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Oct
28
0 comments Tags: National Health Observances, rural health, webinar
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the rural population of the United States reached 46.2 million in 2024. This represents 13.6 percent of the total U.S. population. Of the seven regions of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), our Region 5 encompasses the largest land mass with a large part… Read More »
Posted in: Health Disparities, Health Observances, News from NNLM, Training & Education
Oct
19
0 comments Tags: community outreach, consumer health, health literacy, librarian roles, libraries, National Health Observances, NNLM Region 5
We thank Holland Kessinger, Head Librarian at the Grossmont Healthcare District’s Health & Wellness Library, for this post where she shares about the many ways the library provides quality health information to the public and building health literacy skills. You’ll be inspired to learn about the amazing services the library offers to the East County… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Guest Post, Health Literacy, Health Observances, Medical Librarians, News from Network Members
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