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The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association (PNC-MLA) and the Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 invite you to join us for our next session of the
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<b class="ContentPasted0">When: </b>Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. PDT</p>
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<b class="ContentPasted0">Presentation: </b><a class="ContentPasted0"></a><a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/navigating-food-insecurity-understanding-complexities-food-environment-0" id="OWA178c11ed-38eb-70ab-9ef6-c666e58e7de4" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk146608767">Navigating
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This presentation delves into the complexities of food environments and their impact on food security. In this session, Dr. Basey will explore the factors that influence individuals' ability to access, prepare, and consume food, shedding light on often-overlooked
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<a class="ContentPasted0">The presentation introduces Dr. Basey’s study about hunger and food insecurity in Georgia. The study examines how household characteristics, personal factors, and socioeconomic status in any region of the United States can shape food
insecurity and its effects on health. It underscores the importance of understanding the food environment from a household perspective, considering food access, preparation, and consumption.</a><span class="MsoCommentReference"><span style="font-size:8.0pt"></span></span><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></p>
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<b class="ContentPasted0">Presenter: </b>Dr. Stephanie Basey is a freelance rural health researcher who is passionate about demystifying research and making it more accessible to the broader community. With a Ph.D. in Rural Health Sciences from Mercer University
School of Medicine and a Master of Health Sciences in Health Care Quality from George Washington University, Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field.<b><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></b></p>
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The webinar is free and <a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/navigating-food-insecurity-understanding-complexities-food-environment-0" id="OWAb0d012e2-9278-c9cb-b7cc-69b1f0f65aca" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0">registration</a> is required. Unable
to attend the live session? It will be recorded and posted on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NnlmGov" id="OWA5d8439af-8af7-955f-a452-35800bd86012" class="OWAAutoLink ContentPasted0">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Emily Hamstra, MSI </b>(she/her) | Assistant Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 5<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">University of Washington Box 357155<o:p></o:p></p>
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