Join us for the first offering of Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health: Information, Resources, and Evaluation (CIH)

Photo by Elina Fairytale from Pexels In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, integrating Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) practices alongside traditional medicine is gaining momentum. As healthcare consumers explore alternative treatments and approaches, we must equip ourselves with the right knowledge and resources to help them make informed decisions. Bobbi Newman of Region 6 teamed up with Margie Sheppard of Region 4 and Abby Dowd of NTO to develop a new online class to provide you with a foundation in complementary and integrative health information. Our upcoming class, “Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health: Information, Resources, and Evaluation (CIH),” is designed to help you confidently understand the complex world of CIH. This class offers a comprehensive exploration of CIH, including both Eastern and Western perspectives, and delves into various CIH approaches, discussing their associated benefits and risks. We will introduce you to resources and information you can use to help your patrons, patients, and users navigate CIH information. Throughout this asynchronous class, spanning three weeks on Moodle, you will gain a deep understanding of CIH, encompassing both Eastern and Western medicine viewpoints. Explore the advantages and potential risks associated with CIH practices. Equip yourself with strategies and resources to share with your users to help them discern reliable CIH information and avoid fraudulent claims. Our class ali...
Source: The Cornflower - Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Tags: Consumer Health complementary health integrative health Source Type: news