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Jul
03
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, training
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
Apr
11
0 comments Tags: consumer health, environmental health, libraries, public health, social determinants of health
The Network of the National Library of Medicine webinar series, Social Determinants of Environmental Health, just ended. Did you miss any of the sessions or want to review them again or share them with your colleagues? The recordings are now available and you can still get the Medical Library Association (MLA) CE credits. Don’t forget… Read More »
Posted in: Bio-Medical Professionals, Citizen Science, Consumer Health, Education, Equity Diversity Inclusion, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Literacy, Library staff, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Health, Training & Education
Feb
07
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, MedlinePlus, social media
As someone who provides health information, you know that MedlinePlus is a trustworthy and authoritative resource. But your patrons or clients may tend to search for health information by randomly searching the internet which can be frustrating and tiring for them to figure out what information is quality information. But how to bring awareness of… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy
Jan
18
0 comments Tags: environmental health, libraries, online education, public health, social determinants of health
One of the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s initiatives is Environmental Determinants of Health. Environmental factors can have a big impact on human health and especially for populations that have been historically and currently underserved. Staff from across the NNLM have planned a series of webinars focusing on environmental health, specifically the social… Read More »
Posted in: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Literacy, News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Health, Training & Education
Dec
11
0 comments Tags: community health workers, consumer health, health information, MedlinePlus
It can be challenging to find health information you can trust. If you are a community health worker, your clients may also find it a struggle. MedlinePlus is a great resource for health information. It provides information on a wide range of health topics for the public. But maybe you are unsure how to use… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, New from NNLM Region 5, Training & Education