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Jan
07
Wearing a mask is essential to slowing the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has created short videos, “I wear a mask because…“, to promote wearing masks. The videos feature sound bites from CDC staff about why they wear a mask. The videos are available in English and American Sign Language. Shorter… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health, Websites
Jan
07
0 comments Tags: healthy lifestyle, mental health, mindfulness, National Institutes of Health, NIH
Have you been feeling more stressed than usual? Many people are during these challenging times. The COVID-19 pandemic has many people feeling overwhelmed. Everyone feels stress sometimes. It’s a natural response to a challenge or demand. Stress can come from the day-to-day pressures of work and family. January’s NIH News in Health issue provides evidence… Read More »
Posted in: Articles, Mental Health
Jan
07
0 comments Tags: public health, public libraries
Establishing and sustaining collaborative partnerships between Public Libraries and Public Health departments presents opportunities to bring together existing networks and partnerships and further support the communities they serve. This webinar will discuss the benefits of strong partnerships between Public Libraries and Public Health departments. Opportunities and strategies for partnerships will also be discussed. Content for… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health, Webinars
Dec
03
0 comments Tags: MedlinePlus, social media
The new MedlinePlus Social Media Toolkit includes ready-made posts for social media and other communication channels. Sharing these posts will help to connect your community to high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted and easy to understand, in both English and Spanish. The toolkit includes images, texts, and links to resources from MedlinePlus…. Read More »
Posted in: National Library of Medicine News
Dec
03
0 comments Tags: environmental health, health disparities, health equity, NIH, social determinants
Speaker: Shannon N. Zenk, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.N., F.A.A.N., Director, National Institute of Nursing Research, Bethesda, MD Date: December 9, 2020 – 12:00 p.m. ET to 1:00 p.m. ET Location: Videocast; Registration Required Maybe the saying shouldn’t be “you are what you eat,” but rather “you are where you eat.” Social and economic factors, such as where someone lives, have powerful… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health, Webinars
Dec
03
0 comments Tags: CDC, HIV, HIV/AIDS
Monday, December 1st, was World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Providing accurate health information is essential to HIV prevention and management. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, HIV/AIDS
Nov
05
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The American Heart Association (AHA) recently published its 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Among the major changes are the addition of a sixth link focused on recovery in the AHA’s Chain of Survival, a widely-adopted series of critical actions that work to maximize the chance of someone surviving cardiac arrest…. Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Public Health
Nov
05
0 comments Tags: apps, health apps
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a new mobile app, My Mental Health Crisis Plan, which allows individuals who have serious mental illness (SMI) to create a plan to guide their treatment during a mental health crisis. The app was developed through SMI Adviser, a project funded by SAMHSA and administered by… Read More »
Posted in: Mental Health
Nov
05
0 comments Tags: adult health, caregivers
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is growing — and growing fast. Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. 1 in 10 people aged 65 and older. The number of people living with Alzheimer’s is expected to reach nearly 14 million by mid-century. In this webinar, the Alzheimer’s Association will provide… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, National Library of Medicine News, Senior, Webinars
Oct
13
0 comments Tags: genetics
MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine’s online health information resource, is always growing. “Help Me Understand Genetics,” new to MedlinePlus, is an introduction to fundamental topics related to human genetics, including illustrations and basic explanations of genetics concepts. “Help me Understand Genetics” begins with the basics of understanding cells and DNA, and also includes information… Read More »
Posted in: National Library of Medicine News