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Consumer Health Minute: Health Literacy Month

Posted by on October 8th, 2025 0 comments Tags: , ,

Have you ever been to a doctor visit and wondered what they meant by drinking “clear liquids”? Or maybe you or someone in your care was given a drug prescription and told to “take three times a day” which made sense at the time but later you wondered if that meant every 8 hours or… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances

Oct

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Drought: Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

Posted by on October 2nd, 2025 0 comments Tags: , ,

One of the most challenging natural hazards facing communities across the United States. Often described as a “creeping” disaster, droughts develop slowly, making its onset difficult to detect and its impacts far-reaching. Injuries and information professionals play a vital role in raising awareness and equipping people with the knowledge to reduce the risk associated with… Read More »

Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Observances

Sep

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Volcanoes: Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

Posted by on September 4th, 2025 0 comments Tags: , , ,

September is National Preparedness Month and for the next few months, Region 5 staff will be posting about emergency preparedness. Each month we will focus on a specific emergency that will include: An overview of the emergency Before, during, and after resources Local and national resources We won’t be able to cover everything, but we… Read More »

Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Observances

Nov

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Consumer Health Minute: Caregiving

Posted by on November 7th, 2024 0 comments Tags: , ,

We often think of caregivers as those helping older adults but many caregivers are also helping those with chronic health conditions such as cancer or those with developmental disability such as cerebral palsy. Caregivers can be short term or long term and for a variety of needs. Many caregivers are family members or neighbors or… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances

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Consumer Health Minute: Mental Health Resources

Posted by on May 2nd, 2024 0 comments Tags: , , , ,

Mental health is important at every stage of life and having a mental health condition can affect physical health. You, your library, and your organization can help by providing access to resources and information, and by raising awareness to help support family members, friends, and colleagues. Below are just a few resources to consider: SAMHSA… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances, Mental Health

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