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Nov

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2014 Medical Librarians Month Contest Winner

Posted by on November 14th, 2014 0 comments

We are happy to announce Kathy Fatkin as the winner of the 2014 Medical Librarians Month Contest! Kathy has won a $1500 travel scholarship to MLA 2015 in Austin, Texas. Thanks to all who entered and for telling us your story about how you have made a difference.  Additional entries will be posted over the… Read More »

Posted in: Funding, News from Network Members, News From NNLM PNR

Nov

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November is National Native American Heritage Month

Posted by on November 12th, 2014 0 comments

During November, the nation collectively recognizes the achievements, contributions and rich culture of the Native Americans. History Native American Heritage Month was first recognized in 1915 with the annual meeting of the Congress of the American Indian Association, building upon previous work of Dr. Arthur C. Parker. Despite this proclamation, various states began organizing days… Read More »

Posted in: News from NLM, Public Health

Nov

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Dr. Lindberg to retire

Posted by on November 7th, 2014 0 comments

Pictured from left to right, Dr. Donald Lindberg witnesses the Semiahmoo blessing of NLM’s totem with Whatcom County Executive Pete Kremen and Chairman of the Lummi Nation Cliford Cultee in September of 2011. Dr. Donald A.B. Lindberg, Director of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) since 1984, has announced he will retire at the end… Read More »

Posted in: News from NLM, News From NNLM PNR

Nov

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National Adoption Week is November 3-9

Posted by on November 3rd, 2014 0 comments

Many people look forward to having their own biological children at some point in their lives. However, many find that is not possible for various reasons.  Adoption is another way to become a parent.  It is also a way to gain a parent.  For many adoptees, being welcomed into a loving family is also an… Read More »

Posted in: News From NNLM PNR

Oct

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Next Hot Topics Webinar: Ebola Preparedness in Washington State

Posted by on October 28th, 2014 0 comments

As the current Ebola outbreak continues to unfold, public health departments around the country are readying their staff and communities for a possible response. In the November session of Hot Topics, Scott Lindquist, MD, MPH, will speak about the Ebola preparedness efforts underway in Washington State. In the one-hour presentation, Lindquist will discuss how the… Read More »

Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Public Health, Training & Education

Developed resources reported in this program are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012343 with the University of Washington.

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