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Jul
15
0 comments Tags: body art, tattoo safety
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
Jun
18
0 comments Tags: immunizations, vaccines
According to the CDC the number of measles cases in the first five months of 2019 has surpassed the total number of cases each year for the past 25 years. More than likely, your community has been affected even by just reading the news, social media, or knowing someone living in areas that have reported… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Jun
17
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Funding, health literacy, professional development, public library, training
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. She applied for our PNR Professional Development award to attend ALA Midwinter. In this post, Karen shares her… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Health Literacy, News from Network Members, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Jun
12
0 comments Tags: collaboration, health insurance, health literacy, partnership, public library
The next PNR Rendezvous webinar session will be focusing on the Public Library Association (PLA) health insurance education initiative. Libraries Connecting You to Coverage, is part of a national partnership made possible by funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Community Catalyst. This webinar will help public library staff better understand the importance of… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from Network Members, Public Libraries, Training & Education
May
20
0 comments Tags: consumer health
What is the BHIC blog? Bringing Health Information to the Community (BHIC) blog is hosted by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine with contributors from multiple NNLM regions. The goal is to send out health information directly to community members who may not otherwise have access to timely and useful information. Almost all of… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy, Public Libraries