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Denver Public Library & Denver Healthy People 2010 Initiative

Denver Public Library & Denver Healthy People 2010 Initiative. “Access to Electronic Health Information for Denver” A grant sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Project History. DPL’s health print materials enhanced – circa 2000 Outreach efforts minimally successful

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Denver Public Library & Denver Healthy People 2010 Initiative

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  1. Denver Public Library & Denver Healthy People 2010 Initiative “Access to Electronic Health Information for Denver” A grant sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine

  2. Project History • DPL’s health print materials enhanced – circa 2000 • Outreach efforts minimally successful • NNLM – interest in online access and especially partnerships • Stephanie Weldon’s referral… • Elaine met Stacey on Sept 5, 2002 • Grant submitted Oct. 1, 2002!!

  3. Project Components • Whittier Community Assessment – • Key Informant Interviews • Focus Groups • Web Sites Content Development • Beta Testing • Launch • Community Outreach & Training

  4. Initial Assessment of Health Concerns for Whittier • Among both African American and Hispanic audiences, the following health concerns are consistently cited: • Cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, well-child care issues, complementary and alternative medicine, women’s health, sexuality, diet and nutrition. • Other concerns, often cited as social issues, impact health, including air and water pollution (ex. lead exposure), violence, teen pregnancy, gangs, obesity, drug and alcohol abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and immunizations.

  5. DPL Health & Medicine Web Page www.denverlibrary.org/research/health/

  6. DPL Salud y Medicina Page http://espanol.denverlibrary.org/health/

  7. DPL Health & Medicine Site www.denverlibrary/research/health/

  8. DPL Health & Medicine Site www.denverlibrary/research/health/

  9. DPL Health & Medicine Site www.denverlibrary/research/health/

  10. DPL Salud y Medicina Page http://espanol.denverlibrary.org/health/

  11. DPL Government Documents DPL Grant Writing Resources MedlinePlus PubMed TOXNET PhPartners Subscription Databases including: Health & Wellness Resource Center Statistical Universe And lots more! Resources of Special Interest for Community Health Leaders

  12. Denver Healthy People 2010 http://denvergov.org/hp2010

  13. Partnership Provided… • effective strategy • expertise and guidance • importance of public health & prevention of disease • community action networks for promoting wellness and creating healthy communities • connections with public health professionals and organizations serving the community • "coconut wireless"

  14. Lessons Learned… • Get acquainted before it’s grant time!! • Get a good partner, but more importantly.. • BE a good partner! • Anticipate different perspectives, jargon... • Listen to understand THEM! • Consider your public health department as a prospective partner!

  15. More lessons… • Lead, but don’t try to be ‘the boss’! • Support your team! • Remember, people have lives! • A good Health Educator can build a whole lot of bridges!

  16. A few warnings… • Know what you’re getting into! • Creating a web site IS a LOT of work! • Maintaining a web site is a lot of work, too!

  17. It can take time! • Long hours in development… • Months or years of consistent presence… • You’re not just doing a task… • You’re building relationships of trust in your community.

  18. Go For It! • You’re doing it anyway, everyday! • Many people are at beginner level! • Sooner or later everybody needs health information! • Start where you are! Do what you can! • Build on what’s already available! • Lean on your NLM Liaison!!!

  19. PUBLIC LIBRARIES! We’ve got what it takes!

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