Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6

Adolescents and young adults increasingly rely on social media for health information, yet misinformation—especially regarding topics like dietary supplements and body image—can have serious consequences. This session explores the intersection of health literacy and media literacy, highlighting how health sciences and public health librarians can play a pivotal role in equipping youth with the skills to critically evaluate digital health content. Drawing from an NNLM Outreach Grant-funded online course designed for teens, this session will share evidence-based strategies for teaching media deconstruction, countering misinformation, and integrating media literacy into library programming. Attendees will gain practical tools and resources to support media and health literacy initiatives in their own institutions. https://lnkd.in/eGX_y_3F

Are you ready to level up your ability to support nursing and allied health professionals? This 3-week, 4 credit-hour self-paced online class is a perfect fit for library staff who want to deepen their understanding of NLM resources and enhance their research support skills. This class is a fantastic opportunity to gain specialized knowledge and make a direct impact on your library’s support of healthcare professionals. https://lnkd.in/g92ckPKg

The Putting Public Health Evidence in Action training, originally created by the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network, helps health practitioners and program planners apply evidence-based approaches. University of Iowa Prevention Research Center for Rural Health adapted it for rural and micrometropolitan communities, incorporating feedback from community advisors and trainees. This webinar will summarize key points from the six training modules, highlight rural examples of the principles in action, and introduce the accompanying activities and resources. This webinar offers one CHES advanced-level CE contact hour and one Illinois CNE credit. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gH5aD2j4

New On-Demand Course: NIH Public Access Policy for Librarians. Are you a librarian working with NIH-funded researchers? Want to stay ahead of the curve in supporting their compliance with federal requirements? This NEW on-demand course is designed just for you! Unlike many NIH Public Access Policy trainings aimed at researchers, this course offers practical guidance expressly for librarians. https://lnkd.in/gmdWVtdb

According to the?Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 adults in the United States are now caregivers, and the number is growing as the population ages.?This month we are pleased to be featuring three new books specific to Eldercare as it relates to Caregiving and Caregivers.?https://lnkd.in/gP8uDMV7 ?

Check out the March issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. https://lnkd.in/gew_BDsa

The "How PubMed Works" series begins in March. This series of four classes addresses increasing health information access and use by highlighting information about the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed bibliographic database. March 18:?Introduction, March 20:?Selection, March 25:?MeSH, March 27:?Automatic Term Mapping. Join us for any or all! https://lnkd.in/gvYfCbwq

ClinicalTrials.gov?is the world’s largest registry and results database for both publicly and privately funded clinical studies. It serves as a crucial resource for researchers, healthcare providers, patients, and librarians seeking comprehensive evidence on medical topics. Join us for a 90-minute interactive session where you'll learn how to navigate this essential tool and explore its impact on healthcare. https://lnkd.in/gTKbBG94

In?observance of?Martin?Luther?King Jr. Day, the NNLM Region 6 office will be closed on Monday, January 20th.?

Join us for the next session of the NNLM Book Discussion which focuses on the public health event in Flint, Michigan. From February 1 – April 30, 2025, we will discuss “What the Eyes Don’t See”?by Mona Hanna-Attisha.? https://lnkd.in/g3UVY75n