Subaward Project

Partnering with Rural Public Libraries to Expand Consumer Health Information Access in East TN


This project proposes to use the Health Information Outreach Award to provide consumer health resources and training to the Clinch River Regional Library service area located in east Tennessee. The service area covers nine predominately rural counties, north and east of metropolitan Knoxville. Proposed grant monies would fund the purchase of a set of 20 consumer health books for each of the 33 public libraries in the service region. Monies would also fund a training session on Medline Plus and consumer health information services for region library staff. 

Awardee

Project Lead: David Petersen

Demographics

Age Group: Adults (19-64 yrs.), Seniors (65+ yrs.)
Sexual & Gender Minorities: Women
Geographic Type: Medically Underserved Areas/Populations, Rural
Issues & Interests: Behavioral/Social Determinants of Health, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations
Roles of Participants Project is Intended to Serve: General Public, Library Staff - Public

Award Details

Funding Source: Region 2
Project Category: Outreach
Period of Performance: May 1, 2023 - Apr 30, 2024
Project Status: Completed

Project Funding