Change in library's public access hours

Effective Saturday, March 12th, the library will only be open to students, faculty and staff of KU Medical Center on Saturdays and Sundays via badge access.  Members of the public who need to conduct medical research may use the blue call box at the 39th St. entrance or call 913-588-7166 to request admittance into the building.  Thank you for your cooperation and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

AAMC provides resources for working with students who have disabilities

The AAMC has released a new publication that provides medical educators with resources to work with students who have disabilities. The book reflects a more current view of what constitutes a disability and provides practical guidance on how to assist medical students from admission to graduation. http://tinyurl.com/2ep426z

Meet Our Health Literacy Experts

October is national Health Literacy Month. Health literacy includes the ability to read, understand, and apply medical information. This can include prescription drug information, appointment slips, brochures, doctor's instructions and consent forms, along with the ability to negotiate complex health care systems. Requiring more than just reading skills, a health literate patient must possess a complex group of reading, listening, analytical, and decision-making skills — and the ability to apply these skills to health situations.

Meet Our Health Literacy Experts