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Jul
16
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, reading
Books clubs are opportunities to not only read good books, but they also offer engagement with other book lovers to discuss important topics whether about families, politics, society, and health. The NNLM Reading Club offers your library or organization selected titles regarding health focused topics. Though we cannot ship these items to you during the… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Health Observances, Public Libraries
Jun
03
0 comments Tags: men's health, National Health Observances
Father’s Day is June 21 and many will be celebrating the fathers and sons in their families. June is also Men’s Health Month and is a great time to highlight the importance of health and wellness of the men in your community. Men tend to put off preventative health measures such as regular check-ups as… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Health Observances
May
19
0 comments Tags: consumer health, coping, disease outbreak, health information, mental health
Research has shown that social isolation can pose a health risk, pandemic or not. And, now numerous news stories, blogs, and social media have posted about the effects of isolation and its effect on work, at home, and our mental well-being during this current health crisis. You and the communities you serve are also feeling… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy
Apr
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Consumer Health Information Specialization, health literacy, libraries, online education, outreach, training
Last month’s Consumer Health Minute focused on health reference. Providing any type of health information services can feel a little intimidating but that doesn’t have to be the case. Learning more about various health resources and services can help prepare you and your staff to feel more knowledgeable and confident. The National Network of Libraries… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, News from NNLM, Training & Education
Mar
19
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health reference, online education
Unless you are a consumer health librarian you may not be as familiar with addressing health reference questions. It’s OK if you don’t feel comfortable and a little uncertain how to answer questions regarding medication, a health condition, or a specific diet. You don’t have to know the answers. Like many of the topics your… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Public Libraries, Training & Education