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Jun
30
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Summer is often the time of year most people enjoy. It is more relaxing, a chance to enjoy outdoor activities, take vacations, and spend time with friends and family. However, many may also find it a time to take more precautions with sunburn, mosquito bites, and accidents. While not all accidents and health issues can… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy
Jun
08
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While attending the Children’s Author luncheon at the Public Library Association conference in Denver this past April I couldn’t help but take note that Sherman Alexie began his talk by talking about a medical condition. The focus of his talk was not about medicine and medical care but he did focus several minutes humorously recounting his… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances
Jun
07
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PNR Rendezvous Wednesday June 15 1:00-2:00pm PT, noon- 1:00pm Alaska, 2:00-3:00pm MT Engaging Public Libraries in Community Health Information and Services is the name of the the next PNR Rendezvous presentation. In collaboration with the National Networks of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Northwest regional medical library (NN/LM PNR), University of Washington Information School MLIS candidate Liz Morris… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR
Apr
25
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This year’s summer reading slogan from the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSL) is focused on health and wellness. Many public libraries have already begun their program planning. The National Library of Medicine health resources are a great way to help in the planning and supplementing of programs and activities following this theme. MedlinePlus covers a… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Apr
14
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Are you familiar with the Genomic Medicine, the Precision Medicine Initiative, and the Human Genome Project? Have you tried one of the direct to consumer genetic testing through such companies as Ancestry.com or 23 and Me? These and other programs can help you discover your own genetic makeup. Learning about who we are genetically often has to do with… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances