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Dec
09
0 comments Tags: graphic medicine, professional development
Hey New England, do you have something to say about graphic medicine? Are you a librarian with a unique approach to integrating graphic medicine into your collections and outreach? Are you a creator with a unique approach to creation and dissemination? Are you a researcher with insights into how graphic medicine can be used for… Read More »
Posted in: Graphic Medicine
Aug
19
0 comments Tags: community engagement, graphic medicine, health disparities, Health Literacy, Training
Brittany Netherton and Brenda Lormil two NNLM NER grantees had big summers presenting the work they’re doing at events in San Diego and Sweden! Brittany from the Darien Library had the opportunity present on graphic novels in the library at the San Diego Comic-Con and her work with Graphic Medicine. From Brittany: “On Thursday, July… Read More »
Posted in: Funded Project, Graphic Medicine
Jun
14
0 comments Tags: graphic medicine, health disparities, Health Literacy
Graphic Medicine is comic books and graphic novels that cover topics of health and wellness. The visual format makes the information easier to understand and digest. By reading a personal, non-fiction story, we can learn about issues we may not have experienced personally. These stories can also help us feel less alone in our own… Read More »
Posted in: Graphic Medicine
Apr
22
0 comments Tags: events, graphic medicine, Health Literacy, resources
As part of NNLM NER’s ongoing commitment to supporting the integration and expansion of graphic medicine in the outreach work of our partners, NER hosted the very well received New England Graphic Medicine ComicCon on April 10. If you couldn’t attend or want a refresher on some of the resources presented, check out the links… Read More »
Posted in: Graphic Medicine
Feb
15
0 comments Tags: community engagement, graphic medicine, Health Literacy, professional development, Training
UPDATE: We’re happy to announce that travel scholarships are now available for attendees from the New England region traveling more than 50 miles. For more information or to apply, contact Sarah Levin-Lederer (sarah.levinlederer@umassmed.edu) or Martha Meacham (martha.meacham2@umassmed.edu). Are you interested in using Graphic Medicine as a health outreach tool, but don’t know where to… Read More »
Posted in: Graphic Medicine, Trainings