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Apr
15
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Typically most people think of minorities in regards to race or ethnicity. However, minorities can also include sexual identity, age, geographic location, disability, gender and socioeconomics. For many, being part of one or more of these categories often contributes to health disparities. According to Healthy People 2020, “To better understand the context of disparities, it… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Apr
03
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Are you working in the public library or a community organization with a health information aspect? Do you feel you lack the knowledge to run a health reference service? Do you offer a patient education service in your hospital library? The PNR office if offering a series of Moodle classes in the next twelve months… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
Mar
31
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The division of the American Library Association (ALA), the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) encourages us all to celebrate School Library Month. This year is the 30th anniversary of School Library Month and actress Julianne Moore is the spokesperson for 2015. “School libraries make a difference,” said Moore. “… school libraries foster creativity, innovation,… Read More »
Posted in: Resource Sharing & Document Delivery
Mar
26
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The Division of Specialized Information Services of the National Library of Medicine launches TOXinvaders, an environmental health and toxicology game for iPhone and iPad, available from the Apple Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toxinvaders/id971776185?mt=8). TOXinvaders supports middle school science concepts pertaining to chemistry, environment and health. It can serve as an engaging classroom or homework activity for middle and… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM, Technology
Mar
24
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The Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Health Literacy is providing online access to view the workshop as it is being broadcast live regarding Health Literacy and Health Information Technology, today March 24, 2015 at The National Academy of Sciences. The topics include health literacy and the use of technology to inform health decision making, to… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Technology