community engagement, community-based participatory research (CBPR), community health assessment capacity building, program planning, and project management. CNAH is a frequent collaborator with HSLIC in their mutual goals to improve health outcomes for Indigenous populations. 

All are also encouraged to explore the OMHRC (Office of Minority Health Resource Center) database, the nation’s largest depository of information on the health of minority populations.  A highlight is the availability of consumer health information in over 40 languages. Furthermore, the National Library of Medicine provides a helpful website (Health Disparities & Minority Health Information Resources) that has several links to federal government and private organizational resources that speak to the health needs of underserved populations. 

Authored by Deirdre Caparoso (HSLIC's Outreach & Community Engagement Librarian) and Jonathan Pringle (HSLIC's Scholarly Communications & Digital Librarian)

03/31/2023
profile-icon Varina Kosovich

In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, HSLIC welcomes guest blog contributors Dr. Cameron Crandall, Dr. Molly McClain, and Fabián Armijo. This day is dedicated to celebrating the transgender community and helps bring awareness to the continuing fight for trans equality. Our guest authors will discuss inclusive actions at HSC and the importance of visibility for the trans community.    

On Friday, March 31, we celebrate this year’s International Transgender Day of Visibility. On this day, we recognize the important work that gender-expansive people have done to raise awareness and fight for basic human rights that should (and must) be afforded to all persons, regardless of gender identity. We celebrate these achievements and will continue to work against misinformation, discrimination, and hate impacting our communities.

Gender-expansive people, including those who are transgender and gender non-binary, continue to face significant barriers in accessing and obtaining appropriate and knowledgeable health care. To address these concerns, UNM Health and the Health Sciences Center have made numerous enhancements and changes to our system so that we can provide the best possible care for our patients. Some of the changes we have made include:

  • Inviting all patients to share their gender identity, affirmed name, and pronouns and recording/displaying this information in the electronic health record
  • Developed a comprehensive service line for adult gender diverse at Truman Health Services
  • Developing comprehensive services for gender-expansive youth at Deseo Clinic at Southeast Heights Clinic and in pediatric specialty care.
  • Training over 1,000 staff members in how to work with sexually and gender-diverse patients
  • Training staff and providers about the critical importance of using the correct pronouns and affirmed names for patients
  • Buttons and badge buddies with pronouns for providers and staff
  • Improved signage for universal restrooms
  • Access to menstrual products in some HSC bathrooms, regardless of gender
  • Removed sex from arm bands and labels

Access to basic health care is a significant barrier for many transgender patients. Since 2017, at UNM we have invited patients to share their gender identity and affirmed name and have placed this information in the electronic health record. This process lets patients know we see them and reinforces our commitment to providing the best care possible. As a result of these changes and the steady march of increasing visibility of gender-expansive people in recent years helped us recognize the size of the community and the importance of addressing their specific needs to improve health for all.

The changes we have made to date are only the beginning. Similar to the concept of visibility, there is power in what we have started and the recognition that there is much more to do. New Mexico has a growing number of healthcare professionals who provide high-quality services to gender-expansive communities. However, we also recognize that New Mexico does not have enough providers, particularly surgical providers, as many transgender patients need to seek care outside of New Mexico.

Over the years, we have seen tremendous advances in equity and inclusion for LGBTQ persons. The rapid acceptance is due, in part, to the visibility of LGBTQ people in our communities, families, and work lives. The changes we have made are small steps that lead to increased visibility of transgender and non-binary people.

How can you contribute to increasing the visibility and celebration of this important community?

  • Address individuals using the names and pronouns that they use
  • Trust that individuals know what gendered spaces they belong in (bathrooms, change rooms)
  • Avoid gendered language (e.g., sir, ma’am. etc.)
  • Provide all the same care you would give to your family members and loved ones
  • UNM Health and Health Sciences providers and staff can obtain a pronoun badge buddy from hospital security

While we are proud of our efforts to improve the recognition, safety, and dignity of transgender and gender-diverse staff and patients, we know there is much left to do to honor those who are gender expansive. We are committed to continuing this work alongside our trans and non-binary friends, colleagues, loved ones, and patients.

Fabián Armijo, MHA, Executive Director DEI, UNM Hospital (he)

Cameron Crandall, MD, Associate Vice President for LGBTQ DEI, UNM HSC (he)

Molly McClain, MD MPH MS, Medical Director, Deseo Clinic, UNM HSC (she)

03/30/2023
Brandon Carroll

You are invited to join us on Thursday, April 6th, from 10 A.M - 11 A.M. for a virtual seminar by Lewis Worley, BE, and Robyn Gleasner, MLIS.

