Organization Name:

National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region

Grant Title:

Access to Consumer Health Information

Contact Person:

n/a

Location:

TX 

Phone Number:

(800) 338-7657

Web Address:

http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/aechi.pdf

Source of Funding:

The proposed projects may target individuals and organizations providing health information to the public, as well as targeting the public directly.

Activity Type:

Health

Geographic Scope:

All Texas

Objectives/Outcomes:

The purpose of this outreach initiative is to ensure that health professionals, their patients and the general public are connected to the health information resources they need to make informed health care decisions. This solicitation will focus on projects designed to improve access to electronic consumer health information for such groups and organizations as: consumers, the underserved and minority health care professionals, public health workers, public libraries, and community-based and faith-based organizations.

Eligibility:

Network members in the NN/LM SCR (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) are eligible to apply. Network membership is free and open to institutions interested in providing health information. To apply for membership: http://nnlm.gov/scr/services/member.html.