Launching and Leading the Librarian Reserve Corps: Developing an agile librarian network in response to COVID-19
This is a webinar presentation on librarian visioning, leadership, management, and trial by fire. It provides a unique perspective on launching and leading an international network of librarian volunteers in a new role: emergency responders in the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will learn about the process of establishing an international network of volunteers from idea generation to implementation leadership successes “lessons” learned
Join the next PNR Rendezvous webinar to learn how Library Journal 2021 Librarians of the Year launched and lead an international network of librarian volunteers in a new role: emerge...
Source: BHIC - April 13, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Information Public Health Public Library Webinars Websites COVID19 disaster information online health information Source Type: blogs
Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast, Telemedicine
A new era of delivering healthcare at a distance was brought on by necessity during COVID-19. Telemedicine offers benefits and drawbacks for patients, practitioners, and populations. Lessons have been learned about effective communication. These include ways to establish a mutual agenda, encourage conversational turn-taking, discuss potentially awkward topics, and confirm understanding at the conclusion of telemedicine visits. Listen to this session, “Telemedicine: Communicating About Health by Phone or 2-Way Video”, where Dr. Cliff Coleman, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Oregon Health & Science Universi...
Source: BHIC - April 13, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Information Public Health Public Library Websites consumer health health literacy podcast telehealth telemedicine Source Type: blogs
Register Now for 4th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
Registration is open for the May 6 symposium on older adult mental health. The National Council on Aging, U.S. Administration for Community Living, and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sponsor the day-long symposium.
Issues around mental health are especially relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic and particularly for older adults who may already face isolation and loneliness.
This free, virtual event will empower professionals with the latest tools to improve the lives of older adults in their communities, both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more and registerThe post Register Now for...
Source: BHIC - April 13, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Information Mental Health Public Health Senior Webinars consumer health health equity health literacy mental health resources older adults symposium Source Type: blogs
Test the Waters Family Exploration Kits
There is still time to snag a Test the Waters Kit for your library! All you have to do is sign up to be an NNLM member (and if you haven’t, it’s quick, easy and free to do!)
In partnership with Cornerstones of Science and the NIH All of Us Research Program, the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is offering an exciting new citizen science resource to public libraries. The Test the Waters Family Exploration Kit is a fun, accessible, loanable kit which includes four family friendly activities, and all the instructions and materials needed (audio file guides are available in in Arabic, Chinese, En...
Source: BHIC - March 22, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: hollystevenson Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Vaccines, Vaccinations, and NLM
More than 25 million people in the U.S. have received both doses of the coronavirus vaccine.
Getting a spot in the COVID vaccine line will become one of the shared stories of this pandemic.
As a resident of Washington, DC, and someone who is over 65 years of age, Patti became eligible pretty early – January 11. At the time, DC released appointment slots through its public web site. Learn more about Patti’s story here.
The post Vaccines, Vaccinations, and NLM first appeared on Bringing Health Information to the Community. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - March 22, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: hollystevenson Tags: All of Us Articles covid storytelling Source Type: blogs
Life Interrupted: Telling Breast Cancer Stories
Discussion on one of the dates below to engage with breast cancer survivors and medical professionals from their own communities, learn about breast cancer, ask questions, and share your experience. The 64-minute documentary will be available to stream on demand a week prior to the dates below.
March 22nd at 4pm ET / 1pm PT in partnership with the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)
March 31st at 6pm ET / 3pm PT in partnership with the Asian Health Coalition
April 2nd at 4pm ET / 1pm PT in partnership with the Henry Ford Health System
April 15th at 4pm ET / 1pm PT in partnership with the...
Source: BHIC - March 22, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: hollystevenson Tags: All of Us Webinars cancer Source Type: blogs
#VaccineReady Video Series
The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) has created a #VaccineReady video series to empower communities to proactively practice COVID-19 safety measures, get the facts about COVID-19 vaccines, share accurate vaccine information and get vaccinated when the time comes. Subscribe to the OMH YouTube channel to stay updated on the #VaccineReady video series and learn when vaccinations are offered in your area.The post #VaccineReady Video Series first appeared on Bringing Health Information to the Community. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - March 9, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Information consumer health resources COVID19 Educational resources minority health vaccines video Source Type: blogs
April is National Minority Health Month
This year, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is focusing on the impacts COVID-19 is having on racial and ethnic minority and American Indian and Alaska Native communities and underscoring the need for these vulnerable communities to get vaccinated as more vaccines become available. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), certain vulnerable populations, such as non-Hispanic African Americans, individuals living in nonmetropolitan areas, and adults with lower levels of education, income or who do not have health insurance, have a higher likelihood of forgoing getting vaccinated.
