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Mar
28
0 comments Tags: All of Us, genetics, genomics, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, public library
April showers bring May flowers and also National DNA Day, which celebrates two important scientific achievements: the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. According to the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the Human Genome Project was “the international, collaborative research program whose goal… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Mar
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, libraries, NNLM Reading Club, public library
The tragic death of Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer at age 43 stunned the world. Boseman, a prominent actor who was most known for his role as the ‘Black Panther’, had been secretly battling cancer for four years. His death from colon cancer at such a young age put a spotlight on the fact that… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Feb
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club
In February our hearts turn to Valentine’s Day, the social and cultural phenomenon focused on love and romance. For young adults this can be a challenging time. What does a healthy relationship look like? February is also National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM, Public Libraries
Oct
06
0 comments Tags: community organizations, consumer health, health literacy, libraries
Health Literacy Month began with Helen Osbourne, health literacy consultant, in 1999 to bring awareness of the need to create and provide health information that is understandable by patients and the general public. Healthy People 2030 updated their definition of health literacy to include both personal and organizational health literacy: Personal health literacy is the… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM
Feb
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health education, health literacy, heart health, National Health Observances, science education
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Significant contributors to heart disease include high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol. February is American Heart Month. It’s a good time to start taking steps to improve your health. (Remember those New Year’s resolutions?) Consider also taking some time this month… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances, Training & Education