NNLM Offers Classes on Genetics Information for Consumers
Genetics is increasingly becoming a factor in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases as well as frequently seen in headline news. Consumers need access to resources about genetic information in an understandable manner. Librarians working with the public need to be aware of the issues surrounding genetics to assist patrons in locating and evaluating this complex information.
For more information of this Mar 1, 2019 to Mar 31, 2019 class, visit ABCs of DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers.
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A recent post for the NLM Director’s Blog, Musings from the Mezzanine, highlights three NNLM programs that have been successful in promoting health literacy in communities across the U.S.
Posted Oct 9, 2020
Category: National Congratulations to NNLM MAR on their recent contribution to a special issue of the Delaware Journal of Public Health focused on the timely t
Posted Oct 7, 2020
Category: National The Fall 2020 #citeNLM Wikipedia Edit-a-thon will run from October 1-31, 2020 and will focus on improving articles related to Maternal and Child Health.
Posted Sep 23, 2020
Category: National The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has announced that its traveling exhibition service will remain on hold through May 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic.
Posted Sep 18, 2020
Category: National As announced earlier this year in the NLM Technical Bulletin article, “New Library Services
Posted Sep 10, 2020
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