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Oct
05
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy month, libraries, Public Libraries
We’ve recently updated our popular NNLM guide, Resources for Public Libraries. The information here isn’t just for public libraries but for anyone who is providing the public with health information. You’ll find information and links to: health information resources, programming, health insurance, mental and behavioral health resources, and more! Consider ways to incorporate these resources… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, Health Observances, Public Libraries
Nov
13
0 comments Tags: consumer health, diabetes, health information, outreach, reading
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects over 38 million people in just the United States alone. Every year 1.2 million people are diagnosed with this health condition. What is diabetes? MedlinePlus explains the different types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes: If you have type 1 diabetes, your body makes little or no insulin. It… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Health Observances
Nov
06
0 comments Tags: disaster information, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, wildfires
Once a month for the next few months, Region 5 staff will be sharing resources for emergency preparedness. Previously, we shared resources on volcanoes and drought. This month, we’re focusing on wildfires. Wildfires are increasingly common in NNLM Region 5 locations and can have devastating impacts on health and wellbeing. The following resources provide information… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Observances
Oct
08
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances
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, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Health Observances
Oct
02
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness, drought, emergency preparedness
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