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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
Jul
22
0 comments Tags: communication, community outreach, consumer health, education resources, Funding, health information, health literacy, libraries, library programming, NNLM Membership, NNLM Region 5, outreach, Public Libraries, public library, training
Nevada’s libraries and community partners have played a visible role in strengthening health information outreach over the past five years. Through NNLM Region 5, local members have connected patrons with reliable health resources, expanded wellness programming, and built partnerships that bring trusted information closer to the people who need it most. That work matters everywhere,… Read More »
Posted in: Impact
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
Nov
17
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian, NNLM Region 5, public library, training
In November, we take time to pause and reflect on what we’re grateful for in our lives. Personally, I’m thankful for my family, my home, and the fact that we’re entering peak pie season – hello, pumpkin pie. At Region 5, we’re so grateful for the wonderful members who make up our organization. The curiosity,… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM Region 5