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Feb
04
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Many of you are aware of the recent measles outbreak in Washington state and so it is of particular concern for the PNR region. The vast majority of these cases are in Clark county, 43 cases have been reported and 32 are children under the age of 10. Of those cases 37 had not been… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health, Public Libraries
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
Jan
22
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Are you attending he ALA Midwinter Meeting in Seattle this week? The NNLM Pacific Northwest Region will be there. We’ll be in the exhibit hall as the National Library of Medicine, booth #605 Stop by and learn more about the National Library of Medicine resources as well as the outreach services of the National Network… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NNLM, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Jan
17
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A new year and a new blog series. As Consumer Health Coordinator for the NNLM PNR, I help to provide information regarding library services and programming for those who serve the general public. Many of you juggle several job duties as well as a variety of information needs and so may welcome some tips and… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Libraries
Dec
17
0 comments Tags: All of Us, health literacy
Every year around this time, I think about my health. Yes, it’s the holidays and everything is festive and bright, but it’s also the season when I typically schedule my annual health visits. And, to be honest, the news from these visits hasn’t always been something to celebrate. I’ve learned that health – and conversely… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Public Libraries