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Nov
07
0 comments Tags: caregivers, caregiving, consumer health
We often think of caregivers as those helping older adults but many caregivers are also helping those with chronic health conditions such as cancer or those with developmental disability such as cerebral palsy. Caregivers can be short term or long term and for a variety of needs. Many caregivers are family members or neighbors or… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances
Nov
06
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Guest post written by: Eli Wachter, NLM Associate Fellow One of the most heartbreaking stories you can tell an archivist or librarian is when a collection of recorded knowledge is lost forever. However, some of the most fulfilling stories are when dedicated individuals piece together a history that everyone assumed was lost. For this blog… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Oct
30
0 comments Tags: librarian roles, Medical Librarians Month
October is National Medical Librarians Month. Region 5 is celebrating by highlighting some of the wonderful medical librarians in our region. We end the month with this guest post from one of our Oregon colleagues. When I was preparing for a presentation on library services and resources to the Integrative Medicine department, I realized that… Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, News from Network Members
Oct
23
0 comments Tags: librarian roles, medical librarian, Medical Librarians Month
October is National Medical Librarians Month. Region 5 is celebrating by highlighting some of the wonderful medical librarians in our region. This guest post is from one of our California colleagues. Hello! My name is Ivan Portillo, and I am the Director of Rinker Campus Library Services at Chapman University’s Harry and Diane Rinker Health… Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, News from Network Members
Oct
22
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This November, NNLM is offering an exciting series of webinars on topics in rural health. The Rural Health Webinar Series includes 8 webinars, exploring the community partnerships and health information resources that address the unique health needs of rural communities. Registration is free and open to all. Two sessions in the series feature communities in… Read More »
Posted in: Health Disparities, Health Equity, News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Health, Public Libraries, Training & Education