This year’s ...
Source: BHIC - March 9, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Information Minority Health Concerns health disparities health equity health literacy national health observances vaccines Source Type: blogs
New Funding Opportunity, Health Literacy and COVID-19
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) has announced a new funding opportunity: Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19. This initiative seeks applications for projects to demonstrate the effectiveness of local government implementation of evidence-based health literacy strategies that are culturally appropriate to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and/or other mitigation measures (e.g., public health prevention practices and vaccination) in racial and ethnic minority populations and other socially vulnerable populations, including racial and ethnic minority rural communities. Ap...
Source: BHIC - March 9, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Minority Health Concerns Rural Scholarships and Grants Urban community engagement COVID-19 funding health literacy Source Type: blogs
Rural Early Childhood Health Promotion Toolkit
The Rural Health Information Hub recently released the Rural Early Childhood Health Promotion Toolkit. This toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support rural communities and organizations implementing early childhood health promotion programs across the United States. The modules in the toolkit provide resources and information focused on developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining rural programs for health promotion in early childhood.The post Rural Early Childhood Health Promotion Toolkit first appeared on Bringing Health Information to the Community. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - March 4, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hamstra Tags: Children and Teens Rural health programs rural health toolkit Source Type: blogs
Making Moves and Grooves in the New Year
January kicks off the New Year, New Resolutions, and (sometimes) dreaded overcrowded gyms! One option to work around them – try the Move Your Way campaign! The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion created an online planner to help you plan weekly aerobic and muscle strengthening activities that interest you! Whether you enjoy gardening, dancing, or even shoveling snow (perhaps not as enjoyable), add them to your plan and start moving and grooving toward a healthier you! (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - January 10, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nora Franco Tags: General consumer health exercise New Year's Resolutions Source Type: blogs
Test your Glaucoma Eye Q
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and while you’re crossing your T’s and dotting your I’s (wink wink) on those New Year’s Resolutions, consider completing the Glaucoma Eye Q Test from PreventBlindness.Org . The site contains a list of several downloadable and printable fact sheets, including Common Eye Myths and tips for finding and visiting with an eye care doctor. The National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) encourages people to add a dilated eye exam to your list and help prevent vision loss from a disease that often has no symptoms in the early stages. NEHEP también tiene información en español...
Source: BHIC - January 10, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nora Franco Tags: General consumer health glaucoma New Year's Resolutions Source Type: blogs
Flu Knew?
The 2018-2019 flu season is upon us! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), peak flu season happens in fall and winter. Sometimes the flu can be confused with having a cold – how to tell the difference? One way is to compare your symptoms and, as always, consult with your healthcare provider. The CDC has created a series of PSAs along with multi-lingual fact sheets with information and recommendations for protecting against the virus. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - January 10, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nora Franco Tags: General consumer health family health flu Source Type: blogs
Surgeon General Advisory on E-cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults
The Surgeon General of the Public Health Service focuses on important public health issues. The published reports are scientifically based and are hoped to generate health initiatives to help address these highlighted health issues such as the use of e-cigarette use among our young people. This recently published report is asking for health professionals, family, teachers and others stakeholders to help address this concerning health issue. Visit the Know the Risks website which provides tips to start conversations, facts about the harmful effects of e-cigarette use, and more. Information is also provided in Spanish. Down...
Source: BHIC - January 8, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Children and Teens Public Health Websites e-cigarettes healthy youth smoking Source Type: blogs
Meeting the Needs of Children During Disasters
Certain disasters end quickly, while others affect large populations for an extended period of time. Disasters can have physical, mental, and emotional consequences. Each person prepares and responds differently to a disaster; however, children are at increased risk during and after a disaster for a variety of reasons.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), has provided information about the unique needs of children in disasters, and the need to ensure children’s needs are addressed in all disaster preparedness plans. Information is available for pediatricians as well as parents and other audiences such as school...
Source: BHIC - January 8, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Children and Teens Emergency Preparedness disaster response Source Type: blogs
