Each of our nine AHEC locations is equipped with a library staff ready to serve the specific needs of the health care professionals in their region. Beyond our traditional library services, the AHEC Digital Library (ADL) offers access to high-quality health information through our web portal of databases, journal collections, and clinical tools. LIBRARY SERVICES is Enhancing health education and practice
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Janice Moore, MLS
Recent Posts
AHEC Library Services: Your Gateway to High-Quality Health Information
Mar 13, 2024 3:47:00 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS
Highlighted Resource: Problematic Gambling Risk Factors and Resources
Mar 7, 2024 7:45:00 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in mental health
North Carolina regulations around gambling will become more permissive in March 2024, making problematic gambling a greater public health concern.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health: Now Is the Time
Mar 1, 2024 11:42:00 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Social Determinants of Health, health disparities
The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team supports social, physical, and economic environments which promote attaining the full potential of health and well-being for all. This blog segment highlights impactful publications which promote improved health outcomes through Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) each month.
Highlighted Resource: Health Literacy–Informed Communication to Reduce Discharge Medication Errors in Hospitalized Children
Feb 21, 2024 8:30:00 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in hospital, Pediatrics, health literacy
Do the caregivers of hospitalized children understand how to administer the children's medication after returning home?
Where Is "Family" in the Social Determinants of Health?
Jan 31, 2024 4:00:00 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Social Determinants of Health, health disparities
The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team supports social, physical, and economic environments which promote attaining the full potential of health and well-being for all. This blog segment highlights impactful publications which promote improved health outcomes through Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) each month.
According to the highlighted article for this month, the importance of the family's role has been overlooked in the context of social determinants of health, despite the increasing attention towards this topic. The author discusses the implications of understanding and incorporating the family perspective in nursing practice, research, education, and policy. The article emphasizes the significance of acknowledging the impact of family dynamics on health results and proposes the necessity of a comprehensive approach to tackle health disparities.
Three Lessons About Diabetes and the Social Determinants of Health
Nov 30, 2023 7:30:00 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Social Determinants of Health, Nursing, cancer
The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team supports social, physical, and economic environments which promote attaining the full potential of health and well-being for all. This blog segment highlights impactful publications which promote improved health outcomes through Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) each month.
Happy National Medical Librarians' Month
Oct 16, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in library services
Medical librarians work tirelessly to support healthcare providers, researchers, and patients for evidence-based medical knowledge.
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors: Nursing Considerations for Social Determinants of Health
Aug 31, 2023 7:15:00 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Social Determinants of Health, Nursing, cancer
The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team supports social, physical, and economic environments which promote attaining the full potential of health and well-being for all. This blog segment highlights impactful publications which promote improved health outcomes through Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) each month.
Social Determinants of Health: A Call to Action for Employers and Organizations
Jun 26, 2023 1:58:00 PM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Social Determinants of Health
The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team supports social, physical, and economic environments which promote attaining the full potential of health and well-being for all. This blog segment highlights impactful publications which promote improved health outcomes through Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) each month.
Discrimination in the United States: Experiences of LGBTQ Community
Jun 1, 2022 11:11:59 AM / by Janice Moore, MLS posted in Social Determinants of Health, discrimination, LGBTQ
The Northwest AHEC Practice Support Team is committed to promote understanding and improve the orientation of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) for North Carolinians. In order to support these goals, we will share a publication on SDOH each month on our Practice Support Blog.
In observance of Pride Month for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community, we are sharing an article that highlights and reports experiences of discrimination against LGBTQ adults in the United States. These experiences of discrimination contribute to poor health outcomes.