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Jul

25

Focus on Mental Health: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Posted by fsteele on July 25th, 2025 0 comments

Floods, wildfires, mass shootings, tornados, war and other kinds of violence can cause an acute response long after the event has passed. This response, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), may develop when someone has experienced or witnessed a life-threatening or traumatic event. It persists for months or even years after the event. PTSD can be brought… Read More »

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May

28

An MLIS Student Experience at MLA ‘25: Seeing Library Research and Finding Career Inspiration

Posted by fsteele on May 28th, 2025 0 comments

When I began my MLIS program, I never realized how excited I would be by the world of health science librarianship– my internship in an academic health library sparked my curiosity, and my recent experience at the 2025 MLA conference ignited enthusiasm. Through my internship with Duquesne University, I was able to volunteer on Thursday… Read More »

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Apr

21

Plan now for Children’s Environmental Health Day!

Posted by fsteele on April 21st, 2025 0 comments

April is Earth Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging protecting health and the environment. Air and water pollution and other environmental factors impact sour children’s health. Remember Earth Day, and then please join the Children’s Environmental Health Network and our nearly 200 diverse partners as we harness all this April energy… Read More »

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