Public Library Health

Public libraries are critical to our nation’s health.

All Americans need access to current, reliable health information, especially as we navigate complex issues like health care, insurance and aging. Public libraries are a go-to resource throughout this journey.

This website, a project of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) and the Public Library Association (PLA), brings together a host of resources to help public libraries better serve their patrons’ health needs.

Latest Resources

Tools, program ideas and primers to help public libraries get the information and inspiration they need.

Libraries are Champions of Health Communities (Facebook Group)

ALA Libraries Transform Health Literacy Toolkit

Insurance Jargon

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Latest Trainings

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine and its Regional Medical Libraries offer live and online educational experiences for health professionals, medical librarians, public librarians and others. The courses below are those most relevant to public librarians.

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Dec 11, 2018 1:00PM - 2:00PM ET

Connecting with Rural Healthcare Providers: What Information Do They Need & How Do They Search for It?

Dec 12, 2018 1:00PM - 2:00PM CT

Activate, Collaborate, and Educate: Health Outreach and Programming in Your Community (Emergency Preparedness)

Dec 13, 2018 2:00PM - 3:00PM ET

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The Get Covered Connector is a nationwide online scheduling tool that allows consumers to search for free, local enrollment assistance. Consumers that receive in-person assistance are nearly 60% more likely to enroll.

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Put Some Healthful Into Holiday Eating

SUNDAY, Dec. 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- You can eat a healthful diet during the holidays with just a few tweaks to traditional recipes, the American Heart Associat...

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