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Consumer Health Minute: Complementary and Integrative Health

Posted by on December 4th, 2024 0 comments Tags: , , , ,

Many people take care of their health through treatments and practices either with or without using current medical practices and they do so for various reasons such as lack of access to medical care, costs, personal preferences, past experiences, cultural, curiosity. In fact, a recent study in the medical journal, JAMA, found that there has… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, News from NNLM Region 5, Training & Education

Nov

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Consumer Health Minute: Caregiving

Posted by on November 7th, 2024 0 comments Tags: , ,

We often think of caregivers as those helping older adults but many caregivers are also helping those with chronic health conditions such as cancer or those with developmental disability such as cerebral palsy. Caregivers can be short term or long term and for a variety of needs. Many caregivers are family members or neighbors or… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances

Oct

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Consumer Health Minute: Health Information in Multiple Languages

Posted by on October 18th, 2024 0 comments Tags: , ,

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States*. This is not surprising considering that the latest census reports that the Hispanic and Latino population is the largest racial and ethnic minority group. When providing health information, it is important to consider providing the information in the preferred language of your patron or… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Equity

Aug

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Consumer Health Minute: MedlinePlus – Test Your Knowledge

Posted by on August 1st, 2024 0 comments Tags: ,

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

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Consumer Health Minute: CHIS On Demand Level 2

Posted by on July 3rd, 2024 0 comments Tags: , , ,

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

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