Public Health Information on the Web
Abstract
The field of public health encompasses a wide array of disciplines including health education, epidemiology and nursing. Digital literacy and the effective utilization of online information are among the core public health informatics competencies for the 21st century. This hands-on class will highlight web resources tailored to the public health workforce.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Discuss the role of information in the public health environment
- Identify resources to support health education and promotional programs and activities
- Retrieve information in support of evidence-based public health
- Obtain data sets and statistics relevant to public health on a state, local and national level
- Identify resources available to stay informed of developments related to public health
Course Materials
- Agenda
(rev: Jan 15, 2013) - Public Health Information on the Web Course Presentation
(6753kb, rev: Jan 15, 2013) - Health Promotion and Education Resources (rev: Jan 15, 2013)
- Evidence Based Public Health Internet Resources (rev: Jan 15, 2013)
- Statistics (rev: Jan 15, 2013)
- Resources for Staying Informed (rev: Jan 15, 2013)
- Exercises (rev: Jan 15, 2013)
Continuing Education
Upon successful completion of this class, each participant will receive 4 hours of continuing education credit awarded by the Medical Library Association. Certificates will be delivered through the mail at a later date.
Instructors
Greater Midwest Region
Holly Ann Burt, Outreach and Exhibits Coordinator, 
gmr4u@uic.edu, 
1(312)996-2226, 
1(312)996-2464
Midcontinental Region
Marty Magee, Nebraska and Education Coordinator, 1(402)559-7076
Middle Atlantic Region
Kate Flewelling, Outreach Coordinator, flewkate@pitt.edu, 412-624-3336
Pacific Southwest Region
Kay Deeney, Educational Services Coordinator, 1(310)825-5389, 1(310)206-0525
Lori Tagawa, Community Outreach Coordinator, ltagawa@library.ucla.edu, 310-825-5389, 310-794-6572
South Central Region
Michelle Malizia, Associate Director, michelle.malizia@exch.library.tmc.edu, 1(713)799-7880
Cheryl Rowan, Consumer Health Coordinator, cheryl.rowan@exch.library.tmc.edu, 1(713)799-7880
Karen Vargas, Outreach and Evaluation Coordinator, karen.vargas@exch.library.tmc.edu, 1(713)799-7198
Southeastern Atlantic Region
Sheila Snow-Croft, Public Health Coordinator, 1(410)706-0099, 1(410)706-2855
Update Author
Cheryl Rowan, Consumer Health Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine South Central Regaion
Author
Michelle Malizia, MA, Associate Director, National Network of Libraries of Medicine South Central Region
