Reflections on rural communities

Gail Kouame

doi:10.1080/15323261003681596

Reflections on rural communities

Gail Kouame

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Abstract

Rural communities in the United States have characteristics that offer both challenges and opportunities for those wishing to improve health literacy. Librarians can build upon the assets in small towns to reach community members, to reduce health disparities, and to improve health and well-being. Librarians are encouraged to learn of services and partner with organizations in their communities that have a stake in improving health literacy and equip people to better manage their own health and wellness.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	165-169
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Hospital Librarianship
Volume	10
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15323261003681596
State	Published - Jan 1 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Community-based organizations
Consumer health
Faith communities
Health disparities
Health literacy
Rural communities

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Library and Information Sciences

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