Improving Access to Quality Health Information through Little Free Libraries


Project Summary: This pilot project aims to improve the health literacy of the refugee community in Boise by distributing culturally appropriate health information via Little Free Libraries. This project supports NNLM’s mission to improve public health by empowering underserved groups to make effective use of information for health decision-making. It also provides the opportunity to build partnerships with relevant stakeholders that can provide support in selecting appropriate titles and promoting the project to the refugee community.

Awardee

Lead Organization: St. Luke's Health System
Project Lead: Kathryn Vela

Demographics

Roles of Participants Project is Intended to Serve: General Public
Other Roles: The project intends to serve the refugee population from 16 countries.

Award Details

Funding Source: Region 4
Project Category: Improvement
Period of Performance: Aug 15, 2022 - Apr 14, 2023
Project Status: Completed

Project Funding

Federal Fiscal Year 2022: $4,431