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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
Dec
20
0 comments Tags: happy holidays
The staff here at NNLM Region Six wish you happy holidays and peace and joy in 2023! ~ Bobbi, Darlene, Erica, Jacqueline, Linda, Miles, and Nora! Stay safe this holiday season and make healthy New Year’s Resolutions! Cooking Safely Food Safety for the Holidays from the CDC 4 Steps to Food Safety Serving Up Safe… Read More »
Nov
16
0 comments Tags: national rural health day, rural health day, rural health day resources
Since 2010, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health has celebrated National Rural Health Day on the third Thursday in November. It is a time to recognize the “power of rural” and highlight the work being done to reduce health care disparities in rural communities. This year’s theme is, “Advancing Behavioral Health Equity… Read More »
Posted in: Resource Sharing
Nov
10
0 comments Tags: rsv resources
You and your library patrons are probably hearing and reading about an increase in RSV cases. We have put together some resources to help you and your patrons better understand and prevent the spread of RSV. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus. It usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But it can… Read More »
Posted in: Resource Sharing
Oct
20
0 comments Tags: collection management, Consumer Health, evaluating health information, health information in multiple languages, health information resources, health insurance for public libraries, public libraries
We are pleased to announce that the updated and newly revised Public Libraries Guide on the NNLM website is now live. The information in this guide provides public libraries with resources and information helpful to their patrons related to health information. The guide includes content on a variety of topics such as: Getting Started Evaluating Health Information… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries