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Feb
26
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, nutrition, public library
Good nutrition, combined with physical activity, can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases, and promote your overall health. Unfortunately, social factors such as poverty or inadequate food options may lead to obesity, malnourishment, and poor health. National Nutrition Month®, recognized each year during the month of March,… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Feb
25
0 comments Tags: consumer health, disaster preparedness, disease outbreak
The recent coronavirus outbreak has dominated the news and may be a topic of concern in your communities. People in your community may be coming to your library for reliable health information. Here are some resources to consider posting on your website, social media, and handouts. MedlinePlus includes: Coronavirus Infections health topic page with information… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Literacy, Public Health, Public Libraries
Feb
24
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, genetics, health literacy, public library
Announcing the NNLM Human Genetics Film Kit! Through our partnership with the NIH All of Us Research program, we are providing free film kits to up to 250 public libraries across the United States. Because we know how difficult programming and resources for providing health information can be in small and rural libraries with limited… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Feb
18
0 comments Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, data storytelling, data visualization
The new coronavirus (i.e. COVID-19) has some people in the United States worried. As of February 18th, 2020, there are more than 70,000 confirmed cases in China right now. The outbreak is serious, but if you’re living in the United States, the odds are that the regular flu is a much more serious risk to… Read More »
Posted in: Data Science, Emergency Preparedness, Health Literacy, Public Health, Training & Education
Feb
14
0 comments Tags: book review, citizen science, nnlm pnr
“The Field Guide to Citizen Science: How You Can Contribute to Scientific Research and Make a Difference”, written by SciStarter experts Darlene Cavalier, Catherine Hoffman, and Caren Cooper is a fantastic read. They do an excellent job of explaining what defines citizen science, its history, and how you can easily become a citizen scientist with… Read More »
Posted in: Data Science, Health Literacy, Training & Education