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04
0 comments Tags: consumer health, genetic diseases, genetic health literacy, genetic resources, genetics, genomic health literacy, genomics
Genetics Home Reference has now become part of MedlinePlus and is available in the “Genetics” section. Just like the resource, Genetics Home Reference, MedlinePlus includes over more than 1,300 genetic conditions and 1,475 genes, all of the human chromosomes, and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). The information is organized in much the same way for easy navigation. Also… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, News from NLM
Sep
01
0 comments Tags: All of Us, citizen science, consumer health, health literacy, NNLM Reading Club, public health, public library
Your health is a product of your genetics, lifestyle and environment. This month the NNLM Reading Club examines the third component of that critical trio. Environmental health plays a role in a host of social issues facing our society, from how to ensure drinking water is safe, to what kinds of risks we should take… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Citizen Science, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, PNR Weekly Digest, Public Libraries
Sep
01
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Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an * Professional Development: NNLM CE Opportunities: NNLM offers training on a variety of topics related to health information. A complete listing of NNLM educational opportunities is available. Please note you need to create an NNLM account prior to registration if you don’t already have one. This is… Read More »
Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest
Aug
19
0 comments Tags: online classes, online learning, professional development
Many of you have probably already taken some of the classes offered by the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) but some of you may be new to this information. NNLM has offered and continues to offer an array of classes and webinars for your professional development and all for free. Many of… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Training & Education
Aug
17
0 comments Tags: nlm, NLM Strategic Plan
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) invites the public to provide input and help shape the continuing implementation of its strategic plan through 2027 by responding to this Request for Information (RFI). The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and leads,… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM