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Reminder! Today's free MHIKNET education: Searching for Health Information
by Orvie Dingwall 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

Reminder that MHIKNET's free, online, education session is today: Searching for Health Information TODAY - September 23rd (online) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Register at: http://<http://bit.ly/2lOH8bS>bit.ly/2lOH8bS<http://bit.ly/2lOH8bS> We will discuss the 5 steps involved in searching for health information, reliable sources to use in your search, and a brief overview of MHIKNET library services. This webinar is offered as part of Learn @ Work Week. Can't Attend Today's Session? If you can't attend today's session, the recording will be posted on our website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> Want to Attend Other Free, Online, MHIKNET Education Sessions? Visit our website<https://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/mhiknet/>, or view the attached poster, for the listing of our fall education program. All MHIKNET education events are online and free to attend, and we encourage you to circulate these events with your colleagues. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca/> [mhiknet logo 1] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here.<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>

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upcoming MHIKNET Fall Education sessions
by Christine Neilson 16 Sep '19

16 Sep '19

Happy Autumn everyone! We are pleased to announce our upcoming fall education sessions. We hope you'll join us. Searching for Health Information September 23rd (online) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2lOH8bS>bit.ly/2lOH8bS<http://bit.ly/2lOH8bS> We will discuss the 5 steps involved in searching for health information, some sources to use in your search, and a brief overview of MHIKNET library services. This webinar is offered as part of Learn @ Work Week. Keeping Current October 16th (online) 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2kKlBku>bit.ly/2kKlBku<http://bit.ly/2kKlBku> This session will introduce some of the options available to you for keeping up with the latest research. Googling for Good Evidence November 22nd (online) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2lPUxk5>bit.ly/2lPUxk5<http://bit.ly/2lPUxk5> We will discuss tips and tricks that you can use to take your Google search up a notch. All MHIKNET education events are online and free to attend, and we encourage you to circulate these events with your colleagues. [mhiknet logo 1] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here.<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>

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update your bookmarks & MHKNET education session on Wednesday - Searching for Government Online Information
by Christine Neilson 26 Aug '19

26 Aug '19

Please Update Your Bookmarks We have just transitioned to a new online system for our website; you can still access the site by typing www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> into the address bar of your web browser, but you will need to update any bookmarks you've saved for the mhiknet website. If you have bookmarked part of our site, please take a few minutes to update. Thanks! Reminder: Introduction to Searching for Online Government Information Aug 28, online 11:00 am - noon Register Here: http://bit.ly/2JSUtbB This is a quick reminder of our education session this coming Wednesday. This introductory webinar will discuss the different types of government publications that are available, and some strategies for finding government information. If you're not able to attend this session, or if you're interested in viewing our previous sessions, all recording are available at www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> All MHIKNET education events are online and free to attend, and we encourage you to circulate these events with your colleagues. [mhiknet logo 1]

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Reminder: MHIKNET free education session - UpToDate from Start to Finish
by Orvie Dingwall 30 Jul '19

30 Jul '19

A reminder about the upcoming MHIKNET education sessions. All MHIKNET education events are online and free to attend, and we encourage you to circulate these events with your colleagues. If you're not able to attend these sessions, or if you're interested in viewing our previous sessions, all recording are available at www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> UpToDate from Start to Finish July 31, online 2:00 pm - 3:00pm Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/32w89lr>bit.ly/32w89lr<http://bit.ly/32w89lr> Learn all you need to know about UpToDate, including how to login, search for information, earn continuing education credits, use the mobile app, critically appraise and follow-up on recommendations, and access full-text articles from the reference lists. Introduction to Searching for Online Government Information Aug 28, online 11:00 am - noon Register Here: http://bit.ly/2JSUtbB This introductory webinar will discuss the different types of government publications that are available, and some strategies for finding government information. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca/> [mhiknet logo 1] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>.

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Announcing MHIKNET's free, online summer education series
by Orvie Dingwall 18 Jul '19

18 Jul '19

We are pleased to announce our 2019 summer education series! All MHIKNET education events are online and free to attend, and we encourage you to circulate these events with your colleagues. If you're not able to attend these sessions, or if you're interested in viewing our previous sessions, all recording are available at www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> UpToDate from Start to Finish July 31, online 2:00 pm - 3:00pm Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/32w89lr>bit.ly/32w89lr<http://bit.ly/32w89lr> Learn all you need to know about UpToDate, including how to login, search for information, earn continuing education credits, use the mobile app, critically appraise and follow-up on recommendations, and access full-text articles from the reference lists. Introduction to Searching for Online Government Information Aug 28, online 11:00 am - noon Register Here: http://bit.ly/2JSUtbB This introductory webinar will discuss the different types of government publications that are available, and some strategies for finding government information. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca/> [mhiknet logo 1] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>.

