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Mar
17
0 comments Tags: community engagement, for families, Health Education And Literacy, resources, youth
Whether it’s a snow day, summer vacation or kids are home sick, having educational materials ready can help keep the whole family busy. Below are science and health resources to engage kids and help them continue to learn even when they’re not in the classroom. NNLM Middle Atlantic Region has curated resources for K-12 students… Read More »
Posted in: NLM Resources
Mar
05
0 comments Tags: cancer detection, youth
In 2018-2019, NER provided funding to 15-40 Connection to support the 3 Steps Detect℠ program at Massachusetts vocational and technical high schools. This blog post is an excerpt from the final report submitted to NER in May 2019. The goal for this project was to establish program partnerships to teach 3 Steps Detect℠ and share… Read More »
Posted in: Funded Project
Dec
16
0 comments Tags: graphic medicine, Health Literacy, youth
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 ourselves. These stories can also help us feel less alone in our own lives…. Read More »
Posted in: Graphic Medicine
Aug
20
0 comments Tags: community engagement, data_science, Health Literacy, Instructional Design, Teaching, youth
One of the questions always asked on the first day back from summer break is: “What did you do this summer?” For many kids summer camp may be involved, either as a camper or as a camp counselor. Summer camp experiences can have a multitude of positive influences, such as building character, teaching independence and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Oct
12
0 comments Tags: community engagement, nutrition, youth
This post is part of a series on NNLM NER’s funded projects. In FY2016-2017, NNLM NER funded the Mason Square Branch of Springfield City Library (MA) for the Health In The Square project. Goals of this project included: strengthening community partnerships, providing healthy and nutritious food, and encouraging health literacy. The Mason Square Branch Library is… Read More »
Posted in: Funded Project, Public Health