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Aug
20
0 comments Tags: college health, health literacy
Many young adults are preparing to enter college. It is an exciting time where they can meet new friends and gain new experiences. For many, it is a step towards becoming independent and learning life skills. However, most are probably not thinking about their health. Providing some information resources with tips is one way to… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy
Aug
09
0 comments Tags: genetics, genomics
Many of your patrons may have an interest or even have had a clinical genetic test or done a direct to consumer genetic test. The next PNR Rendezvous session is an opportunity to learn more about both clinical and consumer genetic tests regarding health. When: Wednesday, August 15 starting at Noon, Alaska Time, 1:00pm PT,… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Training & Education
Jul
02
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The July 2018 issue of NIH News in Health is now available. In this issue, information about preparing for menopause and acne are highlighted. In addition, readers will learn about: the new National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health app, HerbList diet and hearing loss a program for those 60 and older to quit smoking… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NIH
May
10
0 comments Tags: All of Us
Sunday, May 6 was a beautiful sunny day in Pasco, WA for the NIH’sĀ All of Us Research Program National Launch Event to celebrate the opening of program enrollment to adults age 18+ who are living in the United States. NLM through its National Network of Libraries of Medicine is an NIH All of Us strategic… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Health, Public Libraries
Apr
24
0 comments Tags: genetics, genomics
April 25th marks the 15th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is commemorating this milestone and other genomic advances by showcasing 15 ways that genomics has transformed our world. From April 5 through April 25 you can learn about a new milestone in genomics that… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances