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Sep
17
0 comments Tags: community engagement, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), Health Literacy, public safety
September is National Preparedness Month and there’s still time to save for an emergency, make and practice your plan, and get involved in community preparedness. This year, Week Three of Preparedness Month (September 15-21) is focused on Youth Preparedness. Kids can be great ambassadors for preparedness and involving them in the planning process can improve… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Public Health
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
Jul
16
0 comments Tags: Focused Outreach, Health Literacy, public libraries
This June, I took a drive up to Vermont to set the groundwork for this year’s Focused Outreach work. NNLM NER is looking for ways to support health information dissemination in Rutland County. My first appointment was to speak with Jason Broughton, Vermont State Librarian. I was curious to hear his impressions of the health… Read More »
Posted in: Funded Project
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
May
17
0 comments Tags: Health Literacy, MedlinePlus, Public Health, resources
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States. Take the time to learn more about hepatitis and the resources you can use all year round to support education and prevention. What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is swelling, and inflammation of the liver caused by immune cells attacking the liver, liver damage from alcohol or poison,… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health