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Welcome to the Minnesota electronic Health Library project update page. Our vision for MeHL is to support a healthier Minnesota by providing 24/7, online access to evidence-based, clinical care information to people throughout the state: health care providers, particularly in rural areas; students in health-related programs; and citizens who need to make informed decisions about their own care.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

MeHL Funding Update

The Minnesota Electronic Health Library (MeHL) was not funded during the 2015 legislative session. Thank you for your support of this initiative to bring evidence-based health information and the latest medical research to all Minnesotans. 
We celebrated many accomplishments over the last two years and built a strong foundation to continue this work in the future. We plan to continue developing relationships with health providers, librarians, students, educators, and legislators and hope to bring the MeHL proposal to the legislature in 2017.
Thank you for your continued interest in and support of MeHL. Here’s to a successful 2017 legislative session!

Friday, May 8, 2015

Final Call to Support the Minnesota Electronic Health Library (MeHL)


The University of Minnesota is seeking legislative funding for a Minnesota Electronic Health Library (MeHL).

If funded, MeHL would provide ALL Minnesotans access to reliable, high quality health information and the latest medical research, which is only available through costly licenses.

MeHL is currently being discussed in conference committees. The coming days are crucial in showing your support.

Contact your the Higher Education Conference Committee members today!

Let them know that quality health information is important to you, to health providers, to health professions students, and to patients and caregivers - especially in rural Minnesota.
Thank you for your support. Together, we can ensure that our Minnesota is a healthy Minnesota!


Tuesday, April 14, 2015

MeHL Part of Omnibus Bill



The Minnesota Electronic Health Library (MeHL) is still under consideration at the Legislature. The omnibus bill, which includes MeHL, will be released tomorrow (April 15). We ask that you voice your support of MeHL at this important time.

Here’s what you can do:
  1. Share information on MeHL through your email networks and social media. There is a lot of information already prepared on the MeHL website.
  2. Connect with local media about the benefits of MeHL. We have a press release you can share. You can email Erinn Aspinall (aspin005@umn.edu) if you would like the press release document
  3. Send letters (email works) in support of MeHL to all higher education committee members, including committee chairs. These can come from you, from your colleagues, and/or from your Directors and CEOs. Sample letters are available on the MeHL website's Support MeHL page
House: Higher Education Policy and Finance Committee:

Chair: Bud Nornes (GOP)
471 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
651-296-4946 or 800-336-8017
rep.bud.nornes@house.mn
Vice Chair: Marion O'Neill (GOP)
549 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
651-296-5063 or 800-920-5875
rep.marion.oneill@house.mn
Senate: Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee:

Chair: Terri E. Bonoff (44, DFL) 325 Capitol
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
651-296-4314
sen.terri.bonoff@senate.mn 
Vice Chair: Greg D. Clausen (57, DFL) 303 Capitol
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
651-296-4120

If funded, MeHL will provide ALL Minnesotans with access to reliable, high-quality health information and the latest medical research.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Janice Jaguszewski Supports the Minnesota Electronic Health Library


Librarian Janice Jaguszewski supports the Minnesota Electronic Health Library and so can you! Contact your legislators and let them know that access to quality health information is important for a Healthy Minnesota




Friday, March 6, 2015

Dentistry Dean Leon Assael Supports the Minnesota Electronic Health Library

Dentistry Dean Leon Assael supports the Minnesota Electronic Health Library and so can you! Contact your legislators and let them know that access to quality health information is important for a Healthy Minnesota.


Thursday, March 5, 2015

Follow MeHL at the Legislature

Senate bill SF1195, which includes funding for the Minnesota Electronic Health Library, has been introduced and referred to the Finance Committee.  You can follow the progress of this bill on the Senate website.

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Library Legislative Day

We had a great time meeting with our legislators today to share information on MeHL. Many thanks to @johnlesch, @JohnMarty, @BevScalze, @JDIsaacson, Rep. Wagenius, @TorresRayMN, @SenDickCohen, and Rep. Clark. ‪#‎mnleg‬ ‪#‎UMNProud