The Hardin Library is hosting The National Library of Medicine’s traveling exhibition, “Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health” through April 21. The exhibition earned a best exhibit blue ribbon at the American Public Health Association (APHA) meeting which featured 550 booths at its 2008 expo. The colorful display highlights the revolution taking place inContinue reading “Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health”
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Prepare your PC to avoid Confliker worm April 1
It’s being reported that on April 1 Windows users could be at risk for a very serious virus, the Confliker worm. The possible worm could put your computer, personal information and data at risk. The UI ITS can help you protect your computer and personal data, either by contacting them or by visiting their webContinue reading “Prepare your PC to avoid Confliker worm April 1”
Simulation Center Advisory Group Co-Chair wins UI teaching award
Four University of Iowa professors were chosen as winners of the 2009 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence. The award was given to George Bergus, Kenneth Brown, Randall Bezanson, and Kathleen Kamerick. The recipients were recognized for their years of outstanding teaching. The award was given by the UI Council on Teaching. Bergus, aContinue reading “Simulation Center Advisory Group Co-Chair wins UI teaching award”
Updates to the Iowa Digital Library Posted
Lavater’s Essai sur la physiognomonie has been added to the Iowa Digital Library. The works were added to the John Martin Rare Book Room image collection, and include a set of 652 engravings from Lavater’s Essai sur la physiognomonie. Originally, the engravings were published in 4 volumes, dating from 1781- 1786.
New Health Reform Website
Americans that disapprove of the U.S. health care system finally have a place to be heard. Earlier this month, the U.S. government launched healthreform.gov, a website dedicated to improving health care policies and procedures. The website includes a section on the White House Health Forum, a place for Americans to contribute their thoughts on the many issuesContinue reading “New Health Reform Website”
UI Student to present history of eugenics in the Midwest
One of the most controversial episodes in the history of public health was the late 19th and early 20th century eugenics movement. Relying on faulty science and nationalist bigotry, eugenicists sought to identify and retain “superior” human genetic stocks while restraining the spread of “inferiors.” Midwestern states, including Iowa, acted to limit reproduction of theirContinue reading “UI Student to present history of eugenics in the Midwest”
Hardin Scholarly Communication News Discontinued
The Hardin Scholarly Communication News, which has been published for the University of Iowa health science campus over the past 4 1/2 years, is being discontinued. It has now merged with Transitions: scholarly communication news for the UI community, a newsletter which serves the entire UI campus. Although Transitions is not completely dedicated to theContinue reading “Hardin Scholarly Communication News Discontinued”
News from the John Martin Rare Book Room – Activities of Daily Living
Activities of Daily Living– While fads and fancies in health and medicine come and go, the underlying essentials of wellbeing, including, rest, nutrition, exercise, and moderation have gone unchallenged for millennia. One of the more popular works outlining keys to basic fitness is the Tacuini sanitatis by the eleventh century Iraq physician, Ibn Butlān (d.Continue reading “News from the John Martin Rare Book Room – Activities of Daily Living”
Come Watch HOUSE on Fridays!
Beginning this Friday, Fun Fridays @ Hardin Presents: HOUSE Every Friday starting @ 3pm It will be played in the Information Commons East. Come relax and watch a great medical show every Friday! All are welcome!
Meet New Librarian Jennifer DeBerg!
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences is happy to welcome Jennifer DeBerg to the Hardin staff! She comes to the library as a Clinical Education Librarian, and has a long history of working in the health industry. A recent change in career fields led Jennifer to the Hardin Library, after recently completing her Masters inContinue reading “Meet New Librarian Jennifer DeBerg!”