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Feb
05
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Did you know that county health departments are eligible to participate in the Public Health Digital Library? In Oregon, Clackamas County Public Health and Washington County Oregon Public Health are members of the Public Health Digital Library. The Public Health Digital Library (PHDL) provides access to over 375 e-journals, e-books, and databases. Access to the… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Mar
19
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The Public Health Digital Library (PHDL) provides health departments throughout the U.S. with access to evidence-based literature. Access to the PHDL collection is by subscription, limited to public health departments, and is managed by the NNLM’s National Public Health Coordination Office (NPHCO). In addition to access to the PHDL, members receive support and instruction from… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Jul
19
0 comments Tags: air quality, environmental health, water quality
The air we breath and the water we drink can impact our health. How can you learn about your air and water quality? Here are resources you and your library can offer. Check to see what your water quality is like. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a link to find the water reports in… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Public Health, Public Libraries
Feb
17
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, National Health Observances, rare disease
Rare Disease Day is coming up on February 28! According to the NIH, Rare Disease Day “takes place worldwide, typically on or near the last day of February each year, to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives.” They also note that: An estimated 10,000 rare… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, Health Observances, Public Health
Feb
02
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February is Low Vision Month. “You’re either kind of a super blind person or you’re kind of on the other end of the spectrum, kind of a pitiable blind person, and a lot of what I try and do in the book is kind of looking at the middle, you know, the vast middle ground… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Public Health, Public Libraries