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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
Oct
15
0 comments Tags: Book Spine Poetry, health literacy, Medical Librarians Month, NNLM Region 5
Let’s be carriers and create messages with book spines that can inspire others. In honor of National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month NNLM is hosting a book spine poetry contest. All participants will be entered into a lottery to receive a free copy of each of the books selected from the NNLM Reading… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy, News from NNLM Region 5
Oct
08
0 comments Tags: health literacy, Medical Librarians Month, NNLM Region 5
Don’t forget, in honor of National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month NNLM is hosting a book spine poetry contest. All participants will be entered into a lottery to receive a free copy of each of the books selected from the NNLM Reading Club – a total of 15 books to add to your collection… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, News from NNLM Region 5
Oct
06
0 comments Tags: community organizations, consumer health, health literacy, libraries
Health Literacy Month began with Helen Osbourne, health literacy consultant, in 1999 to bring awareness of the need to create and provide health information that is understandable by patients and the general public. Healthy People 2030 updated their definition of health literacy to include both personal and organizational health literacy: Personal health literacy is the… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM
Oct
01
0 comments Tags: Book Spine Poetry, health literacy, Medical Librarians Month, NNLM Reading Club, NNLM Region 5
In honor of National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month NNLM is hosting a book spine poetry contest. All participants will be entered into a lottery to receive a free copy of each of the books selected from the NNLM Reading Club – a total of 15 books to add to your collection and share… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy, News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5