Complementary and Alternative Medicine as a New Mainstream in Public Libraries

Power, Amy

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Title

Complementary and Alternative Medicine as a New Mainstream in Public Libraries

Author(s)

Power, Amy

Issue Date

2017-05-03

Keyword(s)

• complementary and alternative medicine
• public libraries
• integrative medicine
• alternative medicine

Abstract

Public libraries are well positioned to supply a wide range of health and wellness information for families and individuals. Designing and implementing health and wellness resources, programming and services at public libraries involves offering healthy lifestyle options and opportunities for collaboration with community members. Guiding patrons to health information while maintaining ethical boundaries, public librarians must develop an awareness of how to serve the needs related to consumer health inquires. Due to social, personal, and economic factors and the vast amount of health information available, it is vital that health and wellness information in public libraries be expanded to include complementary and alternative medicine. The purpose of the CAM toolkit is to assist people in developing skills and opportunities for care represented in these areas. It serves as a central access point to resources useful for self-directed, lifelong natural living that supports health and vitality.

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text

Language

en

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Copyright 2017 Amy Power

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