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Aug
30
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, public library
The NNLM All of Us Community Engagement Network is pleased to announce its three book selections in support of Healthy Aging. Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher Elderhood by Louise Aronson The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 ΒΌ Years Old by Hendrik Groen According to the U.S. Census Bureau, all baby boomers will… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Jul
09
0 comments Tags: ADA Act, All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, public library
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment, transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities, telecommunications, and state and local government services. The act paved the way for increased intersection in society for people with disabilities, whether seen or unseen, and fostered… Read More »
Posted in: Accessibility, All of Us, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Jun
18
0 comments Tags: immunizations, vaccines
According to the CDC the number of measles cases in the first five months of 2019 has surpassed the total number of cases each year for the past 25 years. More than likely, your community has been affected even by just reading the news, social media, or knowing someone living in areas that have reported… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, Public Libraries, Training & Education
May
30
0 comments Tags: health literacy, LGBQT, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club
The NNLM All of Us Community Engagement Network is pleased to announce its three book selections in support of LGBTQ Pride Month, celebrated each June. To learn more about each of these titles, download book discussion guides, promotional materials and corresponding LGBTQ health information or to apply for a free NNLM Reading Club Book kit,… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, K-12, News From NNLM PNR
Apr
02
0 comments Tags: consumer health, genetics, genomic literacy, genomics
Congress approved the first National DNA Day in April 2003 to celebrate both the completion of the Human Genome Project and the anniversary of the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) continues to celebrating DNA Day annually on April 25. The goal of National DNA Day… Read More »
Posted in: Health Observances, K-12, Public Libraries, Training & Education