Looking for healthcare specialists or facilities that serve your community? Are patrons requesting advanced health information on their conditions? Lucky for you - your library already has Go Local Nebraska and the Consumer Health Information Resource Service (CHIRS) in its collection! We are the only state that has a service like CHIRS, and we are among 34 states and regions that have constructed a Go Local service. Sign up for this session to learn about the Go Local Nebraska directory and CHIRS resource, and how you can showcase their benefits to your community leaders and citizens. NCompass Live - March 18, 2009

1. Consumer Health Information Resource Service [CHIRS] & Go Local Nebraska Nebraskans’ health information benefits through all Nebraska Libraries 06/08/09 NCompass Live – March 18, 2009 Teresa Hartman Head of Education/Associate Professor McGoogan Library of Medicine University of Nebraska Medical Center

3. How CHIRS fits into consumers’ health planning 06/08/09 Consumer Receive diagnosis/new treatment plan Contact CHIRS or Public Library Receive health information Discuss with health professional