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Jul
18
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Today’s guest post is from Karen Schaefer, Director of Langlois Public Library in Oregon. Langlois Public Library became a network member a little over a year ago when Karen learned about NNLM and began attending our classes. Her library applied for the Technology & Community award. In this post, Karen shares how the library used… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News from Network Members, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries, Technology
Jul
16
0 comments Tags: All of Us, Community Engagement Network, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, nlm, public library
Six librarians from the Pacific Northwest attended the recent Libraries are Partners in Health: an NNLM Consumer Health Seminar on the National Institutes of Health campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The NNLM Pacific Northwest Region had broad representation at the seminar with at least one public library partner from each of the five states it serves…. Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Jul
15
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July 17 is National Tattoo Day which celebrates the rich history of tattoos as well as the artists. Tattoos which were once more commonly associated with sailors and rock stars but rarely found among physicians and teachers. Now days, it is rarer to find someone who doesn’t sport a tattoo or who hasn’t considered getting… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy
Jul
11
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, genetics, health literacy, public library
The All of Us Journey Exhibit and the All of Us Mobile Education and Enrollment Center visit communities nationwide to raise awareness about the All of Us Research Program. Both exhibits feature hands-on activities for visitors to learn about research, precision medicine, and the opportunity to enroll in All of Us. The American Association on… Read More »
Posted in: Accessibility, All of Us, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Jul
09
0 comments Tags: ADA Act, All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, public library
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment, transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities, telecommunications, and state and local government services. The act paved the way for increased intersection in society for people with disabilities, whether seen or unseen, and fostered… Read More »
Posted in: Accessibility, All of Us, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries