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Feb
07
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, MedlinePlus, social media
As someone who provides health information, you know that MedlinePlus is a trustworthy and authoritative resource. But your patrons or clients may tend to search for health information by randomly searching the internet which can be frustrating and tiring for them to figure out what information is quality information. But how to bring awareness of… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy
Feb
01
0 comments Tags: Love Data Week
International Love Data Week is a five-day annual event aimed at raising awareness and promoting responsible data practices among researchers, students, librarians, and other stakeholders. Love Data Week inspires a deeper understanding of the value of data and encourages the adoption of research data management and sharing best practices. This event serves as a platform… Read More »
Posted in: Data Science
Jan
18
0 comments Tags: environmental health, libraries, online education, public health, social determinants of health
One of the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s initiatives is Environmental Determinants of Health. Environmental factors can have a big impact on human health and especially for populations that have been historically and currently underserved. Staff from across the NNLM have planned a series of webinars focusing on environmental health, specifically the social… Read More »
Posted in: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Literacy, News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Health, Training & Education
Jan
16
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Region 5 is excited to announce that we will be hosting a free online Library Carpentry workshop on March 19 – 21, 2024 from 12:30p.m. – 1:00p.m. Pacific Time, with an optional office hour each day from 12:00p.m. – 12:30p.m. We have 25 spots available and are prioritizing equitable geographic representation of members in Region… Read More »
Posted in: Data Science, Library Carpentry, Training & Education
Jan
04
0 comments Tags: pet health
We often talk about our own health or the health of another person such as a friend, colleague, or family member. But how often do we talk about the health of our pets? Probably more often than you think. Our pets can be part of the family and may even hold a higher rank than… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Emergency Preparedness