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Aug
28
0 comments Tags: libs4health, oak park public library, public libraries and health
Name: Juanita Harrell Title: Health & Wellness Librarian Education: MLIS Dominican University How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness? I’ve always been interested in Health & Wellness & was given the opportunity to make it my area of concentration. Why is health literacy important in your community? Making information available and… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries, Public Libraries Spotlight
Jul
27
0 comments Tags: Success Stories
I am happy to announce that the GMR has awarded funding to the Charlevoix Public Library! Congratulations to Susan Kroll and the staff at Charlevoix Public Library. Project Summary: This request seeks to fund the purchase and support of 20 iPads loaded with NLM consumer health information for adults and children. This proposed project is a… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Public Libraries
Jul
26
0 comments Tags: ARSL, stand up for health, Success Stories
I am pleased to announce that the GMR has awarded funding to The Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) for a pre-conference focused health information services and programming. ARSL will host the Stand Up for Health: Health and Wellness Services for Your Community as pre-conference sessions at their 2018 annual conference in Springfield Illinois…. Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Public Libraries
Jul
09
0 comments Tags: app evaluation, health apps, wellness apps
While developing content for our public library course Stand Up for Health: Health and Wellness Services for Your Community on health and wellness related apps I decided we need a clever evaluation tool similar to CRAAP for websites. Using the criteria I came up with SUSPECT. I hope you find it helpful for all app… Read More »
Posted in: From the GMR, General
Jun
20
0 comments Tags: Funding, libs4health, public libraries and health, Success Stories
I’m thrilled to announce that the GMR has funded the Effingham Public Library‘s Mobility for All program! Description: Effingham Public Library will partner with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine to provide “Mobility for All” a monthly chair yoga training that will provide strengthening exercises that anyone can do as well. During these sessions the… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Public Libraries