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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
13
0 comments Tags: cancer, exercise, fitness
Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Research has shown that women who exercise have an improved quality of life and have fewer side effects during and following treatment. Exercise has also been shown to enhance overall health and wellness, improve mood,… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Websites
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
Sep
29
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Carrie Ann Inaba doesn’t let Sjögren’s syndrome stand in her way. Find out how the “Dancing with the Stars” judge doesn’t let her autoimmune disease get the best of her here. Outside of her on-camera career, Inaba is a self-described warrior for those with Sjögren’s syndrome, a difficult and often painful autoimmune disease she has… Read More »
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
03
0 comments Tags: COVID19, libraries, mental health resources, public libraries
The Association of Library Service to Children (ALSC) created the resource #LookToLibraries to help librarians, parents, and caregivers to provide resources to children that promote mental well-being during times of uncertainty and change. Resources include tips for modeling safe use of digital devices and recommended reading lists to help children learn and cope.
Posted in: Children and Teens, Mental 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
Aug
11
0 comments Tags: health equity, Healthy People 2030, social determinants
On August 18, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will unveil the latest edition of Healthy People! Healthy People 2030 is a set of science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving health and well-being in the United States. During the webcast, we’ll highlight the new Healthy People 2030 goals and objectives and provide… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Public Health, Webinars, Websites
Aug
06
0 comments Tags: community health, toolkit
The Rural Telehealth Toolkit, available from the Rural Health Information Hub, provides information about creating and implementing telehealth programs in rural communities. The toolkit compiles evidence-based resources to provide guidance to organizations for creating telehealth programs, and addresses common challenges experienced in rural communities across the United States. The modules in the toolkit contain resources… Read More »
Jul
14
0 comments Tags: Educational resources, environmental health, science education
Looking for resources to learn about environment and health for middle school students? Explore the National Library of Medicine’s Tox Town Science Classroom to find lesson plans/activities, interactive games, hands on activities, videos, informational websites and more. Tox Town offers high quality consumer-level non-technical information about connections between chemicals, the environment, and the public’s health. … Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Websites