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MHIKNET Trivia winner
by Christine Neilson 14 Jun '19

14 Jun '19

Congratulations go out to Veronica at Southern Health–Santé Sud! She's the lucky winner of a $50 Amazon gift card for participating in our June MHIKNET Trivia. We hope everyone has enjoyed our 10 Year Anniversary activities! [http://libapps-ca.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/55323/images/Happy_Anniversary_…] MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba Tel: 204-789-3804 Toll Free: 1-877-789-3804 Fax: 204-789-3923 mhiknet(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mhiknet@umanitoba.ca> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca<http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here.<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>

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Test your MHIKNET knowledge and enter to win a gift card!
by Christine Neilson 11 Jun '19

11 Jun '19

TEST YOUR MHIKNET KNOWLEDGE WITH MHIKNET TRIVIA! We're closing our 10 year anniversary celebrations with a second round of MHIKNET Trivia. You may choose to provide your contact information at the end of the questions for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. You do not need to answer the questions correctly to win, but you must be eligible for MHIKNET's services (i.e. staff of participating regional health authorities, staff of Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living, or a fee-for-service physician in Manitoba). The trivia contest closes at 16h00 on Wednesday June 12, 2019, and the winner will be announced on Thursday June 13, 2019. Take the quiz at: http://bit.ly/2JTxWh8 Good luck! MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba Tel: 204-789-3804 Toll Free: 1-877-789-3804 Fax: 204-789-3923 mhiknet(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mhiknet@umanitoba.ca> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca<http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here.<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>

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10 resources to check out in May & the return of MHIKNET trivia
by Christine Neilson 16 May '19

16 May '19

10 RESOURCES TO CHECK OUT IN MAY Summer is finally on its way! For our last installment of 10 Resources to Check Out, we've pulled together a list of 10 online resources inspired by warm weather and summer activities. Check it out at http://bit.ly/2VHKDSv MHIKNET TRIVIA RETURNS ON JUNE 3RD To wrap up our 10 year celebrations, we're holding another MHIKNET trivia contest in June! You may choose to provide your contact information at the end of the questions for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. You do not need to answer the questions correctly to win, but you must be eligible for MHIKNET's services (i.e. staff of participating regional health authorities, staff of Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living, or a fee-for-service physician). Keep an eye out for our message with the link to the contest next month! MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba Tel: 204-789-3804 Toll Free: 1-877-789-3804 Fax: 204-789-3923 mhiknet(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mhiknet@umanitoba.ca> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca<http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca/> If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here.<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>

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MHIKNET April education session & new Choosing Wisely Canada report
by Orvie Dingwall 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

With spring (hopefully) upon us, it's time for our final winter education session. We are excited to welcome a return guest speaker - we hope you'll join us. EDUCATION SESSION - CREATING MAPS FOR HEALTH CARE Librarian Grace Romund guest-hosts this session, demonstrating in real time how you can take raw health data and turn it into a map! In this session you will discover how to integrate existing GIS data and health data sources (e.g. Statistics Canada, WHO, etc.) to visualize and analyze health statistics geographically. You will also learn about geographic data points and how to visualize data that you may have collected in your research or practice. This session will primarily focus on the free open source software program QGIS. Previous GIS experience is not required. April 11, 2019, online 1:00 - 2:00 pm Register here<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4826213227854325763> CHOOSING WISELY CANADA - BUILDING A MOVEMENT: THE FIRST FIVE YEARS Last week Choosing Wisely Canada released a new report, highlighting the major achievements from the past five years of the initiative. View the report at: https://choosingwiselycanada.org/perspective/cwc-five-years MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba Tel: 204-789-3804 Toll Free: 1-877-789-3804 Fax: 204-789-3923 mhiknet(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mhiknet@umanitoba.ca> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>.

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MHIKNET April education session & 10 nutrition resources to check out for March
by Christine Neilson 19 Mar '19

19 Mar '19

Our final education session for the season is coming up in a couple of weeks, and we are excited to welcome a return guest speaker - we hope you'll join us. We've also gathered another set of web resources to check out this month! EDUCATION SESSION - CREATING MAPS FOR HEALTH CARE Librarian Grace Romund guest-hosts this session, demonstrating in real time, how you can take raw health data and turn it into a map! April 11, 2019, online 1:00 - 2:00 pm Register here<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4826213227854325763> 10 NUTRITION RESOURCES TO CHECK OUT IN MARCH March is Nutrition Month. If you haven't seen the latest MHIKNET blog post yet, check out our featured nutrition resources for patients and health professionals: http://bit.ly/2HE5oq5 MHIKNET Library Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library University of Manitoba Tel: 204-789-3804 Toll Free: 1-877-789-3804 Fax: 204-789-3923 mhiknet(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mhiknet@umanitoba.ca> http://mhiknet.lib.umanitoba.ca If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>.

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