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Apr

09

NLM Traveling Exhibit: Surviving and Thriving

Posted by fsteele on April 9th, 2024 0 comments

Have you ever wondered what it is like to host an NLM Traveling Exhibit? Keep reading and get the scoop! Kornhauser Health Sciences Library at the University of Louisville has participated in the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) traveling exhibitions program for at least a decade now. Since the program resumed after a hiatus due… Read More »

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Apr

01

National Minority Health Month, Be the Source for Better Health

Posted by fsteele on April 1st, 2024 0 comments

April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM)! Observed every April, raising awareness of the need for equality when it comes to accessing good health and medical care, regardless of one’s race, gender, or social class. NMHM, Builds awareness of about the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in people from racial and ethnic minority… Read More »

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Mar

08

Sleep Awareness Week 2024

Posted by fsteele on March 8th, 2024 0 comments

Sleeping patrons are a common sight in libraries, and while that may be a sign of providing a comfortable, quiet, and safe space, falling asleep in a public place is also a potential sign of sleep deficiency. March 10th-16th is the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week, and an opportunity to provide resources and information… Read More »

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