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AIDS- Facts for Kids
Recommended: School Library JournalBeginning with the basics, students learn about HIV and how it disables the immune system, leaving the infected person vulnerable to an array of diseases. Students learn that we don't catch HIV from a sneeze, a water fountain, a telephone, a swimming pool, or other casual contact with an HI Read More...



Among The Many
Recommended: Video Librarian "The world is a completely different place when we have a loved one this close to us die. Grief is about relearning the world." —Franklin Cook, Unified Community Solutions Thousands of families are affected by the drug epidemic in our country. Those who suffer the loss of a loved Read More...



Big Pharma: Gaming The System
Big pharma is big business. Richer and more powerful than ever, Big Pharma has influence at the heart of the economy and politics. This film investigates the lobbying practices of the lucrative pharmaceutical industry that can alone decide on government health policies, possibly to the detriment of our health. This global and co Read More...



Blood Lines (Revised)
Recommended: School Library Journal"A pointed, moving documentary. An eloquent plea for understanding." The New York Times"A sobering message about the importance of protection, communication and compassion." The Chicago Tribune An inspiring portrayal of young people living with HIV/AIDS, produced Read More...



Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's: An Emotional Journey
Highly Recommended: Video Librarian Recommended: Booklist This dynamic program offers insight, hope, and understanding for anyone who cares for a loved one with Alzheimer's. This disease without cure currently afflicts more than 30 million people and there are no treatments to halt its progression, making caregiving both es Read More...



COVID-19 Prevention And Safety For Students
At this very crucial time, with parents, children, and schools all being impacted by Coronavirus, itis important to provide information that will help them to understand what the virus is, and tolearn how to be safe and feel more secure.COVID-19 Prevention and Safety For Studentshelps childrenlea Read More...



Faces of AIDS, The
Although we may not personally recognize their faces, they are the faces of our neighbors, family, and friends. They come from all walks of life and all lifestyles, including our own. They are a picture of every ethnicity and culture, just like us. They share many of our same thoughts and perspectives, connecti Read More...



Genetics: How Traits Are Inherited
Why do you have brown eyes like your dad and not blue eyes like your mom? In this video, we learn how traits are inherited. This is called genetics! Experimenting with pea plants in the late 19th century, Gregor Mendel laid the foundation of modern genetic science. In this video, we learn about Punnett squares and how our genes Read More...



Head Lice: An Itchy Problem
Head Lice: An Itchy Problem teaches students everyday precautions that they can take to keep from contracting head lice. But, short of that, the program explains that: - anyone can get head lice, - the symptoms of head lice, - the treatment for head lice, - the precautions th Read More...



HIV / AIDS: It's Still A Big Deal
Recent news stories about a functional cure for HIV / AIDS, possible vaccinations and an AIDS-free future within our reach have made headlines all over the world. The hopeful message directed to persons with HIV / AIDS is that the disease is no longer a death sentence and you can live a relatively normal life. Howe Read More...



Human Body Series, The
The Human Body is a complex biological system that make up a human being. Working together, these systems allow for life, movement, growth, repair, cognitive function and much more.The Human Body: Skeleton and MuscleThey hold us up and help us move our bodies. This video explores our bones and muscles! We look at the Read More...



Immunology: The Study of Vaccines
According to Oxford Dictionaries a vaccine is a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the causative agent of a disease treated to act as an antigen without inducing the disease. This program looks at the science behind vaccines- wh Read More...



Keep It Clean
This generation-spanning, attention-grabbing program promotes good hygiene in a format that all ages can relate to...MUSIC!! Four talented young people rap to the original lyrics and music of Bob Walkenhorst (Rainmaker- Polygram Records) in the catchiest way possible while painlessly absorbing lots of information on man Read More...



Loving Someone with an Addiction
Recommended: Booklist, Video Librarian Living with an addiction is both heartbreaking and exhausting. Family members are torn between how to help the addict and how to avoid supporting the addiction. Through interviews with experts and with families who have experienced the addiction of a loved one, this program will offer hop Read More...



My Broken Brain
Stories of resilience, love, and family in the face of adversity.Each day more and more people are being diagnosed with some form of neurological condition. Most of these conditions are debilitating, degenerative, or incurable. As this number is set to increase as the population ages, the importance of brain research canno Read More...



My:24- The Day My Life Changed Forever!
Recommended: School Library Journal, Video LibrarianIn an upbeat, visual treat of social media storytelling, teens bring together words and images that document a personal, life-changing event. Each of these young adults transports the viewer to a moment of reflection and discovery. Inspirational, these v Read More...



Pandemics: An Introduction
The word pandemic comes from Greek and means “pertaining to all people”. At the end of 2019, the infectious disease COVID-19 was discovered. It then spread all over the world, which had enormous consequences for millions of people. In this educational clip, we go through what characterizes a pandemic. You will learn Read More...



Patient's Guide Series, A
Developed in conjunction with the Visible Human Project sponsored by the National Institutes of Health's Library of Medicine. This 6-part series is designed to educate individuals and nursing students on what a patient should expect after receiving diagnoses or surgery recommendations for some of today's most common med Read More...



Stroke Awareness and Recovery
Developed in cooperation with the University of Texas Health Science Center, School of NursingRecommended: Robert Veninga, Ph.D., School of Public Health, University of Minnesota Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the US and the primary cause of long-term disability among older adults. This series educates the public Read More...



Talk It Out: Eating Disorders Series
NOTE: Series orders are delivered in a single, multi-disc case. If you need individual cases you must order the individual DVDs. Through a combination of expert advice and peer testimonials, students will learn about the various eating disorders, how they are caused, available treatments and how you can help a friend wit Read More...



Teens 101 Series: A Youth Mental Health Initiative
Teens 101 is a multi-media initiative reaching, guiding, empowering, and inspiring youth through the issues that can affect their mental health and well being. The series communicates from a youth's perspective topics such as: depression and anxiety, addiction, self harm, mental illness, bullying, body image, self worth, fa Read More...



Wash Those Hands!
Wash those hands — and wash away germs that can cause colds, flu, stomach upsets, and a host of more serious infections. The program contains the latest health information and compelling reasons to be hygienic! Students will learn about: • The benefits of hand washing for everyone • All about germs — What Read More...