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Jul
08
0 comments Tags: community outreach, Funding, health information, health literacy, libraries, library programming, NLM Traveling Exhibits, outreach, professional development, Public Libraries, public library, training
Over the past five years, NNLM Region 5 has strengthened health information outreach across Hawaii by supporting libraries, community partners, and local leaders who help people find reliable health information when they need it most. From training and funding to exhibits and outreach tools, the work in Hawaii reflects what happens when trusted institutions invest… Read More »
Posted in: Impact
Apr
09
0 comments Tags: children's health, consumer health, health information
Lead is a naturally occurring metal but one that can cause devastating health effects, especially in children. What are the health effects? Learning disorders and behavioral problems Greater risk of miscarriage High blood pressure Nervous system damage Brain damage of fetus Muscle and joint pain These are just a few of the many health effects… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Mar
23
0 comments Tags: cancer, consumer health, health information, librarian roles, medical librarian
Rachel Raymond, Clinical Trials Information Specialist III at Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL), NCI’s Cancer Information Service, provided us with the guest post about her role at the National Cancer Institute. Rachel also acquired her Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) by attending NNLM classes. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the leading federal agency… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Guest Post
Mar
18
0 comments Tags: cancer, consumer health, health information, libraries
Many people in your community have been affected by cancer. They may have or had a friend or family member diagnosed or been diagnosed themselves. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, according to the CDC. We are all at risk of developing cancer though the risk increases as we… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Mar
09
0 comments Tags: community, community outreach, Funding, grant funding, health information, mental health
One of the main pillars of the Network of the National Library of Medicine is distributing funding to member organizations for projects that support health literacy, advance health equity, improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, or promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities. Since… Read More »
Posted in: Funding