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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
0 comments Tags: happy new year, new years resolutions
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
Jan
07
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Health misinformation is a serious threat to public health. It can cause confusion, sow mistrust, harm people’s health, and undermine public health efforts. Limiting the spread of health misinformation is a moral and civic imperative that will require a whole-of-society effort. ~ Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., Vice Admiral, U.S. Public Health Service, Surgeon General… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Consumer Health, General, NNLM Reading Club
Dec
09
0 comments Tags: CHIS, Consumer Health, Consumer Health Information Specialization, public libraries
We have put together a new action plan to help you earn your CHIS in a timely fashion. We appreciate your patience as we ramped up our new five-year performance person. We have a plan in place coming in Year Two that will make acquiring your CHIS faster and easier. In the meantime, we have… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Public Libraries