In the wake of COVID-19, millions of people have uncovered new mental health conditions and millions more have had their existing challenges exacerbated. While more people than ever before are comfortable discussing mental health, many fall through the cracks in the space between awareness and action. This is why a coalition of nonprofits, brands, and […]
World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7 to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) and to draw attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. This year, World Health Day focuses on “building a fairer, healthier world.” As COVID-19 has highlighted, some […]
Nutrition is a huge part of leading a healthy lifestyle, and according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the ongoing pattern of an individual’s eating habits has great impact on their health. So basically, our food habits are super important for energy, immune response, and overall wellbeing. And the best way to achieve good nutrition is […]
February is all about the hearts – and we don’t just mean the cards, candy, and emojis you send your Valentine. We are also observing American Heart Month, a time to think about your cardiovascular wellbeing. Luckily, the library is a great place to find health resources, from exercise tutorials to up-to-date scientific research. Here […]
When the Library District created its 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, it reflected the various needs of our community and identified ways to anticipate and respond to changes through library services, programs, and collections. What we did not anticipate was a global pandemic drastically impacting public health and the economy; changing how we all go about work, […]
