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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
Dec
09
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, NNLM Region 5, online education, public health, training
On December 4, 2025, NNLM Region 5 hosted the webinar “Empathy Lens: Humanizing Images & Education for Reducing Stigma Against People Who Use Drugs.” During the webinar, speakers Meg Brunner and Erinn McGraw from the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute at the University of Washington introduced Empathy Lens, free photographs related to drug and alcohol… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Training & Education
Nov
17
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian, NNLM Region 5, public library, training
In November, we take time to pause and reflect on what we’re grateful for in our lives. Personally, I’m thankful for my family, my home, and the fact that we’re entering peak pie season – hello, pumpkin pie. At Region 5, we’re so grateful for the wonderful members who make up our organization. The curiosity,… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM Region 5
Nov
13
0 comments Tags: consumer health, diabetes, health information, outreach, reading
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects over 38 million people in just the United States alone. Every year 1.2 million people are diagnosed with this health condition. What is diabetes? MedlinePlus explains the different types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes: If you have type 1 diabetes, your body makes little or no insulin. It… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Health Observances