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Please join us for NNLM Book Discussion, From May 1 until July 31, we will read Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick.

  • 1.  Please join us for NNLM Book Discussion, From May 1 until July 31, we will read Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick.

    Posted Mar 31, 2022 01:38 PM

    You are invited to join us for the first NNLM Book Discussion! From May 1 until July 31, we will read Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick.   

    NNLM Book Discussion offers librarians and library staff interested in better understanding health issues faced by people in the communities that they serve an opportunity to explore topics with other professionals and earn Continuing Education Credit. 

    After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between May and July 31 to participate. Participants can complete the book and earn CE credit on their schedule. 

     Requirements to earn CE. 

    • Complete the book in your preferred format 
    • Log into the Moodle 
    • Explore the related resources 
    • Do ONE of the following 
      • Answer the required discussion question in Moodle 
      • Attend one of the two live discussion sessions and participate (June 1, 1:00 pm CT or July 7, 2:00 pm CT) 

    It is not necessary to engage in Moodle discussions for all three months, although you are welcome to do so. 

    Objectives 

    • To increase library staff awareness and understanding of health issues faced by individuals and communities 
    • Explore health resources from NLM, NIH, and other organizations related to the topic 
    Thank you,
    Bobbi 


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    Bobbi Newman, MLIS, MA
    she/her/hers
    Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist, Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6
    Wellness Ambassador, Senior Librarian, University of Iowa
    bobbi-newman@uiowa.edu
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