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Libraries Build Healthy Communities: Going Virtual @ Brooklyn Public Library Michael Balkenhol, NNLM Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR) Molly Kass-Kaufman, Brooklyn Public Library Sarah Montrichard-Ramón Cabrera, Brooklyn Public Library Loren Avellino, New York Presbyterian-Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Slides & Resources: nnlm.gov/ZBS Introduce yourself in the chat!
Health Programming Resources Virtual Programming @ Agenda Brooklyn Public Library Health Programming Community Partnership Q & A Introduce yourself in the chat!
National Institutes of Health NNL..huh? Nation’s research agency NIH 27 institutes and offices National Library of Medicine NLM World’s largest biomedical library Network of the National Library of Medicine NNLM Program of the NLM comprised of 8 Regional Libraries (RMLs) and 5 offices Middle Atlantic Region MAR (NNLM MAR) Serves Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware
COVID-19 19 • COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. • Get the latest public health information from CDC: coronavirus.gov • Get the latest research information from NIH: nih.gov/coronavirus
Health Programming Resources What comes to mind? What programs are popular at your library? Have you gone virtual?
Resources for Public Libraries
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Public Libraries & Summer Reading 2020: Imagine Your Story • 7 Health Program Plans 2021: Tails and Tales • Coming Soon! • Citizen Science and virtual engagement
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Your Favorite Programming Resources? What are some of your favorite programming resources?
NNLM & Brooklyn Public Library
Sarah Montrichard-Ramón Cabrera, MPH, MCHES Sarah was hired in November 2019 as the Community Health Coordinator for Outreach Services at Brooklyn Public Library to lead the work to engage community partners and develop health programming in the 59 branches. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a Master of Public Health both from Florida International University.
Molly Kass-Kaufman, Healthy Communities Associate Molly is a library science student who came to BPL in Summer 2019 to coordinate the Libraries Build Healthy Communities Conference. She currently works to connect BPL staff and community health partners. She coordinates and facilitates virtual health programs for the Library's Healthy Communities Initiative, funded by NNLM.
Background on Healthy Communities In Init itiative • In 2019, Brooklyn Public Library launched a Healthy Communities Initiative with the goal to improve health outcomes for library patrons and leverage library resources to impact health equity. The initiative will support programs, partnerships and staff training around health across BPL to: • Increase the health literacy of Brooklynites • Address social determinants of health • Inspire a culture of health among its patrons and its staff
NNLM Funding for Healthy Communities In Init itiative • With support from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Grants, the library hosted a 2-day Healthy Communities Staff Conference in October 2019 • The library has hosted two fellowships for library school students to learn about health in libraries • In Winter 2019, the new library health team convened a coalition of partners from across Brooklyn that will serve as a network to coordinate work in specific neighborhoods with branch libraries
Healthy Communities In Initiative • The Healthy Communities Initiative focuses on the health and well- being of all Brooklynites by providing programs, services and resource collections to the public • The initiative focuses on mental health, maternal health, healthcare access and literacy, nutrition and positive aging • Through public health education, community partnerships, and interactive virtual programming, Brooklyn Public Library is committed to advancing health equity and improving community well-being
Buil ilding Relationships for Health Programs • Community-based organizations • Non-profits, cultural groups, social service agencies • Public health institutions • Hospitals, government agencies, health educators • Library colleagues • Librarians, career coaches, other staff • Freelance educators and artists • Movement instructors, health educators
Adapting in in-person curr rriculum to vir irtual programs • Coordinate an initial meeting with the presenter to discuss content for the program • Develop a format that allows adequate time for Q & A from attendees at the end of the program (45 mins of content and 15 mins for Q & A) • Provide the presenter with enough lead time to adapt curriculum to new format for virtual presentation and for your organization to promote the program to increase attendance • Schedule a test run prior to the program to ensure presenter is comfortable on day of program
Hig ighli lights and chall llenges of goin ing vir irtual wit ith health programming • Highlights • Provide a larger number of programs covering more topics, because physical space is not an issue • Reach a larger number of patrons from your library’s network and beyond • Challenges • Requires access to technology which may not be available to all patrons • Scheduling programs based on calendar availability of a shared account • Connection issues from either host or attendees (technology is not glitch free)
Topics and examples of f virtual health programs Tai Chi for Fall Prevention (Maimonides Medical Center) Education and Emotional Support for Expectant and New Parents (New York Presbyterian-Brooklyn Methodist Hospital) Yoga for All (Seraphina Mallon-Breiman) Health & Wellness for Job-Seekers (Queens Public Library & BPL Collaboration)
Tip ips for using online pla latforms & managing registration • Multiple platforms: Zoom, Cisco Webex, YouTube • Collaborating with external partners requires planning and preparation for sharing screens and admin settings • Check with your institution for privacy, managing registrations, and process for sending meeting information
Building relationships wit ith community partners • Leverage community partnerships that existed prior to COVID-19 from previous programming • Foster new relationships with organizations near branches by coordinating with branch staff who have community buy-in • Join Community Advisory Boards that offer an opportunity to network with other community-based organizations • Attend community townhall meetings/events to meet other organizations and promote the resources and services of your library
Healthy Communities Event Calendar https://www.bklynlibrary.org/event-series/Healthy-Communities
Loren Avellino, Manager of Community Affairs Loren Avellino is the Manager of Community Affairs at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She oversees community relations at the Brooklyn campus, where she has worked for over 13 years. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she is proud to play a role in improving health outcomes in her own community. Loren has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Fordham University and a degree in Culinary Arts from the Institute of Culinary Education.
Serving Brooklyn Image: Google Maps
Partnership = Success Image: Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist & Brooklyn Public Library Pre-Pandemic:
BPL Healthy Communities Initiative and NYP Brooklyn Methodist Oct Oct 201 2019 9 Dec 2 Dec 2019 019 A Apr pr 202 2020 0 A Aug 20 ug 2020 20 NYP exhibited at Attended Healthy Letter of Support for Launched virtual “Libraries Build Healthy Communities meetings BPL’s Health Information education program Communities” in December 2019 and Outreach Award Conference March 2020 application to NNLM
NY COVID-19 Timeline Mar March 1 h 1 March 12 Mar h 12 March Mar h 20 20 April pril 2 Global COVID-19 cases The first case of Mayor DeBlasio declares Gov. Cuomo signs NY surpass 1 million community spread a State of Emergency in PAUSE executive order is identified in NY NYC
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Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Service Plan Every three years, nonprofit hospitals must complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and a three year Community Service Plan (CSP). Prevent Chronic disease o Goal: Increase Access to Healthy and Affordable Foods and Beverages Promote healthy women, infants, and children o Goal: Increase use of primary and preventative health care services by women of all ages with a focus on women of reproductive age Promote well-being to prevent mental health and substance abuse o Goal: Strengthen opportunities to build well-being and resilience across the lifespan
Aligning with Partners Healthy Communities Initiative • The initiative focuses on mental health, maternal health, healthcare access and literacy, nutrition and positive aging
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