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Feb
25
0 comments Tags: consumer health, disaster preparedness, disease outbreak
The recent coronavirus outbreak has dominated the news and may be a topic of concern in your communities. People in your community may be coming to your library for reliable health information. Here are some resources to consider posting on your website, social media, and handouts. MedlinePlus includes: Coronavirus Infections health topic page with information… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Emergency Preparedness, Health Literacy, Public Health, Public Libraries
Feb
24
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, genetics, health literacy, public library
Announcing the NNLM Human Genetics Film Kit! Through our partnership with the NIH All of Us Research program, we are providing free film kits to up to 250 public libraries across the United States. Because we know how difficult programming and resources for providing health information can be in small and rural libraries with limited… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Feb
06
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, NLM Traveling Exhibits
The Call for Requests for Rise, Serve, Lead! America’s Women Physicians and Rashes to Research: Scientists and Parents Confront the 1964 Rubella Epidemic is now open. All submissions must be received by February 28, 2020, 11:59pm, E.S.T. An announcement of host sites will be made on April 13, 2020 by 5:00pm. If you would like… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NLM
Feb
03
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, Digital Literacy, health literacy, online education, public library, training
Technology is continuing to improve, and more and more people are looking online for health information, managing care, and trusted advice. Despite the increasing use, there is a digital divide for many individuals that greatly impact their ability to find and access trusted quality health information. Wisconsin Health Literacy developed a digital health literacy program,… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy, News from NNLM, Public Libraries
Jan
31
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, public library, reading
Heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, is largely preventable. There are many things people can do to reduce their risk: exercise, make healthy food choices, and also visit their healthcare provider regularly. February is American Heart Month, but any time is a good time to help raise awareness about heart… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries