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Oct
24
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, public library
The NNLM Community Engagement Center is organizing a community of Practice for library staff who are providing consumer health information, programs and services as well as for others who are doing similar work. We invite you to participate in a short, three question needs assessment survey in order to help us structure the community of practice… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Literacy, News from NNLM, Public Libraries
Oct
08
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health insurance, National Health Observances, public library, RML Rendezvous
It is almost that time of year. Yes, it is time to sign up or renew our health insurance. Many of us have been receiving notices at work regarding the time to review our health insurance and other work benefits. Often we feel unsure of the information we are reviewing. We have an idea of… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Oct
01
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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
Sep
19
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances
October is just around the corner which also happens to be Health Literacy Month. Health literacy is so important when it comes to our health. We need to be able to understand how and when to take medication, talk with our healthcare providers, understand test results, navigate our way through the healthcare system, and know… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances, Public Health
Aug
30
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, public library
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