One way to stay healthy

Last Saturday I hiked Half Dome in Yosemite with my husband and about seventeen friends. We had perfect weather and a fabulous time! Here are a few of us about 7.5 miles into the hike.

Exercise --> good for the body
Friends --> good for the soul!

Information is Powerful

As a consumer health librarian, health information is the driving force in my professional life. I spend a good deal of time traveling near and far, sharing information with other librarians about providing health information services to consumers. Librarians learn about great online resources and how to help patrons become better informed about their own health. Some of the same information will likely make its way into this blog!

Health is also important in my own personal life. I expect that some of the future postings will include thoughts on what it means to live healthy lives, food and eating, fitness and outdoor activities. I'll be sharing things I find interesting and useful, and hope you will enjoy it too!

Kelli

No Time Like the Present

The idea for the Health-e Librarian was prompted by a class assignment to explore Web 2.0 technologies. While it only took a minute to actually create the blog, I must have considered a hundred different titles before settling on this one. The explosion of online health information has impacted me greatly, both personally and professionally. This blog will contain musings about how good information has shaped the "health-e" person I am today.

I have dabbled a bit with Web 2.0 technologies, but I haven't used any kind of systematic approach. I was attracted to this course because it looks like way more fun than the usual. We are being given the opportunity to "play", and I'm always interested in a new adventure! While I'm looking forward to all the new things I'll learn, I'm eager to see the creativity of everyone else in class. It is certain to be a great learning experience.

Just like starting a diet or a fitness program, there is no better time to start than now!

Kelli