Past Funded Projects

The eight Regional Medical Libraries RMLs of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine NNLM will partner with the Public Library Association PLA, a division of the American Library Association ALA, to increase the knowledge and skills of public library staff related to consumer health services.

Washington State has the third highest rate of death from Alzheimer's disease of any state in the nation. This is expected to increase 40% in next 10 years and 181% over the next 30 years. In many practices in Washington State, there are no guidelines to increase quality of care for screening, diagnosis, or treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. This is costly to the health care system and highly burdensome to patients, caregivers, and the community.

Crouse Health library, in partnership with Crouse Medical Practice CMP,will engage in a skills and resource awareness campaign to promote the principles of health literacy in all patient interactions. The targeted audience will be the healthcare professionals of Crouse Medical Practice. The health literacy presentation will be included in all New Employee Orientations for Crouse Medical Practice which take place every 2 weeks. In addition, we will attend a monthly support meeting where they invite guest speakers and a monthly clinical meeting.

Stony Brook University health sciences librarians will train area public librarians in free consumer health resources using a combination of NNLM courses and Stony Brook tutorials. Resources will include MedlinePlus, consumer health genetics resources, TOXNET, ToxTown and more.

To enable Southern Chapter/MLA to support and host multiple CE courses and offerings during the annual meeting in Knoxville, TN, Oct. 19-22,2017, for the benefit of members that register for the courses. The funding will help defray the expense of bringing in CE instructors and thus allow SC/MLA to lower the CE registration costs for attendees.These courses will also have MLA approved CE points offered for members to count toward AHIP certification.

Serve as a partner outreach library, offering training and promotion of NLM resources on behalf of the GMR.

This proposal describes Phase 2 of a two-phase health literacy program in Charlottesville, Virginia. It aligns with the NNLM and SEA's mission to help people 'make informed decisions about their health,' to promote healthy behaviors, prevent costly and debilitating illness, and improve health outcomes. Phase 1, 'Coming to the Table, Needs Assessment, and Planning,' was funded by NNLM SEA Outreach Award 73. The full report for Phase 1 is due by May 20, 2017. We can briefly report here that our goal was achieved and lays a strong foundation for Phase 2.

Memphis Library Foundation MLF will work with a local consultant who specializes in public health to shape the program over the course of the three year term. Along with the consultant, we will define the scope of work, create a timeline, and identify qualified candidates to interview for a part-time program coordinator position. Once the program coordinator is hired, we will train and prepare them for the work, including providing equipment and materials, as well education and instruction about the project.

REMARKS: Serve as a partner outreach library, offering training and promotion of NLM resources on behalf of the GMR.

Award will help public librarian recipient attend MLA Symposium/Health Information for Public Librarians 2018. Description: The symposium, of interest to both public librarians and health sciences librarians, offers programming in the area of health information for the public. It also provides a unique opportunity for public and health sciences librarians to network.

This interactive program will introduce 88 to healthy cooking techniques and free online health information resources. Targeting people with obesity, diabetes and other weight-management concerns, a series of three, two-hour sessions will begin with a demonstration of how to prepare at least two recipes for healthy weight loss. A certified chef will show how to use nutritious ingredients and low-fat, low-sodium cooking techniques.

The Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds project will enable Torrance State Hospital patients to learn how to access reliable health information to implement a healthy lifestyle, one that leads to lower rate of obesity, improved mental health, and a longer life. Behavioral treatments for obesity generally include dietary change, increased physical activity, and behavior therapy techniques.

Serve as a partner outreach library, offering training and promotion of NLM resources on behalf of the GMR.

Emergency planners will tell you the time to plan for an event is in advance of the event. Waiting until the last second can have dire consequences. So too is it true for most of life's challenges. In a business setting, managers plan far enough ahead to meet deadlines, avoid penalties, and assure proper utilization of resources. We can learn about future needs by looking at past history, as well as at current trends and making assumptions of future needs.