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Posts by author: Kathryn Vela

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Oct

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Director’s Insights: Libraries Leading the Way to Health Literacy

Posted by on October 14th, 2025 0 comments Tags: , , , , , , ,

October is my favorite month. I love the sound of crunchy leaves, trips to the pumpkin patch, and cozy evenings with a warm cup of tea. On top of that, October is Health Literacy Month, a time to focus on making health information clear and easy to access. Librarians in public and academic settings play… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy

Oct

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Goodbye and Good Luck to Our Own Liz Morris!

Posted by on October 13th, 2025 0 comments

Congratulations to Liz Morris on her new knowledge management role with Casey Family Programs! Liz’s last day with NNLM Region 5 is Friday, October 24, 2025. Liz has been an essential part of the NNLM program at UW for almost three years, lending her keen insight and good humor to Region 5’s outreach and training activities. As the… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, News from NNLM Region 5

Sep

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Director’s Insights: Reconnecting, Rebuilding, and Reaching Forward

Posted by on September 8th, 2025 0 comments Tags: , , , , , , ,

It’s a wonderful feeling to be writing another Director’s Insights entry for Region 5! The past few months have brought their share of challenges for both our team and the Network, but we’re energized and ready to continue this important work alongside our members and partners across the region. As we reinstate our program, here’s… Read More »

Posted in: Blog

Mar

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Director’s Insights: The Future of Health Information Access

Posted by on March 17th, 2025 0 comments Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

As the digital age continues to reshape how we find and use health information, the role of libraries and trusted health organizations has never been more critical. At NNLM Region 5, we are committed to ensuring that communities across our region have equitable access to reliable, evidence-based health information. The Challenges We Face From health… Read More »

Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Misinformation

Dec

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Director’s Insights: Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025!

Posted by on December 16th, 2024 0 comments Tags: , , , ,

December is a busy month for everyone as we try to wrap up year-end projects while squeezing in as much holiday fun as possible. In that spirit, this month’s Director’s Insights post will be short and sweet. I am enormously proud of the work that the Region 5 team has accomplished in 2024. Each member… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM Region 5

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