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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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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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