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Apr
02
0 comments Tags: consumer health, genetics, genomic literacy, genomics
Congress approved the first National DNA Day in April 2003 to celebrate both the completion of the Human Genome Project and the anniversary of the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) continues to celebrating DNA Day annually on April 25. The goal of National DNA Day… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Observances, K-12, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Mar
14
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One way to easily incorporate health programming and health information at your library is highlighting national health observances. A number of resources are freely available and 2 of those are highlighted here. Recently the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) put together resources for public libraries that align with National Health Observances throughout the… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Health Observances, Public Libraries
Feb
20
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy
Do your patrons look for health information on not so credible websites? Are they asking for the latest diet or weight loss books? Are they fans of celebrity doctors who have their own TV show or website? Do they follow celebrities who like to provide their fans with ‘professional’ health information? Do you cringe inside… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Public Libraries
Jan
17
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A new year and a new blog series. As Consumer Health Coordinator for the NNLM PNR, I help to provide information regarding library services and programming for those who serve the general public. Many of you juggle several job duties as well as a variety of information needs and so may welcome some tips and… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Public Libraries