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Dec
11
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, information resources
Snow and ice can be beautiful and provide conditions that can be enjoyed with tobogganing, snowshoeing, and skating. But sometimes ice and snow can bring strong a winter weather event, bringing a host of conditions such as ice, snow, wind, and extreme cold temperatures. These can make driving dangerous, cause power outages, and interrupt communication… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness
Dec
08
0 comments Tags: food allergies, Holidays
The holidays are often filled with food, and lots of it. Friends and families gather to celebrate. Whether you’re hosting or attending, these events can be fun and appetizing but not so appetizing for those who have food allergies. In fact, it can be very dangerous. People can be allergic to a variety of food… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Dec
03
0 comments Tags: librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian
Though National Medical Librarians Month has passed, we are continuing to celebrate the medical librarians in the NNLM Region 5. We thank Frances Chu, Medical Librarian at Providence Health & Services, for sharing her career journey. Why become a librarian? That is a question that has been asked of me since becoming a librarian in… Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, Medical Librarians
Nov
13
0 comments Tags: consumer health, diabetes, health information, outreach, reading
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects over 38 million people in just the United States alone. Every year 1.2 million people are diagnosed with this health condition. What is diabetes? MedlinePlus explains the different types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes: If you have type 1 diabetes, your body makes little or no insulin. It… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Health Observances
Nov
10
0 comments Tags: librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian
Though National Medical Librarians Month has passed, we are continuing to celebrate the medical librarians in the NNLM Region 5. We thank Sola Whitehead, Librarian at the Veterans Administration’s Library Network Office, for her post is about how medical librarians are mystery solvers. As a medical librarian, every day feels a bit like starring in… Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, News from Network Members