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December Virtual Programming
SDOH Corner
Ready2Read Rendezvous Registration is open!
Other Webinars of Interest
December Virtual Programming
Event Description:
Two rural Montana public health enthusiasts discuss findings from surveys and interviews with rural Montanans about the health, vitality, needs, strengths, and future of their communities.
Margaret Mullins has worked with the Montana State Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS) since 2021, most recently as the Social Determinants of Health Program Manager with the Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau (CDPHPB). She helps to guide the health equity and social determinants of health work with the programs in the Bureau, interfacing with health care systems, community-based organizations and other outside organizations to build connections. Past work experiences across the country in Seattle, Boston and Phoenix promoting worker health, public health and improved patient outcomes from chronic disease is the foundation that brings necessary broad perspective to help reduce disparities and advance health equity in Montana’s larger towns, rural/frontier communities and tribal communities. Ms. Mullins recently completed a year-long Equity Changemaker course sponsored by the Centers for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), gaining leadership and planning skills.
Trina Filan has worked with Montana DPHHS in the CDPHPB for six years as an evaluator for the Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health Programs. These programs provide grant money to projects around Montana to improve diabetes prevention and management, heart health, and stroke prevention. Trina loves connecting people to each other and to the resources they need for themselves and their communities to thrive imaginatively and joyfully. Trina is certain that all places have the assets they need – whether it’s people, ideas, skills, or material goods – to thrive and looks forward to every opportunity to learn about how terrific and resilient Montana’s communities are.
Register to attend this program.
Are you considering this program for a watch party at your library? Contact Bobbi deMontigny for printable bookmarks, posters and an invitation to cohost!
SDOH Corner
Libraries Partnering with Public Health – Check it out!
The holidays are a good time to consider how you and your library can help patrons proactively deal with holiday stressors. Social drivers of health such as access to food, transportation and housing, financial stress, mental health concerns and social isolation are all important year-round. When it comes to the holidays, there is an extra layer of importance. Libraries can assist in many ways: by partnering with food banks to provide holiday food collection boxes, providing financial literacy workshops to help people budget for holiday expenses, hosting a community holiday event with some multigenerational activities to foster a sense of belonging, bringing in a local instructor to talk about stress management techniques and to connect people to local resources, and incorporate diverse holiday traditions into your activities. Our Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Bureau wishes you all a safe and healthy holiday season!
If you have questions or thoughts, please contact me: margaret.mullins@mt.gov
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 Registration is available and free for library staff who provide programming and services to the families of our youngest patrons.
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December 4th
NASA’s Eyes for Libraries (STAR Net)
NASA’s Eyes is a suite of 3D, interactive applications to allow anyone to see how NASA is exploring the universe. Join us to hear about how you can start utilizing this free, yet professional NASA tool today in your spaces. Ask questions and contribute your voice to how NASA can make it more useful for you and your patrons!
December 5th
NASA@ My Library: Heliophysics Workshop Series Featuring Vincent, the “Aurora Guy” (STAR Net)
Are you interested in exploring the fascinating field of heliophysics? Join us for an exciting collaboration between NASA@ My Library and NASA SCoPE! You can engage with NASA experts, learn about heliophysics, and access valuable educational resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, expand your knowledge, and get involved in groundbreaking science. Don’t miss out! Vincent, the “Aurora Guy,” will showcase amazing aurora displays and explain the science behind these phenomena.
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