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Sep
03
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness
In this Consumer Health Minute blog column, National Health Observances have been featured as a way to bring awareness and information to your communities. One of the September observances is National Preparedness Month. Region 5 communities experience flooding, wildfires, snow storms, droughts, tsunamis, earthquakes, and other disasters. Some of these are happening a lot more… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NNLM Region 5, Training & Education
Aug
13
0 comments Tags: History of Medicine, library programming, NLM Traveling Exhibits, programming
Looking for an opportunity to plan a program about health at your library or organization? The National Library of Medicine is offering an opportunity to host a traveling exhibit where you can plan a program related to the topic and highlight local resources. It’s also a great chance to work together with other organizations in… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM, News from NNLM
Aug
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, MedlinePlus
Last year, MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine resource for the public, added a new feature called “Test Your Knowledge”. These knowledge quizzes are provided by A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia who also provides the medical encyclopedia on MedlinePlus. Where can you find them? When viewing one of the Health Topic pages you will see what looks… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health
Jul
08
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The following information is pulled from the Request for Information (RFI): Evolving the Network of the National Library of Medicine. Comments are due no later than August 30, 2024. This Request for Information (RFI) offers health sciences and public libraries, health professionals, researchers, public health workers, community organizations, the public, or any other interested party… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM, News from NNLM
Jul
03
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, training
As information professionals, we recognize that accurate health information not only increases health literacy but also enhances the quality of life. Medical Library Association offers an opportunity that recognizes the accomplishment of acquiring new consumer health information skills through its Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS). The Network of the National Library of Medicine offers training… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Health Literacy, Library staff, News from NNLM, Public Libraries, Training & Education