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Feb
05
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Take a look at this infographic. Consider the numbers. What does this say about race and health? About 610,000 people in the United States die of heart disease every year. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in most ethnic groups yet the health disparities for African Americans is cause for even more alarm…. Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Jan
07
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Caring for the Mind is a Moodle format 3 credit CE class from the NN/LM PNR which runs from February 1-29. Responding to questions involving topics on mental health is challenging even for the most experienced librarian. In Caring for the Mind, participants will learn about resources and how to effectively provide mental health information at their… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Training & Education
Dec
11
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The U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), in collaboration with Boston University School of Medicine is pleased to announce the launch of the Health Literacy Tool Shed: http://healthliteracy.bu.edu/. The Health Literacy Tool Shed is a free, user-friendly, unique, curated online database of more than 100 empirically validated health literacy instruments. The Tool Shed serves as… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NLM, Training & Education
Dec
11
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Vitamin D Deficiency May Cause MS Employees Working Long Hours Face Increased Risk of Stroke Coffee Could Literally be a Lifesaver When you see these health headlines do you immediately think of how it pertains to you or someone you know? You probably don’t think, “I should make sure this information is from a reputable… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy
Nov
23
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What is cultural competency? Like many concepts, there is no one definition. Cultural awareness is a fundamental element in cultural competence. Being aware and conscious of cultural differences and similarities is important but so is the awareness of one’s own culture and recognizing and acknowledging the impact it has on those of other cultures. Our communities are becoming… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy