NIOSH and Wikipedia
NIOSH, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is helping to make sure that the occupational safety and health information that reaches Wikipedia’s millions of readers is complete, up-to-date, and free of errors.
NIOSH is one of the first US federal agencies to collaborate with the Wikimedia organizations and it is doing so by actively contributing data and the latest research to help improve the health of the population.
Wikipedia has become an important source of information for a large part of the population. Globally, one out of every two hundred visits to the internet is to Wikipedia. In 2015, N...
Source: BHIC - August 6, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Kay Deeney Tags: Environmental Health General Websites Source Type: blogs
National Immunization Awareness Month in August
Every August is dedicated to National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). NIAM is an annual observance designed to highlight the importance of immunizations. Immunizations (also called shots or vaccines) help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. Immunization isn’t just for kids – to stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia, adults need to get vaccinated, too.
National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots.
Healthfinder.gov has a toolkit for NIAM with strategies and ide...
Source: BHIC - August 6, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Kay Deeney Tags: Public Health Source Type: blogs
CDC Training Hot Topic: Opioids *New Courses Available*
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31. Learn clinical and public health strategies for addressing the opioid overdose epidemic with the latest courses on the CDC TRAIN Learning Network, the most comprehensive catalog of public health training opportunities. TRAIN is a free service for learners from the Public Health Foundation. Courses on opioids cover safe prescribing, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), prevention and engagement strategies, and more.
Here’s the link to access the Opioid search. You can refine or expand your search by using the search box at the top of page and filters on left side of page....
Source: BHIC - August 6, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Kay Deeney Tags: Public Health Substance Addiction and Misuse Source Type: blogs
Rural Opioid Educational Resources
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health has developed a compendium of resources for rural opioid education. New resources are added as available. Access the toolkit to find reports, recordings of webinars, best practices, training materials, treatment resources and customizable posters, flyers and brochures. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - July 25, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Patricia Devine Tags: Rural Substance Addiction and Misuse Source Type: blogs
Reducing Suicide in Indigenous Groups
Reducing the Incidence of Suicide in Indigenous Groups – Strengths United through Networks (RISING SUN) is an initiative of the U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship. RISING SUN’s role in suicide prevention efforts include a toolkit to help clinicians, communities, policy-makers and researchers to measure the impact and effectiveness of suicide prevention efforts in rural and tribal communities. Find out more about the toolkit. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - July 25, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Patricia Devine Tags: Mental Health Minority Health Concerns Source Type: blogs
Patients Helping Patients Navigate Serious Mental Illness
Peer navigators can help improve patient care. According to the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Initiative (PCORI), around one in six adults in the U.S. have a mental health disorder, and “Minority populations are more at risk for serious psychological distress but only half as likely to receive mental health treatment as non-Hispanic whites.” Patients face many barriers to treatment, including stigma. Peer navigators, acting as guides and support throughout the healthcare system, can help overcome language and cultural barriers to improve patient experiences and health outcomes. Learn more. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - July 25, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Patricia Devine Tags: Mental Health Minority Health Concerns Source Type: blogs
Information About Applying for Funding on Grants.gov
If you’re thinking of applying for a grant from grants.gov but don’t know where to get started, consider reviewing the posts on the grants.gov community blog. Their grant writing basics section has information about Demystifying Funding Announcements, Understanding the Funder and Avoiding Last Minute Problems. For more information, the grants.gov homepage has introductory videos about applying for grants. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - July 23, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Connections4Health: A Person-Center Approach for Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in the Community
Join the National Network of Libraries of Medicine- Middle Atlantic Region on August 21, 2018 at 12:00 pm EST for their monthly Boost Box series. This series aims to boost your knowledge of National Library of Medicine products and additional health information topics. The month of August will focus on a program called Connections4Health. Connections4Health is a Southwest PA Area Health Education Center (AHEC) program designed to partner with community health centers and community-focused organizations to address the broader, unmet social health needs of their patients or patrons, such as food security, housing and employm...
Source: BHIC - July 23, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Evidence-based Decision Making at Health Departments
Health Department staff are tasked with implementing programs that improve the health of the public. While there is now a greater focus on evidence-based decision making to ensure that these programs are effective, this is a process that needs to develop over time. The Prevention Research Center started a project in 2012 to discover how health departments can support their staff in practicing evidence-based decision making. Their report, Putting Evidence to Work for Health, summarizes what they learned from working with 12 health departments and what they recommend as action steps. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - July 23, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Special Issues of NIH News in Health: Parenting and Seniors
NIH News in Health publishes special issues of collections of past popular stories that have been updated and reviewed. Two new collections have been released. Checkout the parenting issue and seniors issue. You can download a PDF to share with others and there are also a limited number of print copies available upon request.
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Source: BHIC - July 18, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Burda Tags: Children and Teens Senior Source Type: blogs
My MedlinePlus Newsletter: Exercise and Kids
A highlighted topic in the new weekly newsletter from MedlinePlus is on exercise and its importance in a child’s health and well-being. Do you know the benefits of exercise for kids or how much exercise kids need? Find the answer here and check out other MedlinePlus resources on the benefits of exercise for the whole family.
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Source: BHIC - July 18, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Burda Tags: Children and Teens General Source Type: blogs
“ Wash and Learn ” Promoting Reading at Laundromats
The Sudsy’s learning center is part of Libraries Without Borders’ national “Wash and Learn” program, which “transforms laundromats into informal learning spaces.” Started in New York City in 2015, the program now has about 12 centers across seven states, said Adam Echelman, a Libraries Without Borders representative. Libraries Without Borders partnered with the Coin Laundry Association to help identify laundromats that would be best suited for the programs.
Read more about this program in Pittsburgh PA.
(Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - July 18, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Burda Tags: Children and Teens General Source Type: blogs
Health Equity Document
The Health Equity Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on building a multi-sectoral global community focused on advancing health equity. On February 23, 2018, the Health Equity Initiative held their bi-annual summit. This summit, titled Engaging New Allies in the Health Equity Movement: A Partnership Summit, focused on exploring root causes of health inequity: racism and racial disparities, poverty, and gender and LGBTQIA issues. Information from this summit has been published by the Health Equity Initiative in their document, Highlights and Recommendations from the 2018 Summit’s Innovation Think Tanks. The doc...
Source: BHIC - July 16, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: General Source Type: blogs
In Understanding of the All of Us Research Program
Join the National Network of Libraries of Medicine- Middle Atlantic Region on July 27, 2018 at 1:00 pm for their monthly Boost Box series. This series aims to boost your knowledge of National Library of Medicine products and additional health information topics. The month of July will focus on the All of US Research Program. Have you ever wondered why some people need four blood pressure medications and others only need one? Or how our environment and nutrition impacts our risk for developing cancer or Alzheimer’s disease? Come learn firsthand about the National Institute of Health’s new initiative to advance preci...
Source: BHIC - July 16, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Mental Health Information for the Emergency Room
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This agency has a mission to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness in America.
A recently published SAMHSA brochure focuses on offering healthcare providers working the emergency room information about treating patients who have attempted suicide. This includes information about HIPPA, patient discharge, and communicating with other healthcare professionals. In addition, information about speaking with the patient’s family is included. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - July 16, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: General Source Type: blogs
