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Oct
23
0 comments Tags: CHIS, Consumer Health Information Specialization
Staying updated with the latest information is crucial for librarians and health professionals. This blog post will explore the Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) and why it’s a valuable credential for public librarians. Earning your CHIS will help you better assist patrons in finding credible health information. This improves the quality of service and builds… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries
Oct
18
0 comments Tags: health information, menopause, perimenopause, world menopause day
About Perimenopause and Menopause Perimenopause, sometimes referred to as the menopausal transition, is a phase in a life characterized by the natural progression toward menopause when menstruation or periods stop permanently. The onset of perimenopause varies, with some people noticing the first signs of this transition in their 40s, while others may experience changes… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries, Resource Sharing
Aug
22
0 comments Tags: health4libs, libs4health, public libraries and health
We are introducing an exciting addition to our connections with public libraries. Health Information @ the Library is a column designed to inform and empower public libraries on all related health information! This monthly column at Public Libraries Online is led by Bobbi Newman, R6, Jamia Williams, NTO, and Liz Morris, R5, and will feature… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries
Apr
19
0 comments Tags: podcast
Why do we expect to find toilet paper and paper towels in a public restroom, but feminine hygiene products are considered optional? On this episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, Region 6 Communications & Finance Coordinator Miles Dietz-Castel shares the story of Richland County Public Health director Dr. Julie Chaya’s initiative to combat period poverty… Read More »
Posted in: Advocacy, Consumer Health, From the GMR, General, News from the Region, Partner Outreach Libraries, Public Health, Public Libraries, Success Stories
Mar
15
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NNLM Region 6 Speaker Spotlight Series is a webinar series from the NNLM Region 6, featuring expert guest speakers presenting on topics of interest to all our users, from librarians to public health practitioners, educators, clinicians, and others who work with health information. Topics will be scheduled according to audience interest, seasonal applicability, and speaker… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, General, Health Misinformation, NLM Resources, Outreach, Public Health, Public Libraries, Resource Sharing