The document outlines free health resources available from the National Library of Medicine, including MedlinePlus and various educational materials. It also highlights upcoming workshops aimed at improving consumer health information delivery in libraries. Additional resources and promotional ideas for engaging the community in health literacy are provided.

1. Feel the Love: Free Health Resources from the National Library of Medicine Marty Magee National Network/Libraries of Medicine Education and Nebraska Liaison McGoogan Library of Medicine Univ. of Nebraska Medical Center 986706 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha NE 68198-6706 402-559-7076 1-800-338-7657 [email_address] NCompass Live – February 4, 2009

2. Agenda Nat’l Library of Medicine websites MedlinePlus Other Librarian Resources Promotional Ideas

3. Web sites

4. National Library of Medicine www.nlm.nih.gov

5. Anywhere…. National Library of Medicine National Network/ Libraries of Medicine National Institutes of Health 800-338-7657

6. MedlinePlus www.medlineplus.gov Health topics: 740 English (19,000 links) 704 Spanish (5,500 links) Drug database and herbals & supplements database: approx 1000 monographs Encyclopedia: approx 3700 articles; 2300 images Health news: Approx 15-20 stories per day Directories: Over 100 directories of doctors, hospitals, clinics and libraries. GoLocal: 21 sites Interactive tutorials: 175 Links to ClinicalTrials.gov 776 NIHSeniorhealth: 31 topics Surgeries: 148 videos Email lists: 11 daily & weekly One weekly podcast Magazine:4 issues Dictionary

7. MedlinePlus www.medlineplus.gov

8. Is your library listed here? If not – sign up for Affiliate Membership today!

9. MedlinePlus Health Topics Page

10. MedlinePlus Interactive Body Maps Different parts of the image are clickable, and show green highlighting when the user moves their mouse over the area

11. MedlinePlus Health Topics Example – Coronary Artery Disease

12. MedlinePlus Drug Information AND Herbs and Supplements

13. Medline Plus - Go Local Now available in Nebraska!!

15. MedlinePlus - Interactive Tutorials

16. NIH SeniorHealth

17. MedlinePlus - Surgery Videos

18. E-Mail Updates MedlinePlus Magazine Link to your website MedlinePlus - Extras

20. MedlinePlus Magazine Subscribe for Free! Libraries may order multiple copies!

21. Resources for Science Teachers http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/pdf/scienceteacherresources_brochure.pdf Biology Chemistry Genetics Spanish-Language Resources Careers Health

22. Careers Haz-map http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/

23. Household Products Database http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/

24. Daily Med dailymed.nlm.nih.gov

25. Drug Information Portal http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov

26. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - http://nccam.nih.gov/

27. http://olos.ala.org/goodhealth

28. Evaluating Health Information Type “ evaluate ” into Search box http://nccam.nih.gov/health/webresources www.medlineplus.gov

29. Other Resources

30. Medical Library Association http://caphis.mlanet.org/consumer/index.html

31. Educational Clearinghouse Database http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/ch/

34. Following the Clues: A Visit to the Doctor and the Library! www.unmc.edu/library/clues aimed at children shows the health care process shows a visit to the library Available in English, Spanish and Sudanese-Nuer

35. University of Nebraska Medical Center McGoogan Library of Medicine http://www.unmc.edu/library/consumer/ index.html

36. Nebraska Notebook on

37. So You Have A Medical Question? If you want a copy….. E-mail mmagee@unmc.edu

38. The Librarian is In: Facing Modern Consumer Health Issues in the Public Library A video resource for librarians answering health related reference questions Available to you …through the Nebraska Library Commission!

39. Thursday - February 19 8am-12pm Beyond an Apple a Day— Providing Consumer Health Information at Your Library ... covers the information seeking behaviors of consumers. It will also address core reference collection, databases and newsletters/periodicals, as well as the reference interview. Thursday - February19 1pm—5pm No Comprende?—Spanish Health Information Resources for English Speaking Librarians ...resources for learning basic, library, medical and Internet Spanish vocabulary. Learn to evaluate and identify websites in Spanish to which you can direct your patrons. Friday—February 20 8am—12pm The ABC’s of DNA— Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for ... explores basic concepts such as genes and chromosomes and offers an overview of genetic disorders, genetic testing, genetic counseling and the Human Genome Project.

40. Promotional Ideas

41. My Family Health Portrait www.hhs.gov/familyhistory/

42. Did you know February is National Wise Health Consumer Month?

43. Make a connection with your local hospital Suggest use of these “information prescription “ pads! For more information see: http://nnlm.gov/hip/infoRx/ To order see: http://informationrx.org/

44. Did you feel the love? Your turn for questions…..