Reflections on the Future of Consumer Health Information

I shared these thoughts with my professor at the conclusion of a recent course in Consumer Health Information. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized not only the importance of Consumer Health Information (CHI) but the need for public health agencies and medical libraries to focus on both the delivery medium for health information and ways to promote health, information and digital literacy.  All signs indicate … Continue reading Reflections on the Future of Consumer Health Information

Sources for Information on the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus

The COVID-19 outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation. In addition to the resources listed below be sure to check with your local state, county and municipal public health agencies. I recently shared with friends that fate would have it that I am currently taking a library science course on evaluating and curating consumer health information (CHI) for libraries. So, while I am observing the evolution … Continue reading Sources for Information on the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus