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May
08
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Hello! My name is Kathryn Vela, and I am honored to serve as the Executive Director of the Regional Medical Library (RML) at the University of Washington. In this role, I am dedicated to supporting the NNLM network members in Region 5, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, U.S. Territories, and Freely Associated… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM Region 5
May
06
0 comments Tags: Black Maternal Health, health disparities, health equity, health information, libraries, library programming, National Health Observances
We’re excited to share this wonderful guest post contributed by Dawn Hackman, Adriana Poo, and Estella Inda, librarians at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, San José State University. Their library participated in our Region 5 program where we offered organizational members the opportunity to host the film “Laboring with Hope” to raise awareness about… Read More »
Posted in: Equity Diversity Inclusion, Health Disparities, Health Equity, News from Network Members, News from NNLM Region 5
May
02
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, mental health, National Health Observances
Mental health is important at every stage of life and having a mental health condition can affect physical health. You, your library, and your organization can help by providing access to resources and information, and by raising awareness to help support family members, friends, and colleagues. Below are just a few resources to consider: SAMHSA… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances, Mental Health
May
01
0 comments Tags: conference, health science librarians, medical librarians, Medical Library Association
The Medical Library Association’s annual conference is being held in Portland, OR this year. Many of you are presenting or attending the conference since it is a little closer to home. Region 5 coordinators, Carolann and Carolyn, are attending and hoping to view as many of your posters and attend your sessions in the short time… Read More »
Posted in: News from NNLM Region 5