Topic: HSC Citation Analysis Project

Description: The HSC Citation Analysis Project set out to answer the following questions: where are faculty at the HSC publishing, does HSLIC/UNM provide access to these journals, what journals are the authors citing, and does HSLIC/UNM provide access to those journals. The answers to the questions would assist in the evaluation of HSLIC’s journal collection and determine potential gaps.  This session will show how we went about attempting to answer these questions from pulling data from Web of Science, analyzing it, and wrangling and parsing it using a number of programs and scripts including excel, open refine, SQL, and python. 

Learning Objectives: 

We will discuss: 

  • What citation analysis is and why it is beneficial for collection evaluation 
  • Our process of pulling, cleaning, wrangling, and parsing the data to meet our needs 
  • Next steps to analyze the data and how to apply the analysis to future collection development decisions 

Please email BLCarroll@salud.unm.edu to request Zoom info.

03/28/2023
Alexis Ellsworth-Kopkowski

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month-Green Banner

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injuries are a public health issue that impacts more than 5 million people in the U.S. living with a permanent brain injury-related disability, according to the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA). With such a large number of Americans living with a brain injury, caregivers and family members are also impacted, and we would like to recognize them as well. 

 An Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) occurs after birth and can be either traumatic or non-traumatic. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is an alteration in brain function caused by trauma or some external force. They can range from mild to severe. A TBI is usually caused by a fall, a firearm-related injury, a motor vehicle crash, or an assault.

 

According to the CDC:

We recognize the importance of those living with disabilities sharing their own experiences and would like to share the following link with personal stories.

If you are a member of the UNM community who may have experienced a brain injury, the Accessibility Resource Center can help you with support and resources.

02/28/2023
profile-icon Sally Bowler-Hill

Construction begins March 3rd on a new, single-occupant, universal restroom across from the vending machines on the library’s main floor. This publicly accessible restroom will be equipped with an accessible toilet; grab bars; accessible sink, soap, and paper towel dispenser; diaper changing station; and a motor-operated lift. At almost 10 feet square, the space will be large enough for motorized wheelchairs to maneuver around and for parents with small children. 

The project is expected to take 5-6 weeks, and we hope to have it open by the end of April. During construction, access to the women’s restroom across the hall will be through the hallway next to the student computing area, and there may be noise on the library's main floor and directly above the site. If you have questions about this project, please contact Sally Bowler-Hill, Manager of Administrative Operations (sbowler-hill@salud.unm.edu). 

site for new universal restroomarchitectural drawing of new universal restroom site
 

02/23/2023
Brandon Carroll

You are invited to join us on Thursday, March 2nd, from 10 A.M - 11 A.M. for a virtual seminar by Glyneva Bradley-Ridout, BA, MI, and Elena Springall, BSc, MLIS.

Topic: Cross-Sectional Study of UpToDate versus DynaMed

Description: Health Sciences Libraries are often faced with difficult budget decisions regarding which clinical tools to purchase while keeping in mind user preferences and needs. Our research study was designed to inform evidence-based decision-making around this issue. We designed and executed a cross-sectional research project which compared the speed and accuracy of two popular point-of-care information tools: UpToDate and DynaMed plus. We will share the results of our research, including a behind-the-scenes glimpse into our research process. 

Learning Objectives

We will discuss: 

  • how to form research objectives from collections priorities
  • how to balance multiple priorities and changing roles while conducting research
  • how to work with busy medical residents as study participants

Please email BLCarroll@salud.unm.edu to request Zoom info.

02/09/2023
Brandon Carroll

You are invited to join us on Thursday, February 16th, from 10 A.M. - 11 A.M. for a virtual seminar by Jonathan Pringle, MAS.

Topic: The Native Health Database in 2023: Embedding Outreach with Culturally-Respectful Technology

Description: The years 1993-2019 marked significant changes and modifications to the Native Health Database, a (then) abstracting database that provided unique health information and resources for myriad audiences. Between 2019 and 2022 the resource underwent significant changes, this time focused on the underlying platform delivering the information; the new NHD now has the capacity to elevate source Native American & Indigenous communities to equal partners in the exchange of information. In 2023, the NHD is poised to leverage this new platform and engage in focused outreach efforts to show content creators, communities, users, and healthcare providers how they can interact within the new platform.

