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Mar
12
0 comments Tags: disaster information, disaster preparedness
Did you know that tropical cyclones are called either a “typhoon” or “hurricane” based on their location? In the Central and Eastern North Pacific Ocean, the word hurricane is used to describe a tropical cyclone, while in the Northwestern North Pacific, the word typhoon is used. These storms produce wind speeds between 74 and 157… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness
Feb
26
0 comments Tags: public health
NNLM Region 5 includes many state and county health departments who have access to the Public Health Digital Library. The Public Health Digital Library (PHDL) provides access to over 375 e-journals, e-books, and databases. Access to the PHDL is available for public health departments who subscribe. While access to the collection is managed by the… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Feb
12
0 comments Tags: public health
Are you a public health worker in Washington, working for the state or local public health department? If yes, you have access to the Public Health Digital Library. The Public Health Digital Library (PHDL) provides access to over 375 e-journals, e-books, and databases. Access to the PHDL is available for public health departments who subscribe,… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Feb
05
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Did you know that county health departments are eligible to participate in the Public Health Digital Library? In Oregon, Clackamas County Public Health and Washington County Oregon Public Health are members of the Public Health Digital Library. The Public Health Digital Library (PHDL) provides access to over 375 e-journals, e-books, and databases. Access to the… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Dec
09
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, NNLM Region 5, online education, public health, training
On December 4, 2025, NNLM Region 5 hosted the webinar “Empathy Lens: Humanizing Images & Education for Reducing Stigma Against People Who Use Drugs.” During the webinar, speakers Meg Brunner and Erinn McGraw from the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute at the University of Washington introduced Empathy Lens, free photographs related to drug and alcohol… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Training & Education