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Nov
10
0 comments Tags: community health, consumer health, social media, telehealth, telemedicine
The Health Resources and Services Administration has kicked off the #TelehealthTuesday social media campaign to spotlight Telehealth.HHS.gov as the trusted place for telehealth information for patients and providers. Every Tuesday, join HRSA and follow #TelehealthTuesday on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn as they highlight tips, best practices, and other resources to ensure telehealth success. Telehealth… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Public Health, Rural, Websites
Oct
27
0 comments Tags: pregnancy, support, women's health
Pregnancy loss is a harsh reality faced by many expecting couples. If you have lost your baby, you know how devastating and painful this loss can be. You might wonder if you’ll ever have a baby to hold and call your own. But surviving the emotional impact of pregnancy loss is possible. And many women… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information
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
Oct
08
0 comments Tags: cultural competency, discussion guide, health disparities, health equity, publication, social determinants
The American Public Health Association (APHA) now has a discussion guide to accompany the first three sessions of their Advancing Racial Equity webinar series to help use the webinars to initiate or deepen anti-racism efforts in your organizations, schools and communities. Advancing Racial Equity Webinar Series: Discussion Guide (Part I) includes: a summary of each webinar… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Minority Health Concerns, Public Health, Webinars
Sep
21
0 comments Tags: Hispanic, Hispanic Heritage Month, LatinX
The U.S. observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, sometimes referred to as LatinX Heritage Month, kicks off on September 15 and ends October 15. Several important, historical events land within this period, including Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, on September 15, Mexico’s following on September 16, and Chile’s on September… Read More »
Posted in: General, Health Information, Minority Health Concerns, Multilingual
Sep
03
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website provides updated information answering common questions about the 2020-21 flu season. Questions address topics such as the flu vaccine, getting the flu vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the difference between the flu and COVID-19.
Posted in: Health Information, Public Health, Websites
Sep
01
0 comments Tags: children and teen health, Educational resources, exercise, K-12, physical activity, physical education
The HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthy Schools has launched an online version of the Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT), a free self-assessment and planning guide that helps school districts and schools conduct a clear, complete and consistent analysis of physical education curricula. The online PECAT is aligned with the National… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information, Websites
Sep
01
0 comments Tags: COVID19, health disparities, health equity
Registration is now open for Advancing the Response to COVID-19: Sharing Promising Programs and Practices for Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities, a virtual symposium hosted by the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) on September 17 from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET. Register today to learn from national, state, Tribal and local experts leading these… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Minority Health Concerns, Public Health, Webinars
Aug
19
0 comments Tags: MedlinePlus, recursos en español, spanish language resources
The NIH MedlinePlus Magazine August 2020 issue is now available! Read about vaccinations, treatments for traumatic brain injuries, and what you need to know about strokes, among other topics. As always, the magazine is available in Spanish as well. Subscribe to have it delivered in print or electronically.
Posted in: General, Health Information