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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
Nov
16
0 comments Tags: national rural health day, rural health day, rural health day resources
Since 2010, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health has celebrated National Rural Health Day on the third Thursday in November. It is a time to recognize the “power of rural” and highlight the work being done to reduce health care disparities in rural communities. This year’s theme is, “Advancing Behavioral Health Equity… Read More »
Posted in: Resource Sharing
Nov
14
0 comments Tags: health information resources, Native American Health Resources, Native American Heritage, Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. As the National Congress of American Indians notes, it’s not only an occasion for all of us to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and important contributions of American Indians. It is also a fitting time to educate each other about tribes, raise awareness of the challenges American Indians… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health, Public Libraries, Resource Sharing
Nov
10
0 comments Tags: rsv resources
You and your library patrons are probably hearing and reading about an increase in RSV cases. We have put together some resources to help you and your patrons better understand and prevent the spread of RSV. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus. It usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But it can… Read More »
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Aug
05
0 comments Tags: monkey pox
Monkeypox Resources Want to find more information about monkeypox? MedlinePlus has information on monkeypox written for members of the public. Information on MedlinePlus can be freely distributed and shared. MedlinePlus has high quality health information, in both English and Spanish, that is easy to understand and free of advertising. StatPearls has information on monkeypox written for clinicians and… Read More »
Posted in: Advocacy, Blog, Consumer Health, Resource Sharing