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Oct

18

Weekly Postings

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on October 18th, 2019 0 comments

See something of interest? Please share our postings with colleagues in your institutions! Spotlight Read the MAReport: For Health Literacy Month, Education & Health Literacy Coordinator Michelle Burda writes about “Expanding Health Literacy Knowledge” to improve communication between patients and healthcare professionals. National Network of Libraries of Medicine News Request for Information (RFI): The National… Read More »

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Oct

18

Expanding Health Literacy Knowledge

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on October 18th, 2019 0 comments Tags: 2019 Issue 4

Health literacy is a complex concept. As professionals and health care consumers, it is equally important to develop or improve both your communication and health literacy skills. To do this we must first understand what health literacy is. One of the current definitions of health literacy as defined in The Patient Protection and Affordable Care… Read More »

Posted in: The MAReport

Oct

11

Weekly Postings

Posted by tmz14 on October 11th, 2019 0 comments

See something of interest? Please share our postings with colleagues in your institutions! Spotlight National Health Observances: Looking for tools and materials to promote Health Literacy Month? Check out the NNLM Community Engagement Network’s National Health Observances page for premade slides, handouts, social media blurbs, and kits that support health programming throughout the year. You… Read More »

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Oct

08

In the Region

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on October 8th, 2019 0 comments

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR) staff are always working on something new! Whether we’re developing and teaching classes, exhibiting or presenting at conferences, visiting our Members and Partners, or spending time in the office, our work focuses on advancing the progress of medicine and improving public health through… Read More »

Posted in: @ the RML, In the Region

Oct

04

Weekly Postings

Posted by tmz14 on October 4th, 2019 0 comments

See something of interest? Please share our postings with colleagues in your institutions! Spotlight Read the MAReport: This quarter, Health Professions Coordinator Erin Seger wrote about her current work to develop a clinical program in a box. NLM Resource Update: ToxNet, an integrated system of toxicology and environmental health information, will be retired on December… Read More »

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Oct

02

Explore Health Literacy with the NNLM Reading Club

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on October 2nd, 2019 0 comments

Because it can be challenging to find a compatible health provider, choose health insurance coverage, or understand medical terms, organizations have been observing October as Health Literacy Month since 1999. It is a time to bring attention to the importance of making health information easy to understand and making the health care system easier to… Read More »

Posted in: All of Us, Outreach

Sep

27

Weekly Postings

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on September 27th, 2019 0 comments

See something of interest? Please share our postings with colleagues in your institutions! Spotlight Read the MAReport: This quarter, Health Programming Coordinator Michael Balkenhol highlighted the NNLM Reading Club, a selection of “ready-to-use” book titles and free downloadable materials designed to help libraries support health information needs in their communities. NLM Resource Update: ToxNet, an… Read More »

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Sep

25

October and November Classes for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES)

Posted by Erin Seger on September 25th, 2019 0 comments

Please see below for descriptions of our upcoming courses that offer Category I CECH for Certified Health Education Specialists. These is no cost to attend these classes, just create a free account with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine to sign up! Health Statistics on the Web: October 17, 2019, 4:30PM – 5:30PM ET…. Read More »

Posted in: CHES

Sep

20

Weekly Postings

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on September 20th, 2019 0 comments

See something of interest? Please share our postings with colleagues in your institutions! Spotlight Applications Due: Submit an application today, September 20 by noon ET to be considered for the Health Programming in Public Libraries Award. Read the MAReport: The latest edition of the MAReport Newsletter is now available! This quarter, learn from Executive Director… Read More »

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Sep

13

Weekly Postings

Posted by Hannah Sinemus on September 13th, 2019 0 comments

See something of interest? Please share our postings with colleagues in your institutions! Spotlight Health Programming in Public Libraries Award: The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR) invites applications from Community Based Organizations (CBOs) with existing health programs, to support health programming in public libraries. Read the full Request for… Read More »

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