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Oct
28
0 comments Tags: National Health Observances, rural health, webinar
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the rural population of the United States reached 46.2 million in 2024. This represents 13.6 percent of the total U.S. population. Of the seven regions of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), our Region 5 encompasses the largest land mass with a large part… Read More »
Posted in: Health Disparities, Health Observances, News from NNLM, Training & Education
Oct
19
0 comments Tags: community outreach, consumer health, health literacy, librarian roles, libraries, National Health Observances, NNLM Region 5
We thank Holland Kessinger, Head Librarian at the Grossmont Healthcare District’s Health & Wellness Library, for this post where she shares about the many ways the library provides quality health information to the public and building health literacy skills. You’ll be inspired to learn about the amazing services the library offers to the East County… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Guest Post, Health Literacy, Health Observances, Medical Librarians, News from Network Members
Oct
12
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, librarian roles, libraries, National Health Observances
We thank Susan Banks for this wonderful post about choosing to bring awareness and education to the public about the quality health information resources. On her own she plays an important role in improving individual and organizational health literacy. She reaches out to libraries and organizations nearby to emphasize how important health literacy is for… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Guest Post, Health Literacy, News from Network Members
Oct
05
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy month, libraries, Public Libraries
We’ve recently updated our popular NNLM guide, Resources for Public Libraries. The information here isn’t just for public libraries but for anyone who is providing the public with health information. You’ll find information and links to: health information resources, programming, health insurance, mental and behavioral health resources, and more! Consider ways to incorporate these resources… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, Health Observances, Public Libraries
Sep
23
0 comments Tags: NNLM Region 5
We’re glad to welcome and introduce to you our new NNLM Region 5 Grant Manager, Maya Kimura. Maya brings extensive experience in research administration, grants management, finance, and operations at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Research Institute. She’s thrilled to be able to support the mission of the NLM R5 team. As a… Read More »
Posted in: News from NNLM Region 5