Do I need to register for this health information workshop?

Registration is appreciated but not required to attend. Those who do register will receive a reminder email two days before the event.

How much does the Patient 101 event cost?

This educational program is free to attend.

Patient 101: Finding, Evaluating, and Using Health Information to Help Make Informed Decisions

Name: Patient 101: Finding, Evaluating, and Using Health Information to Help Make Informed Decisions
Start: 2026-10-14T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-14T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Southwest Regional Library – Southwest Meeting Room

“Register ahead of time to get a helpful email reminder before the event.”

When

Oct 14

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where

Southwest Regional Library – Southwest Meeting Room

Durham, NC

Ages

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Price

Free

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Patient 101: Finding, Evaluating, and Using Health Information to Help Make Informed Decisions is a free interactive workshop at the Southwest Regional Library in Durham designed to help you navigate online medical resources and AI tools safely. Health literacy librarians from UNC-Chapel Hill will teach attendees how to evaluate health information using a simple green, yellow, and red traffic-light guide. This weekday afternoon session is free to attend, and registration is appreciated but not required. If you choose to register ahead of time, you will receive a reminder email two days before the event. The program focuses on using the internet and tools like ChatGPT to prepare for medical appointments and advocate for your own care, rather than replacing professional medical advice. This session is a practical opportunity to build your confidence in managing your family's health decisions. Learning how to filter out unreliable online medical advice from trusted UNC experts helps you make the most of your next doctor visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register for this health information workshop?: Registration is appreciated but not required to attend. Those who do register will receive a reminder email two days before the event.
How much does the Patient 101 event cost?: This educational program is free to attend.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Schedule

Patient 101: Finding, Evaluating, and Using Health Information to Help Make Informed Decisions runs Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

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What to Bring

Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

Patient 101: Finding, Evaluating, and Using Health Information to Help Make Informed Decisions

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