Each of us will at some point be called on to make an important decision about our own health or that of a loved one. It’s easy enough to find health information on the Internet, but not always so easy to tell the difference between what to trust and what to trash. At this event, you’ll learn how to critically evaluate the health or medical information you find online, and where to turn for reliable resources.
We will talk about:
• How to decide whether or not to trust the information and advice you find online,
• How to find reliable information on any type of health condition or treatment, and
• Where to turn when you need help finding reliable information.
This event is intended for members of the general public – patients, parents, caregivers -- anyone who would like to gain confidence finding information about their health.
Presenter Bio:
Mira Geffner is a librarian at Bay Area Cancer Connections (formerly Breast Cancer Connections), a local non-profit organization providing comprehensive, personalized supportive care services for people touched by breast and ovarian cancer. She helps clients find comprehensible information to support them through their treatment and beyond. Before joining Bay Area Cancer Connections, Mira was a library intern at the PlaneTree Health Information Center and a health educator and advocate at the American Porphyria Foundation.
Website: https://goo.gl/yi5q7o
When: Tuesday, Sept 15, 7 pm
Library: Mountain View Public Library Mountain View Public Library
Location: Computer Training Center
Contact: Emily Weak
Contact Number: 6505267020
Presenter: Mira Geffner, Bay Area Cancer Connections
