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Feb
17
0 comments Tags: community health workers, COVID-19
The National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) has joined the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM)’s National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) of partners to inform community-driven response, recovery, and resiliency strategies for addressing the impact of COVID-19 on communities. In response to the needs of communities most impacted by COVID-19, NACHW has partnered with Morehouse… Read More »
Posted in: General, Health Information
Feb
04
0 comments Tags: consumer health resources, exercise, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, nutrition
Although we do not have concrete evidence regarding specific dietary factors that can reduce risk of COVID-19, we do know that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is critical to keeping our immune system strong. Beyond immunity, research has shown that individuals following five key habits—eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, not… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Public Health
Feb
04
0 comments Tags: substance use disorders
The Network of National Library of Medicine’s (NNLM) Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Initiative aims raise awareness of National Library of Medicine’s Substance Use Disorders resources and the resources of partner organizations. As part of this initiative, NNLM staff launched a new guide to information on Substance Use Disorders. The guide links to free and reliable… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Public Health, Substance Addiction and Misuse
Jan
20
0 comments Tags: consumer health, mental health
The Mental Health America (MHA) 2021 Report on the State of Mental Health in America is out. In the above links you will find a Collection of Data across all 50 states and the District of Columbia answering the following questions: How many adults and youth have mental health issues? How many adults and youth… Read More »
Posted in: General, Health Information, Mental Health
Jan
20
0 comments Tags: COVID19, funding, minority health, Office of Minority Health
The weekly newsletter from the Office of Minority Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is here! Check the site version to find information about Combat COVID, funding, webinars, and more! The Combat COVID website, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, was created to provide information about vaccines,… Read More »
Posted in: General, Health Information, Minority Health Concerns
Jan
20
0 comments Tags: COVID19, multicultural resources
The CDC published new information about the new COVID-19 variations on January 15, 2021. Information about the characteristics of these variants is rapidly emerging. Scientists are working to learn more about how easily they might spread, whether they could cause more severe illness, and whether currently authorized vaccines will protect people against them. At this… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Multilingual
Jan
12
0 comments Tags: collection management, community health, consumer health resources, Educational resources
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) has a new on-demand course available for you to include in your professional development. Consumer Health Collection Management, is 4 credit hour online course which reviews collection management principles for health-related collections in public libraries. Watch a recorded presentation and complete 2 assignments to evaluate your… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Public Library
Dec
30
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Work pressures, relationship stress and other life challenges can cause tension headaches — especially when you add repetitive activities and poor posture to the mix. A chiropractor from the Cleveland Clinic offers practical tips for relief here.
Posted in: Health Information
Dec
03
0 comments Tags: CDC, HIV, HIV/AIDS
Monday, December 1st, was World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Providing accurate health information is essential to HIV prevention and management. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, HIV/AIDS
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