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Aug
05
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Region 5 is excited to launch the Region 5 CE Passport Cohort, a new opportunity designed to expand access to MLA CE Passports for a select group of members. This single-cohort program will support 10 Region 5 members with a free MLA CE Passport and a shared learning experience running from September 2026 through April 2027. The MLA CE Passport Cohort… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Aug
05
0 comments Tags: air quality, Alaska, California, emergency preparedness, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Pacific Islands, Palau, smoke, U.S. Territories, Washington, wildfire smoke, wildfires
Wildfires and smokey conditions are currently impacting health across Region 5. This post provides a list of resources for communities experiencing wildfires and poor air quality, with an updated list of resources for Spokane and Stevens County (WA) communities. If you are in Spokane County, WA: Consult the Evacuation Map from Spokane County Emergency Services… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness
Jul
22
0 comments Tags: communication, community outreach, consumer health, education resources, Funding, health information, health literacy, libraries, library programming, NNLM Membership, NNLM Region 5, outreach, Public Libraries, public library, training
Nevada’s libraries and community partners have played a visible role in strengthening health information outreach over the past five years. Through NNLM Region 5, local members have connected patrons with reliable health resources, expanded wellness programming, and built partnerships that bring trusted information closer to the people who need it most. That work matters everywhere,… Read More »
Posted in: Impact
Jul
20
0 comments Tags: academic libraries, All of Us, big data, data, data analysis, dataset, genomics, libraries, National Institutes of Health, nih, Public Libraries, research, University Libraries
Librarians looking for a high-quality health research resource will find much to recommend in the All of Us Research Hub. Developed by the National Institutes of Health, the Hub provides researchers with access to a large, diverse dataset to support studies in precision medicine, public health, and health equity. The Hub offers several tools that… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us
Jul
13
0 comments Tags: Funding, Medical Library Association, MLA, NNLM Region 5, professional development, region 5, training, webinar
NNLM Region 5 is sponsoring free access to selected Medical Library Association (MLA) on-demand webinars for individuals who apply during designated application windows. July Course Options Applicants may choose one course from the following options: ChatGPT and Beyond: Strategies for Effective AI Communication Digging Deep into Data: Critically Appraising Data and Data Collection Methods Finding Your Competitive… Read More »
Posted in: Funding