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
Feb
22
NNLM Region 6 is excited to share the 3 awardees selected for the Mpox Information Outreach Award. This award will provide funding to organizations for the purpose of providing communities most at risk for mpox with high quality information about mpox. The award is intended to increase health equity through outreach and engagement. What is… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Feb
20
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Effective communication is a marker of health care quality. Shared language between patients and health care providers enables gathering information for diagnosis, explaining treatment strategies, and ensuring understanding and joint decision-making. The Network of the National Library of Medicine promotes access, use, and understanding of health information for everyone. Therefore, NNLM supported two projects that made… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funding, News from the Region
Feb
16
0 comments Tags: Disaster Response, Environmental Disaster
With the recent train derailment and subsequent environmental impact in and near East Palestine OH, now is a good time to review a few resources regarding such disasters. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is expanding and accelerating its contributions to scientific knowledge of human health and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Emergency Preparedness