Learning Objectives:

We will discuss:

  • How the past has informed the present and future of this resource
  • How the new platform provides solutions to information exchange that embodies the Indigenous Data Sovereignty movement
  • How the platform can be utilized broadly as an effective outreach tool for researchers

Please email BLCarroll@salud.unm.edu to request Zoom info.

10/13/2022
Brandon Carroll

You are invited to join us on Thursday, October 20th, from 10 to 11 AM for a virtual seminar by Emily McRae, BA, and Cynthia Jacobs, BS

Topic: The New Mexico Community Data Collaborative

Description: Join the New Mexico Community Data Collaborative (NMCDC) to explore social determinants and health indicators across your neighborhood. The NMCDC team will provide a brief tutorial of how to find data on the site, as well as describe recent and future projects, including the NM Food Supply Chain Data Hub and the Data Disaggregation Project.

Learning Objectives:

1. Navigate to a data product on the NMCDC website given only a broad topic area.

2. Use the NM Food Supply Chain Data Hub to find data related to the food supply chain components and understand how you can support the upkeep and relevance of the Data Hub.

3. Describe the Data Disaggregation project and understand how to follow, support, and inform the work.

 

Please email BLCarroll@salud.unm.edu to request Zoom info.

10/12/2022
profile-icon Deborah Rhue


Did you know that Health Literacy has its own month?  Well, it does have its own month--Health Literacy is that important! 

For the last 20 years during the month of October, health organizations throughout the United States have celebrated health literacy because they recognize its value to patient care.

 

What is Health Literacy?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines Health Literacy in two ways—personal Health Literacy and organizational Health Literacy. 

  • Personal Health Literacy is the “degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.”
  • Organizational Health Literacy is “the degree to which organizations equitably enable individuals to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.”

If you would like more information about Health Literacy from the CDC, you might want to visit their website:   https://www.cdc.gov/healthliteracy/learn/index.html

 

Health Literacy Workshops!

The Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center offers workshops on Health Literacy.   These workshops provide tips about communicating with patients to improve their health literacy by using techniques like plain language and teach-back.   

You can register for an HSLIC’s health literacy October workshop at: https://goto.unm.edu/hslicevents

 

 

 

09/29/2022
Brandon Carroll

You are invited to join us on Thursday, October 6th from 10 to 11:30 AM, for a virtual seminar by Gabe Peters, BA.

TopicInclusive Dermatology: Creating a Diverse Visual Atlas of Skin Conditions

Description: Existing literature on Dermatological conditions highlight little to no visual diversity amongst skin conditions of varying individuals of color. Inclusive dermatology focuses on the importance of gathering and sharing images of dermatological conditions in all skin types with an emphasis on individuals who have been excluded in medical education. By expanding the availability of images in varying skin types, we hope to not only advance medical education but also strive to improve patient care, especially with our diverse population here in New Mexico.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe what Inclusive Dermatology is

2. Explain the importance of inclusivity and how it benefits patient care

 

Please email BLCarroll@salud.unm.edu to request Zoom info.

09/07/2022
Brandon Carroll

You are invited to join us on Thursday, September 15th from 10 to 11 AM, for a virtual seminar by Deborah L. Lauseng, AMLS

Topic: Roles, Collaborations, and Activities in Health Informatics Education - a discussion of scoping review findings and your own involvement

Description: Librarians and libraries have been engaged in informatics training for decades, however, sharing of the types and extent of engagement has been limited in the literature. The scoping review, “Library involvement in health informatics education for health professions students and practitioners,” published in JMLA, seeks to explore the extent library involvement in health informatics education, specifically focused on activities and outcomes described in the published literature.

 

In this BioMISS session, the lead author will share findings on the roles, collaborations, and activities librarians have had in health informatics beyond instruction. The author will lead a discussion about current and potential collaborations. Additionally, attendees will explore how best to report their involvement with health informatics to inform the profession.

 

Learning objectives

  • Participants will gain insights into the extent and nature of librarian/information professional involvement with health informatics as discovered through this scoping review. 

  • Participants will explore potentials of collaboration with health informatics activities in their own work. 

  • Participants will discuss generating a standardized template for reporting librarian/information professional involvement in informatics educational activities. 

 

Please email BLCarroll@salud.unm.edu to request Zoom info.

06/01/2022
profile-icon Jonathan Seyfried

June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month!

The Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center is excited to present a special display for Pride Month. Please visit the second floor of the library to explore health sciences resources connected to LGBTQIA+ topics and make a Pride button. Resources on display include several print books and descriptions of selected e-book titles on LGBTQIA+ topics related to health sciences. To accompany the display, a Pride Virtual Exhibit is available on HSLIC's website with even more information.   

In addition, HSLIC continues to provide our LGBTQIA+ Health Resources Guide updated in June 2021 by Anna Cibils, Library Services Specialist and Nursing student, and Kelleen Maluski, your Student Success & Engagement Librarian. This guide is intended to be used as a resource for researchers, students, and faculty to help them in providing care and conducting appropriate research with the LGBTQIA+ community. The guide has many resources but it also gives contextual information on the various communities represented with this term and regarding our terminology. Use this search thread for a comprehensive list of all titles connected to LGBTQIA+ topics available in our e-book collection.

UNM HSC is planning  Pride Month events to address LGBTQIA+ history and leadership in health sciences. Visit UNM’s LGBTQ Resource Center for more information and events. For a history of the LGBTQIA+ Rights Movement, visit the USC One Archives Foundation.

03/07/2022
profile-icon Varina Kosovich

March is Women's History Month and the UNM Health Sciences Center has several events planned. The talks highlight issues of gender and health equity, integrating Spanish into clinical settings, and historical perspectives of advocates and artists. Find all the dates and times on the flyer below and to register visit the HSC's Women's History Month web page.

Also, be sure to check out the library's Women's History Month virtual exhibit that offers resources to further your knowledge for each presentation including articles, e-books, videos, and more.  

Image includes photos of each presenter and a description of each presentation. For more information visit the link on this page.

06/03/2021
Kelleen Maluski

Image of people doing different activities in the rainbow colors of UNM

For Pride 2021 the Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center is excited to announce a newly updated Research Guide for LGBTQIA+ Health Resources. This guide is intended to be used as a resource for researchers, students, and faculty to help them in providing care and conducting appropriate research with the LGBTQIA+ community. The guide has many resources but it also gives contextual information on the various communities represented with this term and regarding our terminology.

The LGBTQIA+ Health Resources Guide was created by Anna Cibils, Library Services Specialist and Nursing student and Kelleen Maluski, your Student Success & Engagement Librarian. Anna and Kelleen were excited and grateful to put together this guide with input from multiple stakeholders from UNM, UNM HSC, and the larger New Mexico community. Both Anna and Kelleen are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community as bisexual cis women and know how important it is to see representation that doesn't take a "one size fits all" approach to research for such a large community. If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the guide feel free to email Kelleen!

This Guide is part of a larger effort from the Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center to offer contextual and thoughtful review of conducting research with marginalized and historically excluded communities. In addition to updating our Research Guides we have also formed the Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Committee made up of members from the faculty, staff, and students of UNM and UNM HSC and curated our databases in a Health Justice & Equity subject section. If you would like to let us know how the library can continue to provide welcoming and inclusive spaces and resources for all please let us know at this anonymous survey!

04/19/2021
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“There is no one way to be autistic. Some autistic people can speak, and some autistic people need to communicate in other ways. Some autistic people also have intellectual disabilities, and some autistic people don’t. Some autistic people need a lot of help in their day-to-day lives, and some autistic people only need a little help. All of these people are autistic, because there is no right or wrong way to be autistic. All of us experience autism differently, but we all contribute to the world in meaningful ways. We all deserve understanding and acceptance.” 

- Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) 


In 2011, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) declared a shift from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month. This change in language was accompanied by a call to make acceptance of people with autism a year-round priority. In 2021, other organizations nationwide are following suit with this language shift. In order to become more aware of the experiences of individuals with autism it is vital to listen to the perspectives of self-advocates. “Self-advocacy” is a term rooted in the disability rights movement and refers to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) expressing their own views and perspectives rather than others speaking for them. The ASAN has many resources on the topic of self-advocacy including materials on language, accessibility, and policy issues. 


At the University of New Mexico and statewide there are many resources to better educate oneself on the experiences of people with autism. The UNM Center for Development and Disability (CDD) has an Autism Portal which includes a library of online trainings. The UNM CDD also offers trainings to community organizations to support them in becoming more accessible spaces for people with autism. The Accessibility Resource Center offers many resources and support services for UNM students with disabilities. For those who are interested in policy issues related to the rights of individuals with autism in our state, Disability Rights New Mexico has detailed reports on topics covered in the most recent legislative session. Finally, the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council has several programs for people with IDD including the Center for Self Advocacy Program.