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Nov

06

Experiencing the Association of Small and Rural Libraries (ARSL) Conference

Posted by aprilwright on November 6th, 2025 0 comments

Commitment to Addressing Health Reference Questions in Rural Public Libraries: Experiencing the Association of Small and Rural Libraries (ARSL) Conference November 20, 2025 is National Rural Health Day. To begin this observance, NNLM Region 1 welcomes a blog post one of our rural public library members. The public library is often a first stop… Read More »

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Oct

23

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 19-25, 2025

Posted by aprilwright on October 23rd, 2025 0 comments

Children’s Health Month ends with National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Lead poisoning continues to be a persistent issue in children’s health. There are several resources available to share with your communities about sources of lead exposure and prevention efforts. Here are a few to get you started. The CDC has information on lead exposure on… Read More »

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Sep

29

Focus on Children’s Environmental Health

Posted by fsteele on September 29th, 2025 0 comments

Exercise, healthy foods, clean air and water are essential for young minds and bodies. October 8, 2025 is National Walk & Roll to School Day A study published in the journal, Nature, this month, highlights the importance of a built environment that encourages physical activity (Althoff, 2025). National Walk & Roll to School Day encourages… Read More »

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