Lessons learned: Environmental health information outreach to Native Americans


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5005.0: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - Board 8

Abstract #117363

Cynthia Love, MLS¹, Gale Dutcher, MLS, MS², and Stacey J. Arnesen, MS¹. (1) Specialized Information Services, National Library of Medicine, 6707 Democracy Blvd, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301-496-5306, cindy_love@nlm.nih.gov, (2) Specialized Information Services Division, Office of Outreach and Special Populations, National Library of Medicine, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Suite 510, Room 518, Bethesda, MD 20892

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has worked with tribal governments, American Indian organizations and tribal colleges to develop interest and skills in using online environmental health, toxicology, and consumer health resources. Outreach efforts have included mid-career internships, training, Internet access and computer equipment, Web site development, sponsoring the efforts of the National Congress of American Indians Task Force on Health, and attending powwows and tribal functions to promote use of online health information. NLM also sponsors the Arctic Health and American Indian Health Web sites that provide health information for and about American Indians and Alaska Natives. Progress and barriers in connecting American Indians to the world of online health information will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of the session, the participant (learner) in this session will be able to

1. Describe tribal and American Indian interest and involvement in environmental health issues, emphasizing the tremendous range of interests across the US.
2. List key online resources that provide information on these issues.
3. Describe NLMs approach to partnering with American Indian organizations, schools, and governments to enhance access to health information.

Keywords: Native Americans, Environmental Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

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