Registration is open for the NNLM Virtual Health Misinformation Symposium April 4-6, 2023.

Posted by Bobbi Newman on March 1st, 2023 Posted in: Health Misinformation
Tags: health misinformation, health misinformation symposium, HealthMisinfoNNLM, misinformation

The 2023 NNLM Virtual Symposium, Health Misinformation will explore both the research behind health misinformation movements and provide practical and evidence-based solutions to support librarians, health educators, and direct care providers in combating the spread of all types of health misinformation. Topics may include the types of misinformation, history of health misinformation, tips to understand health research, combating social media spread, the effects of health misinformation on individuals and communities, and highlighting replicable programs that Network Members can implement to address health misinformation.
This virtual symposium will feature sessions focused on data, public health, libraries, and general health misinformation.
Featuring the following Keynote speakers:

• Kyla Fullenwider, Senior Advisor at the U.S. Office of the Surgeon General. Her expertise in combating misinformation and designing human-centered solutions is being used to help communities stay informed about COVID-19, among other things.
• Jevin West co-author of Calling Bullshit: Data Reasoning in a Digital World
• Amanda Wilson, Alla Keselman, and Catherine Arnott Smith editors of Combating Online Health Misinformation: A Professional’s Guide to Helping the Public

1. Distinguish between the types of misinformation
2. Describe current research regarding health misinformation
3. Identify and implement resources and tools to combat health misinformation, resources, and tools
4. Explore programs, projects, and practices related to health misinformation in communities
5. Increase awareness of NNLM, NLM, and NLM products

Register today!

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ABOUT Bobbi Newman
Bobbi Newman (MLIS, MA) is the Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist for NNLM R6 at the University of Iowa. She is the author of Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Guide for Libraries. She developed the popular NNLM course “Wellness in the Library Workplace.” Bobbi is a mindfulness student and a member of Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH). She currently serves as a member of the Advisory Board for Let’s Move in Libraries. She divides her time between her dog, reading fantasy and nonfiction, playing video games, crafting, kayaking, biking, and gardening.

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