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Mar
04
0 comments Tags: NLM Traveling Exhibits, nursing
In observation of Women’s History Month, each week of March the Dragonfly will feature a National Library of Medicine exhibit that highlights the history of women in health, science, and society. This week highlights the nursing profession through the “Pictures of Nursing: The Zwerdling Postcard Collection“. The nursing profession is made up of about 3… Read More »
Posted in: Health Observances
Jan
23
0 comments Tags: health literacy, Health Observances, Public Libraries
The NNLM All of Us Community Engagement Network is pleased to announce its three book selections in support of American Heart Month, a February National Health Observance. Heart: A History by Sandeep Jauhar Beautiful Affliction by Lene Fogelberg This Heart of Mine: a Novel by C.C. Hunter To learn more about each of these titles, download… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, K-12, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Nov
01
0 comments Tags: book club kit, health literacy, public library, reading club
Book Clubs or reading groups are a staple of library outreach and literacy efforts. People gather to discuss Oprah’s picks or the New York Times’ Best Sellers to socially engage with literature and current events. To help grow health literacy, the NNLM All of Us Community Engagement Network announces the launch of the NNLM Reading Club…. Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, Public Libraries
Oct
03
0 comments Tags: health literacy
It’s October – Health Literacy month. We’ve still much work ahead to improve how we deliver actionable health information for the nine out of ten U.S. adults who struggle to understand it. We know health literacy is complex and multi-faceted. It involves demands by the healthcare system which often surpass people’s ability to comprehend and appropriately… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Funding, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Aug
28
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month and provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. This NPM will focus on planning, with an overarching theme: Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. Take time to learn lifesaving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Observances, Public Health