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Mar
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, libraries, NNLM Reading Club, public library
The tragic death of Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer at age 43 stunned the world. Boseman, a prominent actor who was most known for his role as the ‘Black Panther’, had been secretly battling cancer for four years. His death from colon cancer at such a young age put a spotlight on the fact that… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Feb
03
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, MedlinePlus, search skills
Do you use MedlinePlus for health information? Whether new to this consumer health information resource or an expert user, you may be interested in some tips of how effectively to search it. Here are two options: MedlinePlus offers search tips regarding several sections of this resource along with suggestions for using the search box. Here… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Training & Education
Feb
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club
In February our hearts turn to Valentine’s Day, the social and cultural phenomenon focused on love and romance. For young adults this can be a challenging time. What does a healthy relationship look like? February is also National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM, Public Libraries
Jan
05
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, NNLM Reading Club, public health, public library
Health misinformation is a serious threat to public health. It can cause confusion, sow mistrust, harm people’s health, and undermine public health efforts. Limiting the spread of health misinformation is a moral and civic imperative that will require a whole-of-society effort. ~ Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., Vice Admiral, U.S. Public Health Service, Surgeon General of… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Misinformation, News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5
Oct
18
0 comments Tags: conference, consumer health, health literacy, NNLM Region 5, professional development, Virtual Conference
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) will be at the annual ARSL (Association for Rural & Small Libraries) conference in Reno/Sparks Nevada. Stop by the NNLM exhibit both, both in-person and virtually. It’s an opportunity to learn more about the freely available classes, funding, membership, and more. Learn more about health information… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Health Literacy, New from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries