[Skip to Content]
View our RSS Feed
View our RSS Feed View our RSS Feed 
You are viewing the post list, filtered by category type. Select a post below for the full content.
Feb
05
0 comments Tags: African American History Month, Black History Month, sickle cell disease
In today’s BHIC posts, I will highlight a few health resources to spread information about important conditions and diseases affecting African-Americans and black people. February 28, 2019 is Rare Disease Awareness Day. Sickle Cell Disease is one rare disease affecting approximately 1 out of every 365 black or African-American births. According to ADM Dr. Brett… Read More »
Posted in: General, Minority Health Concerns
Feb
05
0 comments Tags: #blackgirlmagic, African American History Month, Black History Month
Whether they take place in the form of activities or food, applaud accomplishments big or small, celebrations call for bringing people together. The Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better is a national health awareness program of the Weight-control Information Network (WIN) that encourages black women to connect with friends and family in ways that improve… Read More »
Posted in: General, Minority Health Concerns
Feb
05
0 comments Tags: #NBHAAD, African American History Month, Black History Month, HIV/AIDS
This Thursday, February 7, 2019 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, coordinated by HIV.Gov, a website of the Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy. If you would like to arrange a program in your community, check out the Event Planning Guide. You may also participate virtually by using the Centers for Disease Control and… Read More »
Posted in: General, HIV/AIDS, Minority Health Concerns
Jan
10
0 comments Tags: consumer health, exercise, New Year's Resolutions
January kicks off the New Year, New Resolutions, and (sometimes) dreaded overcrowded gyms! One option to work around them – try the Move Your Way campaign! The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion created an online planner to help you plan weekly aerobic and muscle strengthening activities that interest you! Whether you enjoy gardening, dancing,… Read More »
Posted in: General
Jan
10
0 comments Tags: consumer health, glaucoma awareness, New Year's Resolutions
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and while you’re crossing your T’s and dotting your I’s (wink wink) on those New Year’s Resolutions, consider completing the Glaucoma Eye Q Test from PreventBlindness.Org . The site contains a list of several downloadable and printable fact sheets, including Common Eye Myths and tips for finding and visiting with… Read More »
Posted in: General
Jan
10
0 comments Tags: consumer health, family health, flu
The 2018-2019 flu season is upon us! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), peak flu season happens in fall and winter. Sometimes the flu can be confused with having a cold – how to tell the difference? One way is to compare your symptoms and, as always, consult with your healthcare… Read More »
Posted in: General
Dec
19
0 comments
Having problems deciding how you can cook healthy meals during the holidays? Check out these weekly posts for heart-healthy recipes on MedlinePlus. This week’s recipe is for a warm and tasty peach cobbler.
Posted in: General
Dec
19
0 comments
When planning your holiday meals this season, you may have to keep in mind friends or family members with a food allergy or intolerance. Allergic reactions might include itching, abdominal cramps, drop in blood pressure or trouble breathing. Learn how to avoid cross-contamination when cooking and how to manage food allergies on the food allergy health topic page… Read More »
Posted in: General, National Library of Medicine News
Nov
26
0 comments
The Community Guide is a place to search for evidence-based findings from the Community Preventive Services Task force. This information can be helpful when designing community interventions because the guide discusses interventions that have worked for others and how well they have worked. There is also information about the cost of the approach, and any… Read More »
Posted in: General, Low Income, Minority Health Concerns, Websites
Nov
26
0 comments
Join the National Network of Libraries of Medicine- Middle Atlantic Region on December 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm EST for their monthly Boost Box series. This series aims to boost your knowledge of National Library of Medicine products and additional health information topics. The month of December will feature guest speaker Mary Ehret, M.S.,R.D., L.D.N.,… Read More »
Posted in: General, Public Health, Public Library, Webinars