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Nov
02
0 comments Tags: consumer health, National Health Observances, rural health
According to the Census Bureau, about 60 million people live in rural America. That’s about 1 in 5 people. Of the eight regions of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), the Pacific Northwest Region encompasses the largest land mass but with the smallest population. A large percentage of the region is designated… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances, Public Libraries
Oct
27
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Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an * In the Dragonfly: October is Medical Librarians Month AND Health Literacy Month! Happy October!!! It’s Medical Librarians Month AND Health Literacy Month. It’s not too late for you to help us celebrate, and take a shot at some great prizes. Enter an original meme into the… Read More »
Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest
Oct
20
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Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an * In the Dragonfly: DataFlash: Library Carpentry Workshops (October ’20 – January ’21) The NNLM Training Office is pleased to announce a new opportunity for information professionals to build data skills through online Library Carpentry workshops, at no cost to participants. 5 workshops will be offered October… Read More »
Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest
Oct
15
0 comments Tags: consumer health, fitness, health and wellness, health literacy, libraries, nutrition, outreach
Learn how the Belgrade Community Library combined a fundraiser with a seasonal fitness program. We thank Sarah Creech, Adult Services and Cataloging Librarian at Belgrade Community Library in Belgrade, MT, for providing this guest post. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been three years since the Belgrade Community Library Foundation hosted a raffle for… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from Network Members, Public Libraries
Oct
13
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Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an * In the Dragonfly: Now Open! Application process for NLM Traveling Exhibitions The application process for hosting two new National Library of Medicine (NLM) traveling exhibitions, Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health and This Lead is Killing Us: A History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning… Read More »
Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest