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Apr
25
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This year’s summer reading slogan from the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSL) is focused on health and wellness. Many public libraries have already begun their program planning. The National Library of Medicine health resources are a great way to help in the planning and supplementing of programs and activities following this theme. MedlinePlus covers a… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Mar
25
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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce the solicitation of quotations from organizations and libraries to design and conduct projects for improving HIV/AIDS information access for patients and the affected community as well as their caregivers and the general public. Patients and the affected community need access to the most up-to-date and… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News from NLM, Public Health
Mar
11
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Already lagging on your New Year’s resolutions? Well, spring is a time for renewal and a fresh start! March is a great time to take a look at the recently released U.S. Dietary Guidelines and renew your resolve to eat healthier. What are the U.S. Dietary Guidelines? Published every five years for the general public as… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Feb
29
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What is the connection between data, clinical outcomes and the librarian? Come and explore this connection with three of the nation’s leaders on big data and patient outcomes at the Using Data to Improve Clinical Patient Outcomes Forum on March 7, 2016. Librarian participants will have the opportunity to explore how they can contribute to the… Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR, Public Health, Training & Education
Feb
22
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This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Why focus the focus on eating disorders? According to the National Association of Anorexia and Related Disorders (ANAD), over one-half of teenage girls and nearly one-third of teenage boys use unhealthy weight control behaviors such as skipping meals, fasting, smoking cigarettes, vomiting, and taking laxatives. ANAD also… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health