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Hmmelfarb Headlines - November/December 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Nov 2023

Hmmelfarb Headlines - November/December 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News, information, and resources relating to the Himmelfarb Library that is of interest to patrons


Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - November 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Nov 2023

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - November 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

No abstract provided.


Supporting Tomorrow’S Innovators: Effective Collaborative Strategies For Transforming Mlis Coursework Into Valuable Career Experience, Brittany Smith Oct 2023

Supporting Tomorrow’S Innovators: Effective Collaborative Strategies For Transforming Mlis Coursework Into Valuable Career Experience, Brittany Smith

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations

Presented at the Virginia Library Association Annual Meeting, October 22-24, 2023, Chantilly, VA.


Improving Hiring Practices To Increase Diversity And Equity At An Academic Health Sciences Library, Ruth Bueter, Brian Mcdonald, Jolinda Thompson, Lionel Williams Oct 2023

Improving Hiring Practices To Increase Diversity And Equity At An Academic Health Sciences Library, Ruth Bueter, Brian Mcdonald, Jolinda Thompson, Lionel Williams

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations

No abstract provided.


Himmelfarb Headlines - September/October 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Sep 2023

Himmelfarb Headlines - September/October 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News, information, and resources relating to Himmelfarb Library that is of interest to patrons.


Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - September 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Sep 2023

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - September 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

No abstract provided.


The Medical Institutional Repositories In Libraries (Mirl) Symposium: A Blueprint Designed In Response To A Community Of Practice Need., Brenda Fay, Lisa M Buda, Anthony J Dellureficio, Sara Hoover, Ramune K Kubilius, Steven J Moore, Lisa A Palmer Jul 2023

The Medical Institutional Repositories In Libraries (Mirl) Symposium: A Blueprint Designed In Response To A Community Of Practice Need., Brenda Fay, Lisa M Buda, Anthony J Dellureficio, Sara Hoover, Ramune K Kubilius, Steven J Moore, Lisa A Palmer

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Health sciences libraries in medical schools, academic health centers, health care networks, and hospitals have established institutional repositories (IRs) to showcase their research achievements, increase visibility, expand the reach of institutional scholarship, and disseminate unique content. Newer roles for IRs include publishing open access journals, tracking researcher productivity, and serving as repositories for data sharing. Many repository managers oversee their IR with limited assistance from others at their institution. Therefore, IR practitioners find it valuable to network and learn from colleagues at other institutions.

CASE PRESENTATION: This case report describes the genesis and implementation of a new initiative specifically …


Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - July 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Jul 2023

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - July 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - June 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Jun 2023

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - June 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - May 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library May 2023

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - May 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

No abstract provided.


Himmelfarb Headlines - May/June 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library May 2023

Himmelfarb Headlines - May/June 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News, information, and resources relating to Himmelfarb Library that is of interest to patrons.


Searching For Evidence In Public Health Emergencies: A White Paper Of Best Practices, Stacy Brody, Sara Loree, Margaret Sampson, Shaila Mensinkai, Jennifer Coffman, Mark Heinrich Mueller, Nicole Askin, Cheryl Hamill, Emma Wilson, Mary Beth Mcateer, Heather Staines Apr 2023

Searching For Evidence In Public Health Emergencies: A White Paper Of Best Practices, Stacy Brody, Sara Loree, Margaret Sampson, Shaila Mensinkai, Jennifer Coffman, Mark Heinrich Mueller, Nicole Askin, Cheryl Hamill, Emma Wilson, Mary Beth Mcateer, Heather Staines

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Publications

Objectives: Information professionals have supported medical providers, administrators and decision-makers, and guideline creators in the COVID-19 response. Searching COVID-19 literature presented new challenges, including the volume and heterogeneity of literature and the proliferation of new information sources, and exposed existing issues in metadata and publishing. An expert panel developed best practices, including recommendations, elaborations, and examples, for searching during public health emergencies.

