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Dec
05
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Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens. Gender Spectrum’s guide Holiday Resources for Families, Youth, and Professionals provides tips for talking about gender during the holidays. Resources include “Tips for Communicating with Family and Friends about Your Child’s Gender,” tips for grandparents, videos of youth discussing their… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Websites
Dec
05
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The Family Caregiver Alliance’s mission is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care. The organization provides resources and support for caregivers. Their Resources by Health Issue or Condition page provides information about caring for specific conditions from ALS to Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. Caregivers will find information to… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Websites
Nov
12
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In coordination with Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment for 2020, which runs Nov. 1–Dec. 15, 2019, in states that use the Federal Marketplace Platform, the Public Library Association (PLA) has released a new online tutorial to help consumers sign up for health insurance. The course, Using Healthcare.gov to Enroll in Health Insurance, covers the basics of securing… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Information, Websites
Nov
12
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Earlier this year, a fuzzy green Muppet, named Karli, was introduced. Karli is in foster care because her mother is in recovery. When a family member struggles with addiction, the whole family struggles. Children often think it’s their fault; they feel shame, embarrassment, guilt, and loneliness; they may feel invisible. It takes special effort to… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Substance Addiction and Misuse, Websites
Nov
08
0 comments Tags: American Indian, consumer health resources, healthy lifestyle, minority health, Native American, Native health, teens
We R Native is a comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them. We R Native promote holistic health and positive growth in our local communities and nation at large. The site provides articles, blogs, videos, and social support on topics related… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Environmental Health, Health Information, Mental Health, Minority Health Concerns, Substance Addiction and Misuse, Websites
Oct
08
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Did you know CDC Healthy Schools has a website just for kids? Check out the BAM! Body and Mind website, with cool health info including an original web comic series! The BAM! Body and Mind website is for tweens (kids 9–12 years old), their parents, and their teachers. BAM! has information on health topics such as how… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information Literacy, Websites
Oct
08
0 comments Tags: consumer health, consumer health resources, senior health
Healthy Brains is a new Cleveland Clinic website. This website is an interactive platform designed to provide individualized brain health assessment tools, lifestyle tips and medical news on the prevention, early detection and treatment for brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Visitors to the website can also sign up for a Brain Check-up and receive… Read More »
Oct
03
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Fall is a great time to go hiking! Whether you’re headed to a National Park or a local trail, it’s important to be prepared for your hike. The National Park Service’s Hike Smart guide provides tips for preparing for a hike and staying safe on the trail. The guide includes information about knowing your physical… Read More »
Posted in: Websites
Jul
09
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The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) hosts a webinar series devoted to National Library of Medicine (NLM) resources. It’s an opportunity to learn more about an unfamiliar or even a familiar resource. These webinar sessions can reveal NLM hidden gems or highlight resource features that may be unfamiliar to users. NLM experts present… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, National Library of Medicine News, Webinars, Websites
Jul
09
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The number of states legalizing the use of marijuana is slowly growing, whether for medical and/or recreational use. Marijuana use among all adult age groups, both sexes, and pregnant women is increasing as well. At the same time, the perception of how harmful marijuana use can be is declining. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information Literacy, Substance Addiction and Misuse, Websites