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Jul
09
0 comments Tags: ADA Act, All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, public library
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination in employment, transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities, telecommunications, and state and local government services. The act paved the way for increased intersection in society for people with disabilities, whether seen or unseen, and fostered… Read More »
Posted in: Accessibility, All of Us, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Jun
17
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Funding, health literacy, professional development, public library, training
Today’s guest post is from Karen Schaefer, Director of Langlois Public Library in Oregon. Langlois Public Library became a network member a little over a year ago when Karen learned about NNLM and began attending our classes. She applied for our PNR Professional Development award to attend ALA Midwinter. In this post, Karen shares her… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Health Literacy, News from Network Members, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Jun
10
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Funding, health literacy
Make a difference in your community by applying for one of our NNLM PNR All of Us Health Literacy Outreach Awards! We’re pleased to offer 5 Health Literacy Outreach Awards, each up to $19,000. The goals of the Awards are to foster awareness of the NIH All of Us Research Program and promote health literacy… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Funding, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
May
20
0 comments Tags: consumer health
What is the BHIC blog? Bringing Health Information to the Community (BHIC) blog is hosted by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine with contributors from multiple NNLM regions. The goal is to send out health information directly to community members who may not otherwise have access to timely and useful information. Almost all of… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy, Public Libraries
Apr
02
0 comments Tags: consumer health, genetics, genomic literacy, genomics
Congress approved the first National DNA Day in April 2003 to celebrate both the completion of the Human Genome Project and the anniversary of the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) continues to celebrating DNA Day annually on April 25. The goal of National DNA Day… Read More »
Posted in: Health Observances, K-12, Public Libraries, Training & Education