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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
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Sunday, May 6 was a beautiful sunny day in Pasco, WA for the NIH’s 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
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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
Apr
09
0 comments Tags: citation, Edit-a-thon, genetic diseases, Wikipedia
You may have heard of Wikipedia Edit-a-Thons, where rooms full of people add content and citations to Wikipedia, to make it a better, evidence-based resource. Does the idea intrigue you? Are you a killer searcher and verifier? Or even pretty good? If so, we have an opportunity for you! Join us at the NNLM Wikipedia… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NNLM
Mar
26
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The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) and the Public Library Association (PLA) have been partnering to promote health and wellness reference services and programs at public libraries. NNLM coordinators often present and exhibit at local, regional and national conferences where many public library staff attend in an effort to bring awareness to the… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Libraries