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May
28
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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
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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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Dec
02
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Attending the first-ever NCBI BioEd Summit was an exhilarating and inspiring journey that left me excited to apply new mindsets and approaches in teaching biochemistry. The summit brought together educators and National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) experts with a common mission: to create data-driven, student-centered curricula that foster active learning and scientific discovery, while… Read More »
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Apr
09
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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
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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
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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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Mar
08
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March 10 – 16th is Patient Safety Awareness Week. Patient safety and safety concerns touch nearly all aspects of healthcare. Safety incidents ranging from diagnostic delay to medication errors to healthcare-associated infections to communication failures and more appear throughout the biomedical literature and in healthcare professionals’ discussions. Over twenty years ago, the Institute of Medicine… Read More »
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Feb
23
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February 26th through March 4th is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. It’s important to know that these disorders can happen to anyone, regardless of age, race, and gender. There are a lot of potential factors that can cause an eating disorder, but it’s never something sufferers choose to have. The National Eating Disorders Association –… Read More »
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Feb
01
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For many, the anatomy associated with the month of February is the heart, thanks to the presence of Valentine’s Day and the fact that it is American Heart Month. But what about the teeth that we use to eat all those candy hearts and boxes of chocolate? National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) also takes… Read More »
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Jan
05
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As each new year begins, many people focus on their health and wellbeing. As January is National Radon Action Month, it is a perfect time to talk with library patrons about the health risks of exposure to radon gas and encourage home radon testing. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes up through… Read More »
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