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Nov
15
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, mental health, National Health Observances, rural health
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health created National Rural Health Day to celebrate the ongoing efforts and contributions of rural healthcare workers and organizations who work tirelessly to address the unique challenges in accessing and delivering health care services in rural communities. National Rural Health Day is observed each year on the… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances
Nov
12
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Join our friends from SciStarter and STAR Net to learn how your library can participate in Citizen Science Month (April 2020). They will present a free webinar this Thursday, November 14, 2019 from Noon – 1:00 pm PST. Citizen science can open up a world of free STEAM learning opportunities for library patrons. From identifying… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Nov
12
0 comments Tags: consumer health, family health history, National Health Observances
In 2004 the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services with the U.S. Surgeon General’s office, launched the public health campaign, The U.S. Surgeon General’s Family Health History Initiative. This initiative highlighted the importance of knowing our family health history and its impact on our health. Knowing that many families gather during Thanksgiving, this initiative… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy
Nov
08
0 comments Tags: Data Management, Data Sharing, NIH News
On November 6th, 2019, NIH released a Draft NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing and supplemental draft guidance for public comment. The purpose of this draft policy and supplemental draft guidance is to promote effective and efficient data management and sharing that furthers NIH’s commitment to making the results and accomplishments of the research… Read More »
Posted in: Data Science, News from NIH
Nov
01
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, public library
Knowing your family’s health history paints a picture of potential health problems from one generation to the next. This knowledge is a powerful tool for early detection or prevention of diseases you may be at risk for. Want to learn how to find and share your family health history with your doctor? Let National… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries