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Jun
08
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For LGBTQIA+ persons, lack of knowledgeable healthcare providers, discrimination by health insurers, lack of Federal anti-discrimination laws based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity (SO/GI), and fear of mistreatment are just some of the barriers to culturally appropriate health care. According to HealthyPeople.gov, eliminating health disparities can lead to: Reductions in disease transmission and progression… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, General
Mar
09
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The tragic death of Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer at age 43 stunned the world. Boseman, a prominent actor who was most known for his role as the ‘Black Panther’, had been secretly battling cancer for four years. His death from colon cancer at such a young age put a spotlight on the fact that… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, General, NNLM Reading Club
Feb
24
0 comments Tags: Consumer Health Information Specialization, continuing education, mla chis, public libraries
We are excited to share that you can now access all CHIS eligible webinar recordings and continuing education (CE) links in one place! Using your login for the NNLM.gov website you can register for Recorded CHIS Webinars. Once you log into the class you will be able to see all the webinars that provide at… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Public Libraries
Jan
21
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Health information professionals are encouraged to take advantage Medical Library Association (MLA) webinars, which the Region 6 office sponsors at institutions across the region. Participation in these webinars at sponsored sites is free! The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6 will sponsor up to ten (10) institutional registrations for MLA webinars each… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, Funding, General, Resource Sharing, Training
Jan
11
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As we move into 2022 many of us (and our patrons) have made New Year’s Resolutions. Here are some tips and resources to help everyone stay on track. Watch out for False Promises and Scams The Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads from the FTC Spot False Promises Fake Stories Online Other Fitness and Weight Loss… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Public Libraries