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Dec
17
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The holiday season is upon us, and it’s a perfect time to focus on staying healthy and making positive changes for the New Year. Health information providers are crucial in empowering individuals and families with access to trustworthy health information. From food safety tips to guidance on avoiding scams and making healthier lifestyle choices, libraries… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Nov
07
0 comments Tags: caregiver mental health, caregiver supoprt, National Family Caregivers Month
Honoring Caregivers: National Family Caregivers Month November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the millions of Americans who selflessly care for family members or friends facing health challenges. In the U.S., an estimated 43.5 million people are unpaid family caregivers, supporting about 36.5 million households.[i] These caregivers provide essential assistance,… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health
Oct
08
0 comments Tags: caregiver mental health, mental health care providoers, mental health information, rural mental health
We are thrilled to introduce the Community Mental Health Information Community Partnerships Toolkit, a robust resource designed to help community organizations, healthcare providers, educators, and public libraries address mental health information needs within their communities. Developed under the guidance of Bobbi Newman and the NNLM Region 6 State of Iowa Advisory Group, this toolkit provides… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, News from the Region, Public Health, Public Libraries, Resource Sharing
Sep
25
0 comments Tags: DiscoverWHR, women's health
Partnering with the National Library of Medicine (NLM), ORWH launched the first phase of a novel discovery resource for women’s health research (WHR), called DiscoverWHR. This innovative resource simplifies the finding women’s health information by patients, caregivers, medical professionals, researchers, and the public. Users can explore the following research areas: Menopause Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Autoimmune… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Sep
23
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We are excited to announce that the NNLM guide, Resources for Public Libraries, has been recently updated. This guide will help you enhance your library’s health programming, improve your understanding of health resources, and better serve your community’s health information needs. Each section of the guide focuses on different aspects of library services, offering resources… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Public Libraries, Resource Sharing