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EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK & PLAY Kate Flewelling, MLIS National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WHERE THEY
LIVE, WORK & PLAY Kate Flewelling, MLIS National Network of
Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
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NATIONAL NETWORK OF LIBRARIES OF MEDICINE (NN/LM) Mission
Provide health professionals and the general public with equal
access to biomedical information Coordinated by the National
Library of Medicine 8 Regional Offices Support Network members to
achieve NN/LM mission 5-year contracts
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WHO CAN BECOME NETWORK MEMBERS? Any library, information center
or other organization providing health information Membership is
free! Resource Libraries Other Libraries Academic, community
college, public, hospital, K-12 Community and Faith-Based
Organizations Public Health Departments Health Organizations
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Training and educational opportunities
Handouts on Materials Networking opportunities Funding
opportunities If your organization provides health information
services become a member at: http://nnlm.gov/mar
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NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE Part of the National Institutes of
Health, NLM is the provider of PubMed.gov, MedlinePlus.gov, and
many other health information resources http://www.nlm.nih.gov
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MedlinePlus Household Products Database Haz-Map ToxMystery Tox
Town Environmental health student portal MyEnvironment
RESOURCES
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Suitable for ALL ages Available in English and Spanish
MedlinePlus includes information on: Diseases and Conditions
Wellness Issues Drugs & Supplements Interactive Tutorials
Anatomy & Surgery Videos Calculators & Quizzes Games and
much more http://medlineplus.gov/ MEDLINEPLUS
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/environmentalhealth.html
MEDLINEPLUS: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TOPICS Food Safety Pesticides Arsenic
Indoor Air Pollution Radon Foodborne Illness Oil Spills Radiation
Exposure Lead Poisoning Secondhand Smoke Molds Radon Animal
Diseases and Your Health Farm Health and Safety
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Student Center National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Kids Pages Pan
American Health Organization (PAHO) Comic book for children
GirlsHealth.gov The Environment and Your Health and more
MEDLINEPLUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/TEENS
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http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ HPD was designed to
answer questions such as: Whats under your kitchen sink, in your
garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room?
Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and
your family? What are the chemical ingredients and their
percentages in specific brands? Which products contain specific
chemical ingredients? HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE (HPD)
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Contains over 7000 products Products chosen based on market
share and shelf presence Updated twice a year Can also search for
Product Recalls HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE: PRODUCTS CATEGORIES
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HPD: PERSONAL CARE CATEGORY
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HPD: IVORY CLASSIC BAR SOAP
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HPD: IVORY CLASSIC SOAP (HEALTH EFFECTS)
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I RECENTLY PURCHASED POLYURETHANE WOOD STAIN TO REFINISH A
TABLE AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCT BEFORE
USING IT.
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ARE THERE ANY PRODUCTS IN THIS DATABASE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY
CAUSE HYPERACTIVITY?
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Hazardous Agents Occupational Diseases High Risk Jobs
Non-Occupational Activities Industries Job Tasks Processes
Symptoms/Findings Haz-Map is an occupational health database
designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers
seeking information about the adverse effects of workplace
exposures to chemical and biological agents. 9170 chemical and
biological agents and 241 occupational diseases HAZ-MAP
http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/index.php
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INDUSTRIES
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MAIDS AND HOUSEKEEPING CLEANERS
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TASKS
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HANDLING ANIMALS
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SYMPTOMS
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Suitable for ages 7-11 http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/ Toxie the
Cat helps children find the hazards hidden in each room and offers
hints when needed. Available in English and SpanishEnglish Spanish
For Teachers section includes 3 lesson plans with student
worksheets/activities Parent Resources TOXMYSTERY
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TOXMYSTERY CHILDS BEDROOM SCENE
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TOXMYSTERY GARAGE SCENE
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TEACHER RESOURCES
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Suitable for grades 6-12+ Tox Town Tox Town provides
information on: Everyday locations where you might find toxic
chemicals Non-technical descriptions of chemicals How the
environment can impact human health Available in English and
Spanish http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov TOX
TOWN
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Insect Bites and Stings Molds Noise Occupational Health
Pfiesteria Infections Poisoning Radiation Exposure Radon Secondhand
Smoke Sun Exposure Water Safety - Recreational Air Pollution Child
Safety Drinking Water Ergonomics Fire Safety Farm Safety Food
Safety Heat Illness Household Poisons Hypothermia Indoor Air
Quality ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS IN TOX TOWN
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Arsenic Asbestos Benzene Carbon Monoxide Chromium Lead Mercury
Nitrogen Oxides Ozone Particulate Matter Pesticides Phthalates
Radon Sulfur Dioxide Toluene Volatile Organic Compounds CHEMICALS
IN TOX TOWN
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TOX TOWN: FARM SCENE
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TOX TOWN: CITY SCENE
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WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN THE PORT?
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SCENES FROM TOX TOWN
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STORMWATER
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SPANISH VERSION
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TEXT VERSION
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Environmental Protection Agency Centers for Disease Control
Occupational Safety & Health Administration Extension Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration LINKS TO RELIABLE
SOURCES
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TIMELY TOPICS
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EDUCATION RESOURCES IN TOX TOWN Tox Town-Based Curriculum Units
/ Science Club Classroom Activities Interactive Resources Careers
in Environmental Health, Chemistry, and Toxicology
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http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/teachers6.php 6 Units
of Curriculum Water Quality Air Quality Chemicals in Your Home Food
Safety Runoff, Impervious Surfaces & Smart Development The
Great Debate: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water in Our School DISCOVERING
THE CONNECTION: YOUR ENVIRONMENT, YOUR HEALTH
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HOW CAN MY DOG AFFECT MY HEALTH?
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How can my dog affect my health? HOW CAN MY DOG AFFECT MY
HEALTH?
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WHAT IS THAT SMELL AT THE DRYCLEANERS? IS IT SOMETHING I SHOULD
BE WORRIED ABOUT?
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OFFICES AND STORES
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HOW CAN I KEEP THE WORKERS AT MY NAIL SALON SAFE?
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HAIR AND NAIL SALON
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The Environmental Health Student Portal provides a safe and
useful resource for students and teachers to learn how the
environment can impact our health. Suitable for grades 6-8
http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/ ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STUDENT
PORTAL
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http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/Generic.php?id=2 FOR
TEACHERS
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http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/Generic.php?id=3
EXPERIMENTS AND PROJECTS
Locate additional resources to use in the classroom!! EPA
RESOURCE S FOR KIDS AND TEACHERS EPA Stanley and Stella Blog EPA
Student Page:
http://www.epa.gov/students/http://www.epa.gov/students/ EPA
Stanley and Stella Blog: https://blog.epa.gov/stanleyandstella/ EPA
Student Page
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QUESTIONS?
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THANK YOU! This project has been funded in whole or in part
with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National
Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services,
under Contract No. HHS-N-276-2011- 00003-C with the University of
Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System. Kate Flewelling, MLIS
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
http://nnlm.gov/mar/ [email protected]