The goal of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving individuals' access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.
The University of Utah Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library serves as the Regional Medical Library (RML) for Region 4, which provides programs, services, and dedicated support for NNLM Members in Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The University of Utah is proud of our partnership with:
- University of Arizona, host of our Communication Specialist / Citizen Science Coordinator
- University of Colorado, host of our Community Based Health Organization Specialist and Primary Point of Contact for Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico
- University of Wyoming, host our Public Health Specialist and Primary Point of Contact for North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Looking for assistance? Browse our staff directory to find contact information, and get to know the RML staff by reading their personal bios.
Member organizations are eligible for benefits and services, including: NNLM funding, access to training, partnership opportunities, free educational and printed materials, NLM Traveling Exhibitions, and institutional recognition as a Network Member.
Browse open funding opportunities that are available to members in Region 4.
Browse NNLM's upcoming training opportunities, course catalog, and recordings of past webinars.
R4 Connections
Finding Rural Health Information with RHIhub
Date and Time: November 16, 2023 at 12 PM PT/1 PM MT/2PM CT/3 PM ET
Guest Speaker: Sarah Dauterive, Information Specialist at RHIhub
Registration is required.
Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) is committed to supporting healthcare and population health in rural communities by providing access to current and reliable resources as well as tools to help the you learn about rural health needs and address them. This presentation will include discussion of common rural health risk factors and how to find the data, best practices, funding, tools, and more to address those risk factors. Participants will get hands on experience navigating and using RHIhub resources as well as learn how to connect with RHIhub through multiple platforms for continued rural health educational development. This event is cosponsored with NNLM Regions 4 and 6.
Recordings of past sessions are available on our YouTube channel.
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Keep In Touch!
Email:
Contact Region 4 staff via email at rml4@rml4.utah.edu.
Call:
Call us at 801-587-3487. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message and we will be in touch.
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If your organization is interested in becoming a member of the NNLM, please complete this form. It's free!
NNLM Region 4 Available Funds and Opportunities
Eligible members are encouraged to take advantage of:
- Professional Development Awards ($2K) for Year 3 (must take place between May 2023 and April 2024)
- Host Your Own Data Workshop with The Carpentries In Year 3 (May 2023-April 2024)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact John Bramble or your state point of contact:
- Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico – Dana Abbey
- Idaho, Montana, Utah – George Strawley
- North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming – David Brown