Health Bytes with Region 3

As we bring 2025 to a close, we’re revisiting two conversations that stayed with us long after they ended—Still Me: A Journey Through Alzheimer’s, sharing Holly’s lived experience, and Dr. Sarah Ross: Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Technology, exploring how innovation is shaping care. Before we begin, we want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for listening, for learning, and for showing up...

“Applying AI: Risks and Benefits in Health Science Education” is presented by a team of experts from University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC): Peter Johnson, MISLT, Head of Research and Learning; Prasanna Vaduvathiriyan, MLS, AHIP-D, Biomedical Librarian; and Perry T. Weidling BSN, MLIS, Research and Learning Librarian. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly shifting how info...

“A Fireside Chat with Margaret Foster and the team at Texas A&M: Systematic Reviews”is presented by a team of experts from Texas A&M University: Margaret J. Foster, MS, MPH, Evidence Synthesis and Scholarly Dissemination Librarian and the Head of the Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses at the Medical Sciences Library; Kyle M. Holland, Information Specialist with the Center for Sys...

“Medical Nutrition Therapy in Clinical Practice: Enhancing patient outcomes" is presented by Robyn Kovacs, MS, RDN, LD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Nutrition at UNT Health Fort Worth. Although a significant proportion of Americans live with one or more chronic disease, the critical role of nutrition in risk reduction and disease management is often underappreciated. Medical Nutrition Therapy (...

3D Printing Basics" is presented by Marlo Brown, reference librarian at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. This presentation covers the basics of 3D printing. Attendees will learn why they might want to purchase a 3D printer and what to look for in a printer. They will also learn what they need to get started in 3D printing and how even a basic 3D printer can be useful in...

In a special break from our usual Health Bytes programming, NNLM Region 3 is proud to present a previously unheard episode of the NNLM Discovery podcast, a series exploring how NNLM engages with communities throughout the United States. We are so grateful to the team who produced this insightful piece and we hope you enjoy it. For more NNLM Discovery Podcast content, visit www.nnlm.gov/podcast.

"Navigating Systematic Reviews with AI: Best Practices and Challenges" is presented by Margaret Foster, MS, MPH, Evidence Synthesis and Scholarly Communication Librarian and the Head of the Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses, Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University. As the newest disruptor, AI has everyone considering its place in our daily work. For those conducting evide...

In our final episode of the series, we are joined by Dr. Sarah Ross – she helps us better understand Alzheimer’s and dementia, and what new technologies are helping to treat and even diagnose the disease.

Today we are speaking with Karen and Jim Thompson. Married for approaching 50 years - they share about Karen’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how they are coping as a family, and how support groups have been an important part of their journey.

Today we speak with social worker, Jane Oderberg – she has supported many individuals who are walking the journey with Alzheimer’s. She shares important resources, expert insights and valuable advice.

Few people are prepared for the role of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, especially when their loved one is in the prime of adulthood. Hear from Liz Miller about what it’s like to walk alongside a spouse through the journey, the emotional toll of becoming a caregiver and the resilience it takes to show up every day. We learn about the importance of creating support systems and finding communit...

Understand what Alzheimer’s and dementia are – and what they aren’t. Listen as Dr. April Wiechmann describes the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s, how she makes a diagnosis and the best chances for preventing the disease.

What does it feel like to live with Alzheimer’s? In our first podcast episode we meet Holly, a remarkable woman who was diagnosed at the age of 50 with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Holly courageously shares her journey from realizing something was seriously wrong to getting a diagnosis, and then to getting on with her life.

"Promotion of Digital Access & Literacy among People who Use Substances " is presented by Dr. Hannah S. Szlyk, PhD, LCSW, Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine. Digital literacy is now being recognized as a social determinant of health. Digital literacy is often defined as the varying ability of both children and adults to use digital technologies and unders...

"Powering Clinics & Communities with PubMed: Building Library Awareness at a Safety-Net Hospital System" is presented by Brandy Klug, MLS, MSEd, Clinical Library Manager for Gibson D. Lewis Library at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This webinar is designed to provide a general overview of the NNLM grant submission process, with a focus on assessing needs within a library, orga...

"A Guide to Getting Started in Research and Publishing" is presented by Lindsay Blake, EdD, MLIS, AHIP, Clinical Services Coordinator and a Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. This webinar is designed to give new professionals a look at how to approach publishing and research as new librarians, faculty, and/or professionals. Starting with idea formation and running throug...

“Enhancing AI Interactions: Leveraging the CLEAR Framework for Effective Prompting" is presented by Dr. Leo Lo, Dean of the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico. The ability to craft precise and effective prompts is crucial for maximizing the utility of generative AI models such as ChatGPT. This webinar introduces the CLEAR framework—a structured appr...

Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness: Bridging the Gaps Between Mosquito and Vector Control Programs, Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Professionals, Politicians, and the Public" is presented by Nina Dacko from the Gulf South VECTOR Training and Education Center. It is well known that mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on Earth due to their ability to spread disease. They may also decrea...

"Collection Development and Reference Strategies for Sexual and Reproductive Health Information" is presented by Barbara Alvarez, author of The Library’s Guide to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information with ALA Editions. Looking to provide evidence-based sexual and reproductive health information in your library? This webinar is for you. Sexual and reproductive health information is a crucial...

"AI in Healthcare - Balancing Risk and Opportunity" is presented by Dr. Lindsey Jarrett, Vice President of Ethical AI Services at The Center for Practical Bioethics. Technology is advancing at a rapid pace in what can feel like every sector of our lives, and healthcare is not exempt. In healthcare settings, AI assists in detecting, predicting, and monitoring health status, conditions, and behavior...

"How Community Health Workers fit in Team Base Care" is presented by Bryan Carcamo, BS, CHW from KC CARE Health Center and Treva Smith, CHW-I from Community Care Network of Kansas. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are non-medical public health workers who connect communities to health care and social service providers. A CHW also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowled...

"2-1-1 Texas Overview" is presented by Amy Callaway from the 211 Texas United Way Helpline for North Central Texas Fort Worth.211 Texas is a free information and resource line that is answered 24/7. We have access to a language line and can help people in over 150 languages. This training will cover what 211 Texas is, how to reach 211 Texas, the resources listed with 211, how 211 provides informat...

"Generative AI in Health Sciences Libraries: What to Do Now" is presented by Lauren Hays Ph. D. from the University of Central Missouri. In this webinar, Lauren Hays shared about the current state of generative AI. Then, she led a discussion about how this technology is impacting health sciences libraries and how it may impact health sciences libraries in the future. The webinar ended with informa...

"NaNDA: An Open Data Resource for Health Science Researchers" is presented by Lindsay Gypin, Marilyn Sinkewicz, and Philippa Clarke from the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research. Health disparities are a function of access to and control over the multiple determinants of health, including the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, and age. This web...

"Expanding Claire's Community Y2 Project: Creating a Partner Violence Prevention Education Program" is presented by Shannon VanLandingham and Liza Gant from #BeMoreLikeClaire . Claire’s Community is comprehensive relationship violence prevention program created to teach safe and healthy relationship skills; engage and equip influential adults and peers; disrupt pathways to relationsh...