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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
12
0 comments Tags: collaboration, health insurance, health literacy, partnership, public library
The next PNR Rendezvous webinar session will be focusing on the Public Library Association (PLA) health insurance education initiative. Libraries Connecting You to Coverage, is part of a national partnership made possible by funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Community Catalyst. This webinar will help public library staff better understand the importance of… Read More »
Posted in: 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
30
0 comments Tags: health literacy, LGBQT, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club
The NNLM All of Us Community Engagement Network is pleased to announce its three book selections in support of LGBTQ Pride Month, celebrated each June. To learn more about each of these titles, download book discussion guides, promotional materials and corresponding LGBTQ health information or to apply for a free NNLM Reading Club Book kit,… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, K-12, News From NNLM PNR
Feb
20
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy
Do your patrons look for health information on not so credible websites? Are they asking for the latest diet or weight loss books? Are they fans of celebrity doctors who have their own TV show or website? Do they follow celebrities who like to provide their fans with ‘professional’ health information? Do you cringe inside… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Libraries