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NLM Releases New Health Literacy Tool Shed Website

WebSince its founding in 1836, the National Library of Medicine https://www.nlm.nih.gov has played a pivotal role in translating biomedical research into practice. NLM is the world’s …

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Telehealth in Libraries: Reducing Barriers to Health Care

WebBy removing barriers, telehealth: Improves healthcare access for people who live in rural or isolated communities. Makes health care services more convenient for …

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Menstruation and Period Poverty Information Resources for Your

WebEfforts to address period stigma and period poverty encompass not only providing affordable menstrual products but also fostering open dialogues to challenge …

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Wisconsin Health Literacy Summit Review – Midwest Matters

WebThe Wisconsin Health Literacy Summit Embracing Health Literacy in the New Normal: Digital Communications, Telehealth, Health Insurance, and Health Equity …

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Why You Should Get Your Consumer Health Information …

WebEarning your CHIS will help you better assist patrons in finding credible health information. This improves the quality of service and builds trust. Earning a CHIS …

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My Family Health Portrait – Region 5 Blog

WebTo assist with gathering family health history, the Surgeon General’s office has created an online and printable tool called My Family Health Portrait. It allows for easy use to enter …

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MedlinePlus Tutorials for Community Health Workers

WebThe series consists of 7 short YouTube videos that are designed to help you navigate the site and find information that will be useful to the people that you work with. …

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Happy International Woman’s Day! Health and Wellness Resources

Web08. Happy International Woman’s Day! Health and Wellness Resources. “International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, …

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Health Literacy and American Indian/Alaska Natives – Region 5 …

WebBecause health literacy is closely linked to poverty, AI/ANs are disproportionately impacted. According to the 2016 American Community Survey, the median household income was …

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OSU Health Sciences Library Receives National Library of

WebThe Greater Midwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is pleased to announce The Ohio State University Health Sciences Library as …

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Providing Multilingual and Multicultural Health Information

WebCultural diversity benefits everyone. By broadcasting in multiple languages, including English, TPT NOW helps boost community resiliency with health, safety, …

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

WebNational Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face …

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We Can Do This! COVID-19 Public Education Campaign Resources

WebThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services We Can Do This COVID-19 public education campaign is a national initiative to increase public confidence in and …

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Funding Announcement NIH COMPASS: Health Equity Research …

WebWe are promoting this funding opportunity for a multi-agency approach to addressing health equity and social determinants of health. Your agency may be interested in the …

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National Minority Health Month, Be the Source for Better Health

WebApril is National Minority Health Month (NMHM)! Observed every April, raising awareness of the need for equality when it comes to accessing good health and medical …

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Free Printable Posters and Resources Related to COVID-19 for

WebNational Institute of Health. COVID posters from NIH Office of Management in English and Spanish on keeping 6 feet, washing hands, masks are required, getting …

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Social Determinants of Environmental Health Webinar Series

WebOne of the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s initiatives is Environmental Determinants of Health. Environmental factors can have a big impact on …

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Healthcare Insurance Marketplace Opportunities: How to Become …

WebABOUT Carolyn Martin Carolyn Martin is the Outreach and Education Coordinator for the NNLM Region 5. She works with various libraries and community organizations to …

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Member Spotlight: Horblit Health Sciences Library -Danbury Hospital

WebThere are two health science librarians at the Horblit Health Sciences Library, Amanda Pomeroy and Kristin Chapman. Both are fully embedded in the hospital system. …

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Social Determinants of Environmental Health Webinar Series

WebThe webinar series will be held weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from March 5 – April 2, 2024 and will feature guest speakers discussing a variety of topics including …

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Announcing April 2023 NNLM Reading Club: Black Maternal Health

WebBlack women are more than three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications as white women, regardless of their income or education. This health …

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