Class Recordings

Region 7 Presents: Creating a Data Dashboard with Power BI

Power BI is a robust tool within Microsoft365 that can be used to explore, analyze, and visualize your data all in one place. This introductory workshop will use the web version of Power BI to upload a dataset and create a simple visualization and data dashboard to really make your data shine.

Join NNLM for a guest presentation by Jocelyn Swick-Jemison (she/her/hers). Jocelyn is a Data Services Librarian at the University of Buffalo (UB) in Buffalo, NY. Jocelyn has background in computer science and extensive experience as a data manager for large clinical trials at a non-profit…
Date: April 9, 2026

When the Computer Sounds Confident - AI Literacy for Nurses and Health Professionals

Health professionals are increasingly expected to use, teach, and share information in environments where some content may be generated or influenced by artificial intelligence (AI) rather than written directly by a person. Yet many nurses and healthcare-related professionals have received little preparation on how these systems work or how to evaluate their reliability. This webinar introduces practical AI literacy using the N.U.R.S.E.S. AI Literacy Framework, a nursing-centered approach for understanding and responsibly using generative AI. Participants will learn why AI responses can…
Date: April 8, 2026

Advancing Disaster Preparedness and Everyday Readiness: Leveraging Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) Resource Central for Health Education and Community Impact

Access to trusted, evidence-informed disaster preparedness resources is essential for strengthening health education and community resilience. This session introduces the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) and Resource Central, a librarian-curated, SME-reviewed database of more than 4,000 multilingual resources designed to support healthcare professionals, families, and schools. Participants will learn practical strategies to efficiently locate, organize, and disseminate high-quality…
Date: March 18, 2026

Interlibrary Loan: From Basics to Current Issues

While interlibrary loan has been a core service for health science libraries for decades, changes in policies, software, and workflow are accelerating. This webinar will explain some basics of ILL and its platforms while also focusing on current issues and changes that are confronting libraries.

Speaker Information

Jennifer K. Lloyd, MLIS, AHIP is the Associate Director for the LSUHSC Libraries in New Orleans. She has been an ILL specialist for much of her 30 year career. She is a Distinguished Member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals and an active member…
Date: March 11, 2026

A Provider’s Perspective on Building High Quality Cancer Care Programs in Rural Areas

Rural community hospitals are a critical source of cancer care for patients in their catchment area. In the midst of resource constraints and competing priorities, rural hospitals often must be strategic and innovative in their pursuit to provide quality comprehensive cancer care. When Dr. Kollmorgen came on as Medical Director of Oncology Services at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa, he saw an opportunity to bring his expertise  as a surgical oncologist and experience with CoC accreditation to bear on developing their cancer program. As part of this work, Mahaska has become a…
Date: March 3, 2026

Harnessing community strengths for research and interventions on wildfire smoke in the Yakima Valley of Washington state

Millions of pregnant women and children are exposed to dangerous levels of wildfire smoke in the US every year, a public health crisis predicted to accelerate in coming years. While there exist effective methods for reducing wildfire smoke exposure, many families face barriers to implementing recommendations that could protect child health. We will describe a study in the rural, agricultural Yakima Valley in Washington state aimed at understanding the barriers in order to develop programs that could best support families in future wildfire smoke events. We’ll highlight the partnership…
Date: February 25, 2026

Measurements of Health Literacy

This webinar explores the dual nature of health literacy measurement: assessing the readability of written materials and evaluating an individual’s ability to comprehend and apply health information. We will examine popular readability tools including exploring the advantages and limitations of different measurements. We will also discuss information assessments of health literacy. Finally, participants will explore evidence-based interventions, including pictorial representations and alternative document designs, to make health information more accessible and actionable for all…
Date: February 11, 2026

Keiki Heroes: Health Activity Materials for Children

Keiki Heroes is a community empowerment initiative that provides Hawaiʻi’s keiki (children) with fun and engaging ways to develop healthy habits and stay safe. Keiki Heroes has created and printed activity and coloring books for keiki across Hawaiʻi. This session will describe the process of creating the books and how they are disseminated widely through community partners and events. A most recent activity book on eye health was created in partnership with a community organization and translated into languages other than English.

Presenter:

Dr. May…
Date: January 28, 2026

R4 Connections: SolarSPELL Health: Information Access for Healthcare Workers and Communities Around the World

The SolarSPELL digital library was designed to meet information needs and build information literacy skills in communities globally that may be considered "information deserts." The Solar Powered Educational Learning Library (SolarSPELL) is an ultra-portable, rugged, open-access digital library that is localized with and for those who use it around the world. It emits an offline WiFi hotspot that any WiFi capable device can connect to, and freely surf the tens-of-thousands of resources, no internet, data, login, or subscription required. Alongside SolarSPELL's education and agriculture…
Date: January 20, 2026

Implementing Scalable Exercise Interventions to Address Supportive Care Disparities in Rural Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivors in rural areas face unique challenges in accessing supportive care, including structured exercise programs that are proven to improve physical function, mental health, and quality of life. Dr. Jess Gorzelitz leads research focused on implementing and evaluating a distance-based, strength-focused exercise intervention tailored for older, rural cancer survivors. Leveraging the Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network (I-CAN), this webinar will describe existing disparities in access to exercise oncology resources and use of remote exercise programs to inform long-term behavior…
Date: January 6, 2026