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Jan
21
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When we talk about our health we often forget about our teeth. Oral or dental health is very important. Not only are teeth important to make it easier to eat but poor oral hygiene can lead to major health conditions such as endocarditis, stroke, and there is growing research showing a connection between having poor… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Jan
15
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness, earthquakes, emergency preparedness
Earthquakes are among the most serious natural hazards facing communities in the Western United States. Unlike other disasters, they strike suddenly and without warning, testing the strength of public health systems, infrastructure, and the bonds that hold communities together. Preparing for earthquakes is not just a technical challenge but a shared responsibility. This post outlines… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness
Jan
05
0 comments Tags: librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian
Though National Medical Librarians Month has passed, we are continuing to celebrate the medical librarians in the NNLM Region 5. We thank Ekaterini Papadopoulou, Health Science Librarian at Seattle University, sharing her path in health science librarianship and encouraging others to consider the profession. I didn’t set out to become a medical or health science… Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, Medical Librarians