The Hōkūleʽa Worldwide Voyage Comes Full Circle: The NLM Connection

Posted on by Dr. Fred Wood
A double-hulled canoe sails on placid waters, an island visible on the horizon

Guest post by Dr. Fred Wood, Outreach and Evaluation Scientist in the Office of Health Information Programs Development. On June 17, the ocean-going, double-hulled canoe Hōkūleʽa (named for Arcturus, the Star of Gladness) successfully completed its historic Worldwide Voyage.  The Hōkūleʽa departed Honolulu, Hawaiʽi, on May 18, 2014 and over the last three years traveled … Continue reading The Hōkūleʽa Worldwide Voyage Comes Full Circle: The NLM Connection

Health Disparities: Big Data to the Rescue?

Posted on by Dr. Fred Wood
Photo of a group of African-Americans within the outline of the United States

Guest post by Dr. Fred Wood, Outreach and Evaluation Scientist in the Office of Health Information Programs Development. Socially disadvantaged populations have fewer opportunities to achieve optimal health. They also experience preventable differences when facing disease or injury. These inequities, known collectively as health disparities, significantly impact personal and public health. Despite decades of research … Continue reading Health Disparities: Big Data to the Rescue?