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Jul
08
0 comments Tags: community outreach, Funding, health information, health literacy, libraries, library programming, NLM Traveling Exhibits, outreach, professional development, Public Libraries, public library, training
Over the past five years, NNLM Region 5 has strengthened health information outreach across Hawaii by supporting libraries, community partners, and local leaders who help people find reliable health information when they need it most. From training and funding to exhibits and outreach tools, the work in Hawaii reflects what happens when trusted institutions invest… Read More »
Posted in: Impact
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
Feb
02
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, Maternal Health, public library, toolkit
University of Washington iSchool students (and now graduates), Lauren Califano and Shanti Rahim, worked with us to create a library toolkit for the Network of the National Library of Medicine with prenatal to postpartum health information resources. The toolkit is now available and can be downloaded and customized to meet the needs of birthing persons… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Nov
03
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, mental health, public library, workplace health, Youth Services
Our current U.S. Surgeon General has helped to produce several useful reports and tools regarding health and information. These resources could provide crucial information for internal staff and administration as well as for the clients, patrons, and communities you serve. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being This 30-page report offers a foundation… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Misinformation, Mental Health, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Aug
31
0 comments Tags: Addiction & Recovery, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, public library, Substance Use Disorders
The non-profit Faces and Voices of Recovery celebrates Recovery Month each September. In concert with their effort and that of NNLM’s Substance Use Disorder Interest Group, this month’s NNLM Reading Club focuses on recovery from substance use. Recovery Month’s theme is “Every Person. Every Family. Every Community” because recovery is for everyone. The NNLM Reading… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM, Public Libraries, Substance Misuse