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Region 5 Blog July 28th, 2026
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Jul

22

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Region 5 in Action: Advancing Health Information Outreach in Nevada, 2021–2026

Posted by on July 22nd, 2026 0 comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Nevada’s libraries and community partners have played a visible role in strengthening health information outreach over the past five years. Through NNLM Region 5, local members have connected patrons with reliable health resources, expanded wellness programming, and built partnerships that bring trusted information closer to the people who need it most. That work matters everywhere,… Read More »

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Jul

08

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Region 5 in Action: Building Health Information Outreach in Hawaii, 2021–2026

Posted by on July 8th, 2026 0 comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Over the past five years, NNLM Region 5 has strengthened health information outreach across Hawaii by supporting libraries, community partners, and local leaders who help people find reliable health information when they need it most. From training and funding to exhibits and outreach tools, the work in Hawaii reflects what happens when trusted institutions invest… Read More »

Posted in: Impact

Nov

17

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Director’s Insights: Celebrating Growth and Connection in Region 5

Posted by on November 17th, 2025 0 comments Tags: , , , , , , , ,

In November, we take time to pause and reflect on what we’re grateful for in our lives. Personally, I’m thankful for my family, my home, and the fact that we’re entering peak pie season – hello, pumpkin pie. At Region 5, we’re so grateful for the wonderful members who make up our organization. The curiosity,… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM Region 5

Feb

02

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Consumer Health Minute: Birthing Persons Toolkit

Posted by on February 2nd, 2023 0 comments Tags: , , , , ,

University of Washington iSchool students (and now graduates), Lauren Califano and Shanti Rahim, worked with us to create a library toolkit for the Network of the National Library of Medicine with prenatal to postpartum health information resources. The toolkit is now available and can be downloaded and customized to meet the needs of birthing persons… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries

Nov

03

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Consumer Health Minute: U.S. Surgeon General Resources

Posted by on November 3rd, 2022 0 comments Tags: , , , , ,

Our current U.S. Surgeon General has helped to produce several useful reports and tools regarding health and information. These resources could provide crucial information for internal staff and administration as well as for the clients, patrons, and communities you serve. Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being This 30-page report offers a foundation… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Misinformation, Mental Health, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries

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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