Health
New Materials: June 2023
Below are the new materials that were added in June 2023! Children’s Shelf Location Call # Title Author Series Children’s Department Children’s games 3 in 1 Mini Checker Rug: Checkers, Tic-Tac-Toe, Mega Tic-Tac-Toe Children’s Department Children’s games 3 in 1 Mini Checker Rug: Checkers, Tic-Tac-Toe, Mega Tic-Tac-Toe Children’s Department Children’s games 3 in 1 Mini…
Read MoreSummer Sun: Tips & Tricks to Stay Safe
Summer is fast approaching and with the season comes the sun and the heat. Sunny weather can mean fun adventures outdoors, but it can also lead to dangers of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Before spending time outside, it is very important to know what signs to look for. Heatstroke High body temperature Altered mental state…
Read MoreCoronavirus Information
Basic information about the COVID-19: What you need to know factsheet Precautionary measures you can take: Handwash poster Handrub poster Helpful websites: Prevention and preparation information from State Dept. of Health Advice for the public on disease Information about COVID-19 is rapidly changing. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and…
Read MoreThe State of Our Health
For nearly 3 decades, America’s Health Rankings has provided an analysis of national health on a state-by-state basis by evaluating a historical and comprehensive set of health, environmental and socioeconomic data to determine national health benchmarks and state rankings. In their 2018 Annual Report, Oklahoma is ranked 47th in the nation. The report lists the…
Read MoreHow Do Our Gardens Grow?
The Miami Public Library is a proud partner in the Health Literacy Project, a cooperative partnership between the Miami Public Library, Northeastern Tribal Health Systems, INTEGRIS Miami Hospital and Ottawa County Health Department. The Health Literacy Project is funded through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries with funds from Library Services and Technology Act, a Federal…
Read MoreCooking: Just for Kids
As a part of the Health Literacy Project, the library is participating in some children’s cooking classes with Northeastern Tribal Health Systems. The classes take place at the three locations of the Ottawa County Boys and Girls Club. The first series took place at the Commerce unit. What fun! The Health Literacy Project is a cooperative…
Read MoreA Healthy You in 2018
Take advantage of these new classes offered by the Health Literacy Project! The Health Literacy Project is a cooperative partnership between the Miami Public Library, Northeastern Tribal Health Systems, INTEGRIS Miami Hospital and Ottawa County Health Department. The Health Literacy Project is funded through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries with funds from Library Services and…
Read MoreHealth Literacy Grant
Miami Public Library receives Health Literacy Grant The library recently received a $9,000 Health Literacy grant. The funds, provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL), will be used to provide health education through such events as diabetes classes, yoga classes, and some healthy cooking demonstrations. It…
Read MoreDiabetes Empowerment Education Program
The library is hosting a Diabetes Empowerment Education Program as part of this year’s Health Literacy Project. Classes will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays beginning Oct. 2 and will run through Nov. 6. They will be held in the upstairs meeting room of the library. Whitney McGhee, Community Health Educator of INTEGRIS in Miami…
Read MoreChildren’s Community Garden
Gardening is fun and it’s all the more so if you involve kids! According to Susan Patterson, 9 Reasons Every Child Should Help Grow a Garden, there are many benefits to gardening with children not the least of which is to get them to eat more vegetables. It seems that the more we verbally emphasize the…
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