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May
07
0 comments Tags: conference, consumer health, Funding, libraries, training
NNLM is excited to announce the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference Professional Development Award! Funding will cover registration and travel expenses up to $1500 per awardee. The conference will take place September 16-19, 2026 in Montgomery, AL. Participants will attend a pre-conference training focused on consumer health information, called “Healthy Roots, Strong… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Funding, News from NNLM, Training & Education
Apr
09
0 comments Tags: children's health, consumer health, health information
Lead is a naturally occurring metal but one that can cause devastating health effects, especially in children. What are the health effects? Learning disorders and behavioral problems Greater risk of miscarriage High blood pressure Nervous system damage Brain damage of fetus Muscle and joint pain These are just a few of the many health effects… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Mar
23
0 comments Tags: cancer, consumer health, health information, librarian roles, medical librarian
Rachel Raymond, Clinical Trials Information Specialist III at Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL), NCI’s Cancer Information Service, provided us with the guest post about her role at the National Cancer Institute. Rachel also acquired her Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) by attending NNLM classes. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the leading federal agency… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Guest Post
Mar
18
0 comments Tags: cancer, consumer health, health information, libraries
Many people in your community have been affected by cancer. They may have or had a friend or family member diagnosed or been diagnosed themselves. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, according to the CDC. We are all at risk of developing cancer though the risk increases as we… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Feb
25
0 comments Tags: children's health, consumer health, health information, outreach, parenting, teen health
Many parents and guardians find themselves needing authoritative, current, and trusted information regarding children in their care. What can your library or organization provide? You can’t nor should you provide health advice, but you can provide links to quality health information from experts. And you can encourage parents and guardians to take that information and… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute