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Sep
06
0 comments Tags: consumer health resources, health literacy
5 class offerings! This hands-on class will cover the health information seeking behavior of consumers and the role of the librarian in the provision of health information for the public. Come learn about the evolution of consumer health, health literacy and the e-patient. Participants will leave equipped with knowledge of top consumer health sites and… Read More »
Posted in: General, Health Information Literacy, Public Health, Public Library
Sep
05
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West Nile Virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. Cases of West Nile virus have recently been reported in the continental US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports “the most effective way to prevent infection from West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites. Mosquitoes bite during the… Read More »
Posted in: General
Aug
21
0 comments Tags: children and teen health, consumer health, spanish language resources
August signals back to school season for many families and communities! While finding books and supplies may be at the top of people’s checklists, health should be a leading priority as well. LatinX and Spanish speaking families may encounter difficulties finding materials to learn more about health topics or discuss them with teachers, healthcare providers,… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, General
Aug
21
0 comments Tags: consumer health, LGBTQIA+ health, reproductive health
Migraines, constipation, diarrhea, painful sexual intercourse – all possible issues menstruators, or people who menstruate, may experience. For those unfamiliar with the word, menstruators is a gender-inclusive term to address the fact that non-binary, gender nonconforming, and trans people menstruate as well. A PubMed Central search for “trans gender AND menstruation” retrieves 866 results, compared… Read More »
Posted in: General
Aug
21
0 comments Tags: consumer health, LGBTQIA+ health
The NNLM New England Region is offering a webinar on Improving the Health, Safety, and Well-being of LGBTQ+ Populations tomorrow, 08/22/19 at 8 AM/HT , 11 AM PT , 1 PM CT , 2 PM ET. This webinar is aimed at librarians, healthcare professionals, and the general public who wish to learn about the healthcare… Read More »
Posted in: General
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
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