Methods: Project directors and advisors developed core elements from experience and literature. Experts, identified by affiliation with evidence synthesis groups, COVID-19 search experience, and nomination, responded to an online survey to reach consensus on core elements. Expert participants …


The Data Services Continuing Professional Education (Dscpe) Program: Creating Communities Of Practice For Data Services Librarianship, Sara Hoover Apr 2023

The Data Services Continuing Professional Education (Dscpe) Program: Creating Communities Of Practice For Data Services Librarianship, Sara Hoover

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations

No abstract provided.


Correcting Misinformation In The Clinic: A New Course For Medical Students, Rachel Brill, Stacy Brody, Ian Roberts Apr 2023

Correcting Misinformation In The Clinic: A New Course For Medical Students, Rachel Brill, Stacy Brody, Ian Roberts

Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations

No abstract provided.


Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - April 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Apr 2023

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - April 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - March 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Mar 2023

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - March 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

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Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - February 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Feb 2023

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - February 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

No abstract provided.


Himmelfarb Headlines - February/March 2023, The George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Feb 2023

Himmelfarb Headlines - February/March 2023, The George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Headlines (2009 - present)

News, information, and resources relating to Himmelfarb Library that is of interest to patrons.


Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - January 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library Jan 2023

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letter - January 2023, George Washington University, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

Himmelfarb Library Liaison Letters

No abstract provided.


Drawing On The Strengths Of Community Health Workers To Address Sexually Transmitted Infections: Roles, Medicaid Reimbursement, And Partnerships, Naomi Seiler, Katie Horton, Paige Organick-Lee, Claire Heyison, Alexis Osei, Greg Dwyer, Aaron Karacuschansky, Mekhi Washington, Amanda Spott Jan 2023

Drawing On The Strengths Of Community Health Workers To Address Sexually Transmitted Infections: Roles, Medicaid Reimbursement, And Partnerships, Naomi Seiler, Katie Horton, Paige Organick-Lee, Claire Heyison, Alexis Osei, Greg Dwyer, Aaron Karacuschansky, Mekhi Washington, Amanda Spott

Health Policy and Management Informal Communications

Rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States are high and, largely, still soaring. Though chlamydia cases have decreased slightly since 2017, gonorrhea and syphilis have increased by 25% and 68%, respectively, and congenital syphilis has increased by 184%. Bacterial STI can lead to pain, infertility, and even, in the case of syphilis and congenital syphilis, death. With appropriate detection and treatment, all of these STIs are curable. And yet a range of barriers between communities and the healthcare system perpetuate the STI epidemic.

Community health workers (CHWs) could play a key role in helping bridge the …


Sexually Transmitted Infections And Social Determinants Of Health: Emerging Opportunities In The Medicaid Program, Naomi Seiler, Katie Horton, Paige Organick-Lee, Mekhi Washington, Taylor Turner, Lily Ryan Jan 2023

Sexually Transmitted Infections And Social Determinants Of Health: Emerging Opportunities In The Medicaid Program, Naomi Seiler, Katie Horton, Paige Organick-Lee, Mekhi Washington, Taylor Turner, Lily Ryan

Health Policy and Management Informal Communications

No abstract provided.


Congenital Syphilis In The Medicaid Program: Assessing Challenges And Opportunities Through The Experiences Of Seven Southern States, Naomi Seiler, Claire Heyison, Paige Organick-Lee, Aaron Karacuschansky, Gregory Dwyer, Alexis Osei, Helen Stoll, Katie Horton Jan 2023

Congenital Syphilis In The Medicaid Program: Assessing Challenges And Opportunities Through The Experiences Of Seven Southern States, Naomi Seiler, Claire Heyison, Paige Organick-Lee, Aaron Karacuschansky, Gregory Dwyer, Alexis Osei, Helen Stoll, Katie Horton

Health Policy and Management Informal Communications

Congenital syphilis (CS) is an infection acquired in utero that can lead to devastating outcomes, including stillbirth, infant death, or long-term health complications. Over the past decade, rising national rates of syphilis, including among women, have led to major increases in congenital syphilis cases and deaths.

CS is tragic and costly, but it is also preventable. With appropriate testing and treatment during prenatal care, syphilis in a pregnant woman can be identified and treated, and transmission to the fetus averted.

The Medicaid program is the payer for nearly half of all births in the U.S., making the program a crucial …