UMMS Affiliation
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region; Lamar Soutter Library
Publication Date
2019-12-31
Document Type
Presentation
Disciplines
Health Sciences and Medical Librarianship | Information Literacy | Public Health
Abstract
This one-hour presentation is a plethora of National Institute of Health resources for all consumers. Use each section to promote evidence-based material that encourage a healthier lifestyle. Showcase undiscovered gems such as disaster management and environmental concerns which are embedded in MedlinePlus. Bring hot topics to the foreground such as e-cigarette use and vaping with teens. Discuss how to have the talk about end of life decisions and promote ways to enhance memory with the rapidly aging population using the National Institute on Aging website. Promote the National Network of Library of Medicine’s All of Us Research Program as it pertains to precision medicine and a focus to change the future of health in prevention and treatment options.
Keywords
health, wellness, NIH resources, teens, aging, MedlinePlus
Rights and Permissions
Copyright 2019 Martin
DOI of Published Version
10.13028/vsd8-ty25
Journal/Book/Conference Title
First Church of Sterling Women's Annual Retreat, November 2019
Repository Citation
Martin C. (2019). NIH Basic Resources: Discovering Health and Finding Wellness. University of Massachusetts Medical School Publications. https://doi.org/10.13028/vsd8-ty25. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/publications/34
MedlinePlus brochure/handout
AoU_FAQOnePager.pdf (243 kB)
All of Us Research Program outline
Included in
Health Sciences and Medical Librarianship Commons, Information Literacy Commons, Public Health Commons