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Jan
23
0 comments Tags: community engagement, Funded Projects, Health Literacy, nursing profession, youth
In November 2025, NNLM R7 hosted Dr. Maria Krol and Dr. Maryann Perez-Brescia to discuss three NNLM funded projects. Dr. Maria Krol is a professor in the School of Nursing at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) and Dr. Maryann Perez-Brescia is a professor at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing. Both are also members… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funded Project, Instructional Design
May
05
0 comments Tags: Health Literacy, professional development, Training, youth
Today’s blog is a guest spot by partners at Weill Cornell’s Samuel J. Wood Library. On June 18, our partners will be presenting on a curriculum designed to introduce high school students to the field of library science while equipping them with essential health literacy skills. Why Attend? Raising awareness among young people about the… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
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