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Jan
06
0 comments Tags: dietary guidelines, diets, nutrition
Many of your patrons and those you serve, follow the annual tradition of making New Year’s resolutions that may include diets, exercise or just leading a healthier life. “Make Every Bite Count with the Dietary Guidelines!” is the newly released 2020-2025 edition of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services’ (HHS)… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy
Dec
02
0 comments Tags: consumer health, holiday celebrations, holiday safety, safety tips
As we all know, this holiday season will be celebrated a little differently this year. Despite knowing this, we long to experience the traditions that bring us the joy and cheer we expect this time of year. We can still continue to decorate, to prepare favorite foods, and give gifts. Not only should we do… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy
Oct
07
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health insurance, health literacy, lgbtqia+, public library, webinar
Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace is from November 1 – December 15, 2020. Your library or organization may offer assistance whether for the Health Insurance Marketplace or for any health insurance enrollment. NNLM PNR has gathered some information resources for you to offer your patrons and clientele as they navigate their way. The… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Sep
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
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