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Oct
01
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, public library
Because it can be challenging to find a compatible health provider, choose health insurance coverage, or understand medical terms, organizations have been observing October as Health Literacy Month since 1999. It is a time to bring attention to the importance of making health information easy to understand and making the health care system easier to… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Aug
30
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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 ¼ 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
Aug
22
0 comments Tags: collection development, collection management, consumer health, health literacy
Back in the day, before the Internet, the majority of our resources were in print. Our patrons would enter the library to peruse our collections for information they needed or approached the reference desk to ask the librarian for assistance who would then often direct the patron to a reference tome or an item on… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Aug
19
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Do you have a great idea to advance health literacy and advance health equity in your community? Bring your great idea to life by applying for one of the NNLM PNR All of Us Community Engagement Awards! We’re delighted to offer 3 Community Engagement Awards, each up to $100,000. Please note: award applications for… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Funding, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Aug
15
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Today’s guest post is from one of the NNLM PNR Mini Outreach awardees. Pam Thompson, Branch Manager of the Calispel Valley Library, in Cusick, Washington, reports about their project where Kindles were purchased and loaded with books and information on relevant health topics to their community. Our Mini Outreach award was entitled; Health Topics on… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Health Literacy, News from Network Members, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries