[Libs-Or] Two upcoming webinars on health care

[Arlene Weible]

Open Enrollment for health insurance is just around the corner. If you want to brush up on your skills for finding health care and health insurance related information or need some inspiration for programming ideas, check out these two upcoming webinars:

Public Health and Public Libraries: Librarians as Health Literacy First Responders<http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/public-health-and-public-libraries.html>
October 21, 2015
12-1:00 pm (PT)
Misinformation about health abounds in today's info-glutted environment. What is the role of public libraries in addressing issues of accurate health information? Public libraries are uniquely positioned to contribute to healthy communities by providing informed access to reliable health information. This panel presentation provides an overview of the field of public health, highlighting innovative health promotion initiatives at public libraries, and covering training and funding resources for health-related library outreach and programming. Join the conversation about building your community's health literacy.
Presented by:

  *   Lydia N. Collins, Consumer Health Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
  *   Anita Kinney, Program Analyst, United States Access Board
  *   Christian Minter, Nebraska/Education Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region

Medicare.gov: The Official Online Resource for Medicare<http://login.icohere.com/registration/register.cfm?reg=1970&evt=IGPOAOCT06&utm_source=newsletter_643&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=webinar-medicare-gov-the-official-online-resource-for-medicare&t=1441291592536>
October 6, 2015
11-12:00 pm (PT)
Medicare.gov is the official online resource for Medicare information. During this webinar, CMS staff will present an overview of the tools and resources available on Medicare.gov. The presentation will highlight key areas of Medicare content and discuss site elements to help users navigate quickly and easily. The webinar will include a demo of tools on the site, like the Medicare Plan Finder and the Publications tool.
Speakers:

     *   Kristen Stephen, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Content Strategist, Medicare.gov
     *   Raven Haller, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Writer, Medicare.gov

Arlene Weible
Electronic Services Consultant
Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator
Library Support and Development Services
Oregon State Library
250 Winter St NE
Salem OR, 97301
503-378-5020
arlene.weible at state.or.us<mailto:arlene.weible at state.or.us>
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