In early 2025, Public Health Nutrition reached out to Southeast Regional Library to learn more about food programming in libraries in the area. From this linkage both sides realized there was a great opportunity for partnership to connect the public to credible health information and increase food literacy in communities.
This session will cover what Public Health Nutritionists do and how they can support libraries. Libraries offer excellent spaces for accessing food programming, and with the help of Public Health Nutritionists, both current and non-library users can access reliable health information, even in rural areas.
Learning Outcomes--3 skills/ideas/concepts that participants will take away from the session:
1. Learn about the role of Public Health Nutrition in Saskatchewan
2. Learn how your local Public Health Nutritionist can support
food literacy within your library’s programming and public information sharing
3. Learn how libraries can support health promotion initiatives in their communities
