ToxTutor ’ s Continuing Education Options
ToxTutor is a self-paced tutorial for those who use the National Library of Medicine’s toxicology databases. This tutorial covers concepts such as dose response, interactions, risk assessment and exposure. This course is approved for three contact hours for California Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHSs) and National Environmental Health Association’s (NEHA) REHS/RSs. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - June 25, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Social Determinants of Health Statistics in AtlasPlus
CDC’s AtlasPlus is a database of health statistics for public health professionals, policymakers, community leaders, researchers, students, and those interested in HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs or tuberculosis. This database provides statistics on these conditions at the state and county level. AtlasPlus was recently updated to include eleven new indicator related to HIV and indicators that reflect the social determinants of health. To learn more, visit the What’s New in AtlasPlus page. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - June 25, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Advancing Obesity Solutions Through Investments in the Built Environment: Proceedings of a Workshop
This report explains that throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, weight gain has increased as access to healthy foods and places to be physically active have declined. The proceedings of this September 12, 2017 workshop focused on making the built environment health promoting. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - June 25, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Improving Access to Disaster Health Information
The National Library of Medicine released a new design for the Disaster Information Management Research Center website and the Disaster Lit® database. The new design improves access to key resources on natural and man-made disasters, as well as public health emergencies such as emerging infectious diseases. You will also find disaster apps and other mobile-based tools for emergency preparedness and response including: chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE), Hazmat, responder safety, psychological health and surveillance. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - June 20, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Burda Tags: General National Library of Medicine News Public Health Websites Source Type: blogs
FDA ’s Office of Women’s Health
The FDA’s Office of Women’s Health has a variety of resources to help women make healthy choices for themselves and their loved ones. Check out the women’s health resources and healthy living tips on this page medication safety for women.
The Women’s Health Alert is an e-Update that highlights women’s health initiatives, meetings, and regulatory safety information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The e-Update is disseminated via email to the public. You can also view the current issue here. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - June 20, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Burda Tags: General Source Type: blogs
The National Institutes of Health Launches HerbList, a Mobile App on Herbal Products
The National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCH) has launched HerbList – an app for research-based information about the safety and effectiveness of herbal products. Developed by NCCIH and launched through the National Library of Medicine’s app pages, HerbList is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
HerbList helps consumers, patients, healthcare providers, and other users to quickly access information about the science of popular herbs and herbal supplements including kava, acai, ginkgo, turmeric, and more than 50 others marketed for health purp...
Source: BHIC - June 20, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Burda Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Tools for Health Professionals
Through open communication, innovation, and dynamic education, His Health is passionately committed to raising the standard of health care for Black gay men. His Health is the product of collaboration among Black gay men, healthcare and service providers, public health professionals, federal health agencies, LGBT advocates, and community stakeholders. This site offers care models, training modules, and resources for enhanced linkage, retention, and engagement strategies targeting Black Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM). Read more here. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - June 14, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Patricia Devine Tags: HIV/AIDS Minority Health Concerns Source Type: blogs
Rural Response to the Opioid Crisis
This new topic guide from the Rural Health Information Hub identifies rural-specific initiatives and funding opportunities, program examples, and tools and resources focused on prevention, harm reduction, and treatment, to help address this crisis in your rural community. This guide will help you learn about activities underway to address the opioid crisis in rural communities at the national, state and local levels. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - June 14, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Patricia Devine Tags: Rural Substance Addiction and Misuse Source Type: blogs
Men ’ s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month. The Centers for Disease Control says that on average, men in the U.S. die 5.6 years earlier than women, and at higher rates from 9 of the 10 leading causes of death. The Office of Minority Health is focusing on advocating for men and boys to get screenings for preventable health problems — as well as encouraging good health habits in general — during Men’s Health Month. There are five themes, called Plays, for this year’s campaign, highlighting the importance of heart health, daily exercise, regular checkups, mental health and smoking cessation. Visit the Office of Min...
Source: BHIC - June 14, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Patricia Devine Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Summer Food Safety
Summer weather is a time for gathering of friends and family on picnics and cookouts. It is also a time when foodborne illnesses can increase. But with a few safety tips much of this can be avoided.
Planning to barbecue? First of all, check to make sure your grill is safe to use. The National Fire Protection Association offers safety tips such as where to place the grill, how to make sure of no leaks in propane tanks, and how to safely start a charcoal grill.
The CDC offers tips on how to grill your food safely and Foodsafety.gov provides additional information on how to keep food safe at picnics.
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Source: BHIC - June 12, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: General food safety Source Type: blogs
Safe and Healthy Traveling
School is out and the summer offers opportunities to see family, friends, and new experiences. Whether you’re traveling close by or internationally, by bicycle or cruise ship, on your own or with children, preparation is important. Take some time to view the suggested web links below to better enjoy traveling.
MedlinePlus’ Traveler’s Health webpage includes information for a variety of travel and is a good place to begin preparing to travel safely.
The CDC includes both a summer travel overseas webpage as well as their Travelers’ Health webpage with specific health information for the type of travel...
Source: BHIC - June 12, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: General Source Type: blogs
Tips for Teens fact sheets about drugs
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), Tips for Teens fact sheets provide information about the effects of short- and long-term use of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and inhalants. These insightful and easy-to-read brochures provide important facts teens need to know, answer frequently asked questions, and help to dispel common myths about each of the substances covered. Recently these fact sheets have been updated and are now available to download or order for free.
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Cocaine
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Heroin
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Methamphetam...
Source: BHIC - June 12, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Children and Teens Health Information Literacy Substance Addiction and Misuse Source Type: blogs
13 Reasons Why Toolkit
This toolkit was developed by Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) in response to the popular Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why. SAVE brought together 75 experts in the fields of mental health, suicide prevention, education and healthcare to develop this toolkit, which provides trusted resources and practical guidance related to the difficult issues that the show presents. The toolkit contains information for a variety of audiences: parents, healthcare providers, educators, the media and youth. You can find more information about this toolkit at on the 13 Reasons Why Toolkit’s homepage. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - June 11, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: Children and Teens Mental Health Substance Addiction and Misuse Websites Source Type: blogs
Obesity Funding Opportunity
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is accepting applications for the High Obesity Program. Funding is available for land grant universities to implement evidence-based obesity prevention strategies in counties with an adult obesity rate over 40% by leveraging community extension services. Strategies include those that will increase access healthy foods and safe and accessible places for physical activity. The applications are due on July 9. Visit the grants.gov website to find more information about this funding opportunity. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - June 11, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: Public Health Scholarships and Grants Source Type: blogs
PubMed and Beyond: Clinical Resources from the National Library of Medicine
Join the National Network of Libraries of Medicine- Middle Atlantic Region on June 22, 2018 at 12:00 pm EST for the class PubMed and Beyond: Clinical Resources from the National Library of Medicine. This course highlights free bedside information resources for the busy clinician. Resources presented will include Clinical Queries in PubMed/MEDLINE and free drug, patient education, and evidence-based information. You can register for PubMed and Beyond on the NNLM website. (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - June 11, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin Seger Tags: Webinars Source Type: blogs
