About the Exhibit
The National Library of Medicine produced this traveling exhibition and its companion website. For more information, visit: Making a World of Difference Online Exhibition & About the Traveling Exhibition
Global Reach, Local Touch @ College of DuPage
Hosting the NLM exhibit gives the College of DuPage Library a chance to showcase the many extraordinary ways our Library, the Institution, faculty, students, staff, and our community assist one another, learn and grow together, and support public health locally, nationally, and globally.
We invite everyone, free of charge, to visit the exhibit, located on the COD Library's Upper Floor.
- Explore a print book display related to the exhibit
- View evidence-based posters created by COD Nursing and Dental Hygiene students displayed throughout our spaces
- Take part in a variety of health-related programing events offered in person and online
- Utilize this companion website's right-hand-side, blue navigation bar to explore the Library's curated online resources and view more Nursing & Health Science student projects located in COD's Digital Commons
- Learn how COD's faculty, students, and staff actively support the health and well-being of our community inside and outside the classroom
- Share the experiences of participants providing community healthcare during COD's summer Global Healthcare Initiatives: Dominican Republic field studies course
Upcoming Events [Event details are being updated on a regular basis--check back!]
August 25, 2025
Making a World of Difference: Stories about Global Health exhibit opens
COD Library, Upper Floor & Companion Website
September 4, 2025, noon to 1 pm
Exhibit Reception
COD Library, Upper Floor
Celebrate the exhibit and our College community with opening remarks, enjoy light refreshments, peruse the exhibit's print book display, view evidence-based nursing and dental hygiene posters, learn more about COD's Library and Information Technology, Nursing & Health Sciences, and Human Services programs!
**Stop by the COD Massage Therapy program table near the reception and sign up for a FREE chair massage--offered between 11:30-1:30**
September 8, 2025, Lunchtime
Avocado Bar
SRC Dining Hall
Dining Dietitian, Jessica Airola, is back and bringing the ultimate lunch experience — AVOCADO BAR at the SRC Dining Hall! Meet Jessica and fuel your day the delicious way! Get all your nutrition-related questions answered while enjoying this delicious pop-up. Don’t sleep on this — it’s going to be a chef’s kiss!
September 8, 2025, 2-3pm
Navigating Nutrition Noise
SRC Library Classroom 3104 
Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice? Join Sodexo's Dietitian, Jessica Airola, MBA, RDN, LDN, for an engaging presentation that cuts through the clutter and clarifies the facts behind some of the most persistent nutrition myths. She will debunk common misconceptions using science-backed information you can trust. You will leave this presentation feeling empowered with practical knowledge to make informed food choices and confidently navigate the endless stream of nutrition messages.
September 10, 2025, 1-2pm
CINAHL: Navigating Clinical Research
SRC Library Classroom 3104
Explore the NEW Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL) database's user interface and learn how to formulate clinical queries. NHS Librarian, Debra Smith, will guide you through the research process providing plenty of tips and tricks along the way. Leave this hands-on session with a firm grasp of how to search and retrieve credible, evidence-based, articles suitable for patient care and NHS assignments!
September 17, 2025, 2-3pm
"Smart" Medicine: Medication Tips & Interactions
SRC Library Classroom 3104
Want to know the best times/conditions to take specific medications? How you can identify pills, capsules, and tablets without the benefit of original packaging or bottles? Or how to create an accurate medication/supplement list in case of emergency or in preparation for a health appointment? Come and learn how to be “smart” about all things medication-related!
September 24, 2025, 11am-noon
Empowered Patient: Healthcare Communication Tips
SRC Library Classroom 3104
Have you ever left a healthcare appointment feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused? Attend this workshop and receive practical tips and suggestions on how you can improve interactions with your health care providers. Join the discussion, empower yourself as a healthcare consumer and learn how Library resources and staff can improve your personal well-being!
September 25, 2025, noon-1pm
Global Healthcare Initiatives: Dominican Republic Medical Mission Panel Discussion
Hybrid Presentation: Location: SSC 2201 or join virtually via this Zoom link
Faculty and student participants will discuss their experiences, lessons-learned, and key take-aways from the COD HLTHS 1800 Global Healthcare Initiatives: Dominican Republic field studies course. Join the hybrid session to hear how this medical mission changed the lives of the people receiving care as well as the participant care givers!
September 29, 2025, 6-7pm
Data Literacy: Locating Health Statistics Near and Far
Online Library Workshop (zoom)
Join NHS Librarian, Debra Smith, MA, MLIS, and learn how to locate credible health-related statistics on the city, county, state, and federal level. Whether you’re working on an academic assignment, performing a community health assessment, are a non-profit organization, or are a concerned citizen interested in the health status of a given area or region, learn how to access health statistics on the Web!
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