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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
Nov
12
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Rural Health Day is November 18, 2021! Evidence shows that there are marked health disparities between those living in rural areas versus their urban counterparts. Check out these events and resources: Resources Rural Health Information Hub Includes funding opportunities, state guides, rural health data visualizations, rural project examples, an online library, evidence-based toolkits, and… Read More »
Posted in: Advocacy, Blog, Consumer Health, General, NLM Resources, Public Health
Oct
04
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NNLM Region 6 is pleased to share the success of the Minwanjige, Mino Bimaadizi (Eat Well, Live Well) project, led by Dr. Anna Wirta Kosobuski, at the University of Minnesota Medical School Duluth. This project was funded through the previous NNLM GMR, and focused on 2 goals: Goal 1: Empower youth in taking control of their health through better… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, Funding, Success Stories
Sep
09
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Each September we recognize Healthy Aging Month as a time to focus national attention on the health and well-being of older adults. Use our easy-to-understand MyHealthfinder resource to encourage adults to protect their health as they grow older. If you’re interested in national efforts to improve health for older adults, check out the Healthy People 2030 Older Adults… Read More »
Posted in: Advocacy, Blog, Consumer Health, NLM Resources, Public Health