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Apr
11
0 comments Tags: Marcia C. Noyes Award, Medical Library Association
Region 6 is thrilled to share that Linda Walton, the PI and Associate Director for Region 6 at the University of Iowa, has been awarded The Marcia C. Noyes Award from the Medical Library Association. This award is the highest professional distinction offered by the association and is a true testament to Linda’s outstanding contributions… Read More »
Posted in: General, News from the Region
Mar
01
0 comments 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… Read More »
Posted in: Health Misinformation
Feb
27
0 comments Tags: health resources, teen girls mental health, teen mental health
You may have heard that the CDC recently released a report showing that U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence. We have put together some resources to help you and the community you serve understand teen depression and sexual violence. Fact Sheet According to the data, teen girls are confronting the highest levels of… Read More »
Posted in: Resource Sharing
Jan
31
0 comments Tags: health misinformation, HealthMisinfoNNLM
Health misinformation is a widespread problem, with false or misleading information about both long standing health concerns like cancer and emergent situations like the COVID-19 pandemic spreading at a rapid pace. Sometimes questionable health information is obvious, but it can also be difficult to recognize and can potentially reach millions of people. The Health Misinformation… Read More »
Posted in: Health Misinformation
Jan
10
0 comments Tags: book discussion, librarian book discussion
Join your fellow librarians, health professionals, and public health workers for our fourth NNLM Book Discussion. We will read Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Source of Health Information by Paul A. Offit, M.D. After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between February 1… Read More »
Posted in: NNLM Book Discussion