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Feb
06
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, NLM Traveling Exhibits
The Call for Requests for Rise, Serve, Lead! America’s Women Physicians and Rashes to Research: Scientists and Parents Confront the 1964 Rubella Epidemic is now open. All submissions must be received by February 28, 2020, 11:59pm, E.S.T. An announcement of host sites will be made on April 13, 2020 by 5:00pm. If you would like… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NLM
Feb
03
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, Digital Literacy, health literacy, online education, public library, training
Technology is continuing to improve, and more and more people are looking online for health information, managing care, and trusted advice. Despite the increasing use, there is a digital divide for many individuals that greatly impact their ability to find and access trusted quality health information. Wisconsin Health Literacy developed a digital health literacy program,… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy, News from NNLM, Public Libraries
Jan
31
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, public library, reading
Heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, is largely preventable. There are many things people can do to reduce their risk: exercise, make healthy food choices, and also visit their healthcare provider regularly. February is American Heart Month, but any time is a good time to help raise awareness about heart… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Jan
28
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Citizen science is happening all around you! Citizen science is an amazing way to participate in research efforts, and it can often be done from a mobile device, from one’s home, or from a library. On February 24th, 2020, NNLM will be hosting a class called National Library of Medicine Resources for Citizen Scientists; participants… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Data Science, Health Literacy, Public Health, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Jan
27
0 comments Tags: disease outbreak, emergency preparedness
The following information is news from NLM’s Disaster Information Research Center (DIMRC) regarding the Novel Coronavirus. The WHO International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee met last week and determined that the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak did not constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) at that time. They continue to closely monitor the… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Literacy, News from NLM, Public Health