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Oct
20
0 comments Tags: Digital Literacy, health literacy
Today, for Health Literacy Month, we are focusing on digital literacy. The World Health Organization defines digital health literacy as “the ability to seek, find, understand, and appraise health information from electronic sources and apply the knowledge gained to addressing or solving a health problem.” The current global pandemic has heightened our reliance on digital communications –… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Digital Health Literacy, Health Literacy
Jun
17
0 comments Tags: Academic library, All of Us, consumer health, Digital Literacy, health literacy, Health Sciences Library, public library
The NNLM Reading Club announces the launch of NNLM Reading Club Presents…. NNLM Reading Club Presents… are web-based author talks that highlight timely health issues brought to light by the NNLM Reading Club. NNLM Reading Club Presents… gives libraries and their readers a chance to hear directly from authors, then engage in a question-and-answer session with them…. Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Digital Health Literacy, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR
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