Did you know:
-Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in American women
-Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in women
Source: American Cancer Society (2019)

FHSLA is proud to be a part of spreading awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The below links provide more information about breast cancer. 

American Cancer Society: Information on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and support programs.
 www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer.html

Breast Cancer Testing Information: Information on mammograms and how to talk to your doctor.
health.gov/myhealthfinder/topics/health-conditions/cancer/get-tested-breast-cancer   

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Information on breast cancer diagnosis, testing, and risk factors. 
www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/index.htm

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: information on free or low cost breast cancer screening for qualified women
 www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/screenings.htm

In October, FHSLA is celebrating National Medical Librarians month. This celebration is dedicated to raising awareness of the important role that medical librarians play in connecting people with health information in academic, clinical, and community settings. This year's theme is "Avoid Health Misinformation! Take the right path: Partner with your medical librarian." If you are interested in celebrating at your library, visit the Medical Library Association at www.mlanet.org/page/national-medical-librarians-month for print and electronic promotional materials like the one below!

Dear Readers,

​Moffitt Cancer Center and Pasco County Public Libraries are collaborating to offer a Breast Health Awareness webinar series this October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

To encourage participation, we would like to take this opportunity to share the attached series announcement with FHSLA members. FHSLA members are welcome to post and print copies of the announcement for their library patrons.   please direct any correspondence to marykatherine.haver@moffit.org

Best,
Janet & Tim

​The FHSLA Strategic Planning Committee is excited to announce the Logo Redesign Contest!
A makeover of FHSLA's current logo is well overdo and we are looking for our members to get creative and submit their designs! The winner will receive a $25 gift card and of course, bragging rights!

Please see below for the current logo, details about FHSLA and our mission statement. Logo designs should aim to reflect our mission. 

Email all submissions to jcastek@tgh.org by Friday October 29th. 



About
The Florida Health Sciences Library Association was founded in 1961. The specific and primary purposes of the organization are to foster the development of medical libraries in Florida in accordance with professional standards, to inspire and educate medical library personnel, and to implement the exchange of library materials and services.




Mission
The mission of the Florida Health Sciences Library Association (FHSLA) is to promote and strengthen its members through professional development, advocacy and networking and to promote and advance access to information resources and services in support of quality health care in Florida.

The Clifford E. Graese Community Health Library has partnered with the Seacrest Studio of Orlando Health - Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital to share the free health resources and services available to pediatric patients and their families. 

Through their partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation, they launched a Seacrest Studio at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer. The studio enables a way to support our patients’ creative and artistic needs through radio, television, and new media. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is one of only 11 pediatric hospitals in the U.S. — and the only one in Florida — to host an innovative Seacrest Studio location. Through this state-of-the-art multimedia studio, complete with sets, cameras, microphones and a soundboard, children and guests share the spotlight with musical and celebrity guests, as well as other patients and studio interns. Patients can also call down to the studio via their hospital room phone to engage in events they are watching on their screen.

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Jessica Daly, Consumer Health Librarian, was first asked to be a guest on the live weekday morning program which led to her being asked back monthly for her own 45-minute program. There are many different things done during the program such as trivia called "Are You Smarter Than a Librarian", sharing free online health resources, and reading children's books. During each session, Jessica shares her contact information and how she can assist and empower both patients and families with the health information they need most.
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