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Oct
15
0 comments Tags: consumer health, fitness, health and wellness, health literacy, libraries, nutrition, outreach
Learn how the Belgrade Community Library combined a fundraiser with a seasonal fitness program. We thank Sarah Creech, Adult Services and Cataloging Librarian at Belgrade Community Library in Belgrade, MT, for providing this guest post. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been three years since the Belgrade Community Library Foundation hosted a raffle for… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from Network Members, Public Libraries
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: Health Literacy, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Sep
30
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, diversity, Equity & Inclusion, health literacy, NNLM Reading Club, public library
“For I know that diversity is important, not based just on gender, or your race or ethnicity, but your unique experiences, your perspectives and solutions that you bring to the table. … Don’t shy away from your experiences, your challenges, your joys. Yes, they are wonderfully complicated, but they shape who you are.” ~Valerie Montgomery… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Sep
22
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Please join the NNLM in celebrating Medical Librarians Month and Health Literacy Month! To celebrate, we have a contest for YOU. Who Can Participate? All NNLM PNR members – if you’re not a member and wish to join, you can do so here. (Membership is free!) What Do I Have to Do? For the month… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR
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: Health Literacy, News from NLM