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Oct
21
0 comments Tags: communication, community, Facebok, feedback, Instagram, LinkedIn, social media, town hall, weekly digest
Effective communication with our members is at the heart of delivering impactful programming and resources. At NNLM Region 5, we understand the importance of keeping our members informed and engaged. To achieve this, we have implemented several communication channels designed to share information and foster interaction. Weekly Digest Our weekly digest is a cornerstone of… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM Region 5
Oct
18
0 comments Tags: health information, multiple languages, Spanish
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States*. This is not surprising considering that the latest census reports that the Hispanic and Latino population is the largest racial and ethnic minority group. When providing health information, it is important to consider providing the information in the preferred language of your patron or… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Equity
Oct
16
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 our colleagues in Alaska. Hello from the last frontier! We are Anna and Jennifer, the two sole medical librarians who work at the Alaska Medical Library in Anchorage, Alaska…. Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, News from Network Members
Oct
09
0 comments Tags: hospital librarians, 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 colleagues in Washington state. Greetings from Tacoma, WA where I have been a hospital librarian at St. Joseph Medical Center (part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health/CommonSpirit… Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, News from Network Members
Oct
01
0 comments Tags: Medical Librarians Month
Medical librarians perform an essential role in providing critical and accurate medical information to healthcare professionals, the healthcare industry, and for patients. Unfortunately, their work is often overlooked and goes unacknowledged. But National Medical Librarians month is an opportunity to highlight their fundamental role and celebrate their contributions in healthcare. The Network of the National… Read More »
Posted in: Medical Librarians