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Oct
22
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This November, NNLM is offering an exciting series of webinars on topics in rural health. The Rural Health Webinar Series includes 8 webinars, exploring the community partnerships and health information resources that address the unique health needs of rural communities. Registration is free and open to all. Two sessions in the series feature communities in… Read More »
Posted in: Health Disparities, Health Equity, News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Health, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Jul
03
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, training
As information professionals, we recognize that accurate health information not only increases health literacy but also enhances the quality of life. Medical Library Association offers an opportunity that recognizes the accomplishment of acquiring new consumer health information skills through its Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS). The Network of the National Library of Medicine offers training… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Health Literacy, Library staff, News from NNLM, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Dec
29
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Are you curious about partnering with the NNLM to bring your health outreach idea to life but don’t know where to begin? Join us January 24-26, 2024 for a free virtual symposium that will highlight successful past funded NNLM projects, feature grant writing advice, and offer ideas on how to partner with NNLM to turn… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News from NNLM, Public Libraries
Oct
02
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, health literacy month, librarian roles, medical librarian, Medical Librarians Month, National Health Observances
October is not only Health Literacy Month it is also National Medical Librarians Month. Do you consider yourself a medical librarian? Do you find yourself providing health information to your patrons, patients, clients, students, or the public? If part of your job is to provide health information, you are part of the medical library and… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Public Libraries
Jul
19
0 comments Tags: air quality, environmental health, water quality
The air we breath and the water we drink can impact our health. How can you learn about your air and water quality? Here are resources you and your library can offer. Check to see what your water quality is like. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a link to find the water reports in… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Public Health, Public Libraries