OBJECTIVES This paper provides the most complete accounting of the National Library of Medicine's (NLM's) Native outreach since 1995, when there were only a few scattered projects. METHOD The descriptive overview is based on a review of project reports, inventories, and databases and input from the NLM Specialized Information Services Division, National Network Office of the Library Operation...

In an effort to increase science exposure for pre-college (K-12) students and as part of the science education reform agenda, many biomedical research institutions have established university-community partnerships. Typically, these science outreach programs consist of pre-structured, generic exposure for students, with little community engagement. However, the use of a medium that is accessibl...

BACKGROUND Outreach services are used systematically to deliver immunization and health services to individuals with insufficient access to health facilities in lower-income countries. Currently, the topic of integrated service delivery during immunization outreach lacks the attention paid to integration at fixed sites or during campaigns. This article explores integrated outreach and risks ass...

Women from ethnic minority groups, including immigrants and refugees are reported to have low breast cancer (BC) screening rates. Active, culturally-sensitive outreach is vital for increasing participation of these women in BC screening programs. Women at high BC risk and who belong to an ethnic minority group are of special concern. Such women could benefit from ongoing trials aimed at optimiz...

I would like to add my thoughts and comments to the continuing discussion about librarians, our work, and GRATEFUL MED. Last year, I administered one of the National Library of Medicine's GRATEFUL MED outreach demonstration grants in South Carolina. At three different annual meetings, Area Health Education Center librarians demonstrated GRATEFUL MED. The attendees included students, nurses, hos...

Objective: Although research has identified interventions to address risk factors for elder abuse, it is unclear which are relevant specific immigrant communities. This study examined how Arabic-speaking immigrants in the Greater Toronto Area perceived acceptability of abuse and explored gender differences these perceptions. Methods: Older women men (N = 37) who self-identify as residing rated ...

As Rhode Island's only needle exchange program, ENCORE (Education, Needle Exchange, Counseling, Outreach, and REferrals) serves a wide range of clients infected or at risk for infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Through its on-site and outreach platforms across Rhode Island, ENCORE is in a unique position to serve at-risk individuals who may not otherwise present for prevention, testing and...