Combatting Information Fatigue: Health Information Resources for Veterans
Abstract
Veterans and their families need reliable health information resources and training to locate health information that is sensitive and pertinent to their needs. This course will cover resources for finding information on general health conditions, mental health resources including those for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), family issues, substance abuse, amputations, support groups and more. Additionally, this class will prepare participants to find and assess other veterans’ health resources.
Course Materials
- Course Agenda
(44kb, rev: Oct 24, 2012 ) - Combatting Fatigue: Health Information Resources for Veterans
(793kb, rev: Oct 24, 2012 )
- 508 Complaint Version (403kb, rev: Oct 24, 2012 )
- 508 Complaint Version
- Web Resources (213kb, rev: Oct 24, 2012 )
- Handouts (78kb, rev: Oct 24, 2012 )
Instructors
Middle Atlantic Region
Lydia Collins, Consumer Health Coordinator, 
lydia@pitt.edu, 
412-624-1515, 
412-624-1411
New England Region
Michelle Eberle, Consumer Health Information Coordinator, 1(508)856-2435
Southeastern Atlantic Region
Terri Ottosen, Consumer Health Coordinator, 1(410)706-0099, 1(410)706-2855
Continuing Education
This class has been approved by the Medical Library Association for 3 contact hours of CE credit.
Author
Terri Ottosen, Consumer Health Coordinator for the NN/LM Southeastern/Atlantic Region
