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Oct
08
0 comments Tags: consumer health, consumer health resources, health literacy, national health observances, toolkit
Health Literacy Month is a time for organizations, advocates, and individuals to promote the importance of making health information understandable for everyone. In the spirit of Health Literacy Month this October, the Public Library Association (PLA) is highlighting a suite of free tools and resources to public libraries to build awareness of health issues, prevention,… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Public Library, Websites
Oct
08
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health equity, health insurance, LGBTQIA+ health, minority health, webinar
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it critical for health information providers across the country to stay informed about the special protections and benefits health insurance coverage offers to the safety of LGBTQ community members. This free webinar will help educate public library practitioners about available health insurance coverage options, benefits, and special federal protections exclusively… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Minority Health Concerns, Public Library
Aug
11
0 comments Tags: caregivers, mental health, mental health resources
The Compassion in Action Webinar Series will describe ways faith and community groups are addressing the needs of those with mental illness and their caregivers. Through the Compassion in Action Guide and this webinar series, the hope is to encourage more faith communities to walk with and provide community for a lifetime to people with… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Mental Health, Webinars
Jul
28
0 comments Tags: awareness, health tips, talk to your doctor month
August is “Talk To Your Doctor” Month. Clear and honest communication between you and your physician can help you both make smart choices about your health. It’s important to be honest and upfront about your symptoms even if you feel embarrassed or shy. Have an open dialogue with your doctor — ask questions to make… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Information Literacy, Multilingual, Senior
Jul
14
0 comments Tags: consumer health, cultural humility, culturally and linguistically appropriate services, Educational resources, health disparities, health equity, health literacy, social determinants, toolkit
Clinical Conversations is a program from the Network of the National Library of Medicine for training clinicians and other clinical staff who interact with patients about health literacy and related concepts. This program allows clinical trainers or managers to offer brief trainings embedded into regular staff meetings or trainings that they already facilitate as a… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Minority Health Concerns
May
21
0 comments Tags: coronavirus, COVID19
En éste episodio de JUNTOS radio tenemos a un invitado muy especial, el médico especialista en medicina interna: Armando Villanueva y hablaremos sobre algunas de las dudas que hay respecto al Coronavirus. ¡No te lo pierdas! On this episode of JUNTOS Radio, we have a very special invited guest, Armando Villanueva, a specialized Internal Medicine… Read More »
Posted in: General, Health Information, Health Information Literacy
Apr
14
0 comments Tags: American Indian, consumer health, consumer health resources, culturally and linguistically appropriate services, dental health, health equity, minority health, Native American, spanish language resources
“A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby” is an easy-to-read brochure for parents of infants or toddlers freely available from the NIH National Institute of Dental and Cranial Facial Research. It explains why baby teeth are important, gives tips on how to prevent early childhood tooth decay, and promotes the age 1 dental visit. The brochure… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Minority Health Concerns, Multilingual
Feb
24
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Learn how to conduct a health reference interview using ethical and effective communication strategies in this 4 credit/4 module asynchronous online class. Through interactive, self-paced tutorials, discussion forums, and a synthesis exercise, users will learn: What is a health reference interview How the library can protect patrons’… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Webinars
Feb
24
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Are you interested in providing health information to your community? We know how difficult this can be in small and rural libraries with limited budget and personnel. Announcing the NNLM Human Genetics Film Kit. Partnering with the NIH All of Us Research program, we are providing film kits to up to 250 public libraries across… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Information, Health Information Literacy
Feb
06
0 comments Tags: Educational resources, health insurance, health literacy, teens
Navigating the Health Care System is a four-unit health literacy curriculum designed by Nemours Children’s Health System for use with high-school-aged adolescents in classroom and community settings. It is designed to prepare students to be responsible for managing their own health care as they transition into adulthood. Units include: Definitions (health, health care, self-advocacy, health… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information Literacy