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Happy 21st Birthday HS/HSL!
Twenty-one years ago, on April 3, 1998, the Health Sciences and Human Services Library opened its doors for the first time at 601 West Lombard Street. The new space featured 190,000 square feet over 6 floors. A new exhibit on … Continue reading
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21@601: Celebrating 21 Years at 601 W. Lombard – Luncheon and Exhibit
Monday, April 15, 201911:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (luncheon and panel discussion) HS/HSL Gladhill Ballroom To register for this event, please email events@hshsl.umaryland.edu with your name and contact information. Time Flies! Almost 21 years ago on April 3, 1998 the … Continue reading
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Whiteboard Project: What Do You Think About the New Booths
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Enhancing Patient Outcomes through Clear Health Communication
Are you aware of your patients’ ability to understand and act on the information you give them? There is evidence that health care providers overestimate what patients are able to understand. Low health literacy is associated with higher mortality, higher … Continue reading
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Walk-in Hours with the Writing Center at HS/HSL
Email writingcenter@umaryland.edu with any questions. The Writing Center and Library are teaming up to bring writing consultants to you. Every Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. a writing consultant will be at the HS/HSL in Room 128 to consult on your writing. … Continue reading
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Advice and Studies on Love from Early UMB Graduates
St. Valentine’s Day is upon us, advice on how to spend the day is everywhere. The goal of this post is not to add to this abundance of advice but to look back on how early UMB graduates studied love. … Continue reading
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HS/HSL Closing at 10:00 pm, Monday, Feb. 11th Due to Inclement Weather
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Celebrate American Heart Month by Reading Historic UMB Theses on the Heart
February is American Heart Month. To acknowledge this month, historical collections is highlighting unique materials on this vital organ. First up, a series of historic dissertations and theses written by graduates of the School of Medicine from 1830 to 1884 … Continue reading
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Library Supports Children’s Dental Health Month
Did you know that selected children’s oral health books can be checked out from the Health Sciences & Human Services Library (HS/HSL) to use when you talk with children?
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