Abstract
Rural communities in the United States have characteristics that offer both challenges and opportunities for those wishing to improve health literacy. Librarians can build upon the assets in small towns to reach community members, to reduce health disparities, and to improve health and well-being. Librarians are encouraged to learn of services and partner with organizations in their communities that have a stake in improving health literacy and equip people to better manage their own health and wellness.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 165-169 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Hospital Librarianship |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2010 |
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Keywords
- Community-based organizations
- Consumer health
- Faith communities
- Health disparities
- Health literacy
- Rural communities
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Library and Information Sciences
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Reflections on rural communities. / Kouame, Gail Marie.
In: Journal of Hospital Librarianship, Vol. 10, No. 2, 01.01.2010, p. 165-169.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AB - Rural communities in the United States have characteristics that offer both challenges and opportunities for those wishing to improve health literacy. Librarians can build upon the assets in small towns to reach community members, to reduce health disparities, and to improve health and well-being. Librarians are encouraged to learn of services and partner with organizations in their communities that have a stake in improving health literacy and equip people to better manage their own health and wellness.
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