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Aug
13
0 comments Tags: education, Educational resources, toolkit
Noisy Planet is pleased to offer a Teacher Toolkit, an easy-to-use online resource to help educators teach children in grades 2 through 6 about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. The science-based classroom presentation explains what sound is, how sound travels through the ear, how loud sounds can damage hearing over time, and… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens
Aug
13
0 comments Tags: teen health, teens, toolkit
Raising awareness by sharing information and starting conversations about mental health is key in reducing stigma and increasing the likelihood that teens will seek mental health care when they need it. NAMI created Say it Out Loud toolkit to get teens talking about mental health. Say it Out Loud gives adults the tools they need… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Mental Health
Aug
13
0 comments Tags: cancer resource, consumer health, consumer health resources
The 48 page booklet Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation Guide is a consumer publication from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society that explains the processes involved with stem cell transplantation for the treatment of leukemia and other forms of blood cancers. It describes side effects that can occur as a result of the treatment, suggestions for… Read More »
Posted in: General
Jul
17
0 comments Tags: health professions, virtual reality
Unless you spend most of your time floating in an alternate universe, you are aware of how virtual reality, or VR, will transform the future of our healthcare. The latest NIH News in Health, Beyond Games: Using Virtual Reality to Improve Health, describes the potential uses of this technology. The NNLM PSR is excited to… Read More »
Posted in: General
Jul
17
0 comments Tags: consumer health, immigrant health
Immigrant health was briefly mentioned during the opening session of the NAHN Conference, and along with nurses, librarians are a group concerned with how to best support this population. For those interested in how libraries can help support this population, here are a few resources to share: REFORMA Children in Crisis Project – https://www.facebook.com/REFORMAChildreninCrisis/ CDC Immigrant… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, General
Jul
17
0 comments Tags: consumer health, consumer health resources, nurses
The NNLM PSR is exhibiting at the 2019 National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Conference today, July 17 through Friday, July 19. See links to a few session resources: Susan Hassmiller, RN, PhD, FAAN, spoke about The Future of Nursing 2020: How Latinos Can Play a Role in the Future of U.S. Health Care. Future of Nursing Campaign for Action… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Conferences, General
Jul
09
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The NNLM webinar series, PNR Rendezvous, has a free webinar focusing on vaccine information. When: Wednesday, August 21 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PT (please adjust to your time zone) Session Title: Libraries Connecting Communities to Vaccine Information & Resources With vaccines being in the headlines recently, it is likely many of your library patrons… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information Literacy, Public Health, Public Library, Webinars
Jul
09
0 comments Tags: disaster information
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) hosts a webinar series devoted to National Library of Medicine (NLM) resources. It’s an opportunity to learn more about an unfamiliar or even a familiar resource. These webinar sessions can reveal NLM hidden gems or highlight resource features that may be unfamiliar to users. NLM experts present… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, National Library of Medicine News, Webinars, Websites
Jul
09
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The number of states legalizing the use of marijuana is slowly growing, whether for medical and/or recreational use. Marijuana use among all adult age groups, both sexes, and pregnant women is increasing as well. At the same time, the perception of how harmful marijuana use can be is declining. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information Literacy, Substance Addiction and Misuse, Websites
Jun
19
0 comments Tags: book club, consumer health, LGBTQIA+
Interested in running a book club but not sure where to start? Interested in receiving an entirely free book club kit, bags, print materials, and discussion guide included? It may sound too good to be true, but thanks to the NNLM it’s not! Check out the Reading Club Kit Selection Guide and order yours today!
Posted in: General