National Health Observances
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) provides resources for public libraries that align with National Health Observances throughout the calendar year. Providing programming resources is one way that the Community Engagement Network (CEN) supports communities with consumer health information and education in order to increase health literacy and raise awareness of the NIH All of Us Research Program. For more information about the mission of the CEN, please visit About Us. The release of this content in these formats is a pilot for the 2019 calendar year; the CEN is actively seeking feedback from public library staff through engagement of NNLM advisory groups and a task force through the Public Library Association (PLA). Any feedback or suggestions regarding this project may be submitted via email to the NNLM All of Us National Program.
March
National Nutrition Month
- Electronic bulletin slide: National Nutrition Month: MedlinePlus
- Printer-friendly handout (8.5"X11"): Your Guide to Eating Well (Available for order!)
- Printer-friendly poster (11"X17"): Because Knowledge is the Key Ingredient in Nutrition (Available for order!)
- Library program kit: Nutrition Month
- Webinars:
- Food for Thought: Exploring Nutrition Information Resources: March 18, 2019 (1:00-2:00pm ET)
- What's Nutrition Got to Do With It? : March 20, 2019 (10:00-11:00am CT)
Women's History Month
- Electronic bulletin slides:
National Poison Prevention Week
- Electronic bulletin slides:
April
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Minority Health Month
- Electronic bulletin slides:
- Social Media Promotional Materials:
Citizen Science Day
- Electronic bulletin slide: Citizen Science Day: Scistarter
- Social Media Promotional Materials:
- Printer-friendly poster (11"X17"): Because Anyone Can Be A Citizen Scientist (Available for order!)
- Webinar: Citizen Science Day 2019 | Midday at the Oasis (Feb.20, 2019)
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- Program curriculum:
- Facilitator Guide: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- PowerPoint Slide Deck: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- PowerPoint Script: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- Handouts: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- Electronic bulletin slides:
- Social Media Promotional Materials:
Air Quality Awareness Week
- Library program kit: Air Quality Awareness Week
- Electronic bulletin slides:
- Social Media Promotional Materials:
May
Mental Health Month
- Webinar: Caring for the Mind : May 21, 2019 (3:00PM - 4:00PM ET)
- Printer-friendly handout (8.5"X11") Mental Health Support for Public Library Staff
- Printer-friendly handout (8.5"X11") Caring for the Mind: Mental Health Resources for Library Patrons
- Electronic bulletin slides:
- Social Media Promotional Materials:
National Senior Health & Fitness Day
- Webinar: Healthy Aging: Celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day with “Go4Life” : May 22, 2019 2:00PM - 3:00PM ET
- Electronic bulletin slides:
- Social Media Promotional Materials:
June
LGBT+ Pride Month
- Webinar: Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth : June 7, 2019 1:00PM - 2:00PM CT
- Electronic bulletin slides:
- Social Media Promotional Materials:
Men's Health Month
- Library program kit: Men's Health Month
- Electronic bulletin slides: