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Sep
11
0 comments Tags: Gail Borden Public Library, health4libs, public libraries and health
Name: Tina Viglucci Title: Hispanic Services Director Education: MSIS University at Albany, SUNY How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness? Through collaborations with partners in our community including the two major hospitals in the area, Presence St. Joseph and Advocate Sherman. They are leading efforts to bring together organizations to actively… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries, Public Libraries Spotlight
Sep
04
0 comments Tags: libs4health, public libraries and health
Name: Susan Kroll Education: MLS University of Buffalo How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness? Received my BS degree in education for physically handicapped children which sparked my interest in health issues. My previous job was at the Health Sciences Library Ohio State University. Why is health literacy important in your community?… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries, Public Libraries Spotlight
Aug
28
0 comments Tags: libs4health, oak park public library, public libraries and health
Name: Juanita Harrell Title: Health & Wellness Librarian Education: MLIS Dominican University How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness? I’ve always been interested in Health & Wellness & was given the opportunity to make it my area of concentration. Why is health literacy important in your community? Making information available and… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries, Public Libraries Spotlight
Jun
25
0 comments Tags: public libraries and health, Success Stories
Jamie Paicely, Director of Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library in Steger, Illinois, received funding for Women’s Health Wednesdays, a series of one-hour community health sessions for women. Background: Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library is located in a racially diverse community: 45% White, 25% Black or African American, and 25% Hispanic or Latino. “Our library users… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, Funding, News from the Region, Outreach, Public Libraries, Success Stories
Jun
20
0 comments Tags: Funding, libs4health, public libraries and health, Success Stories
I’m thrilled to announce that the GMR has funded the Effingham Public Library‘s Mobility for All program! Description: Effingham Public Library will partner with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine to provide “Mobility for All” a monthly chair yoga training that will provide strengthening exercises that anyone can do as well. During these sessions the… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Public Libraries