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How Health Literate Are You

WEBIn the City of London, the figure was 31.45 percent. Brighton and Hove, also in the south, were almost exactly on the “average” line in terms of health literacy, with …

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Find Mental Health Support at the Library

WEBLibraries Connect You with Mental Health Professionals. A 2015 National Rural Health Association report explained that although people in their communities experience …

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Libraries Promote Mental Health and Wellness

WEBVirginia’s Norfolk Public Library launched the Living Freely mental health podcast hosted by Licensed Professional Counselor Rachel Ann Dine-in response to the …

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Health Information You Can Trust

WEBIt’s been running for a little over 15 years, and each year lessons from the previous year are incorporated. Take action today to support libraries! In 2022, Health …

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Health Screenings at the Library Can Alert You to Medical Concerns

WEBStay on top of your health with free, convenient screenings at your neighborhood library. October marks the start of both Breast Cancer Awareness Month …

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Reading as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle

WEBReading as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle. Reading plays an integral role in a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle. While other behaviors may have stronger effects⁠ on your mind and …

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Books on Prescription

WEBThe idea is that, rather than rush to write out a script for medication, doctors can issue patients with a book prescription to help them learn how to cope with their condition. In …

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What Does Reading Do to Your Brain

WEBAccording to science, reading enables several brain functions, including phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension, and visual and auditory processing. …

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How Libraries Support Nonprofits

WEBIn metropolitan areas of Atlanta and Baltimore, libraries partnered with Vision to Learn, a national nonprofit that provides healthcare to local, underserved youth. Specifically, they …

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Find Healthcare Information At the Library

WEBThe Queens Library in New York City specifically hired public librarians who have experience working in public health. Between the two of these librarians, over 600 …

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Get Healthier at Your Library

WEBGiving back, of course, can improve your own mental and emotional health so this kind of effort improves your own wellness as well as contributing to the medical needs of others. …

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Libraries and Non-profits

WEBLibraries have also focused on partnering with health-related nonprofits. Those in Atlanta and Baltimore work with Vision to Learn, an organization that offers vision screenings, …

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Libraries Serve Homeless and Low-Income Users

WEBAn annual survey for FY 2019 showed that public libraries spent an average of $44.88 per person within their coverage area. This amount isn’t much once you deduct staff …

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Diagnosed with an Illness

WEBThe Queens Public Library system in New York provides on-site case management services at several of their libraries to assist patrons with accessing the healthcare and benefits …

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Libraries Are Ideal Telehealth Locations

WEBMaine expands library telehealth program. Earlier this year, Maine launched a telehealth program based out of 10 libraries in rural areas where residents may have …

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How Libraries Are Adapting to Meet the Needs of Users

WEBIn 2021, the San Diego Public Library adapted its summer reading program, moving most of the activities online. For example, they hosted a virtual Community Read-a-Thon that …

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Libraries Can Help in Times of Stress, Uncertainty, and Burnout

WEBLibraries also keep in mind the health and wellbeing of library staff. San Diego public librarians are trained in mental health first aid. This not only helps the librarians find …

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How Do Libraries Support People with Mental Health Disorders

WEBThrough staff training and compassion, libraries provide a safe haven for those struggling with mental illness. So-called “normal” people sometimes stereotype …

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New Fitness Goals

WEBWith the new year comes new goals for health and fitness. The treadmills and ellipticals at the local gyms will start to fill up as new and old members alike …

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