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Jan
09
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We are excited to be collaborating with our sister region, Pacific Southwest Region, to combine our monthly webinars this month to provide a wonderful session we believe you will find informative and useful. Session title: What to do After You Take a Data Course Presenter: Margaret Henderson, Librarian at San Diego State University. Margaret has presented… Read More »
Posted in: Data Science, Training & Education
Jan
03
0 comments Tags: exercise, fitness, nutrition
Every new year we begin with the resolution to exercise, to diet, to have peace of mind- to be healthier. In books stores and public libraries, exercise and diet books and other media fly off the shelf. Gyms and health studios become crowded with new members. An array of exercise equipment is purchased or brought… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy
Dec
20
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The NNLM Pacific Northwest Region staff… Wish you all a safe and healthy holiday season! Tania, Cathy, Ann, Carolyn, Maddie, Malakai, Michele
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR
Dec
06
0 comments Tags: dietary restrictions, diets, food allergies
Are you planning your holiday menus for when your friends and families are gathering during the holiday season? It can be fun to plan what foods and beverages to serve until Cousin Bill states he is no longer eating gluten, your best friend is lactose intolerant, your boss is vegan, Grandma is diabetic, and your… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy
Dec
03
0 comments Tags: genetics, genomics
Guess what one of the most popular gifts purchased was during the 2017 holiday season? Direct-to-consumer genetic tests. Yes, apparently a lot of spitting happened around that time or at least required it for discovering something about one’s health and ancestry. These kits have been featured on celebrity shows, the news, and one particular brand was… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy