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Apr
25
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This year’s summer reading slogan from the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSL) is focused on health and wellness. Many public libraries have already begun their program planning. The National Library of Medicine health resources are a great way to help in the planning and supplementing of programs and activities following this theme. MedlinePlus covers a… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Apr
14
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Are you familiar with the Genomic Medicine, the Precision Medicine Initiative, and the Human Genome Project? Have you tried one of the direct to consumer genetic testing through such companies as Ancestry.com or 23 and Me? These and other programs can help you discover your own genetic makeup. Learning about who we are genetically often has to do with… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances
Apr
13
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The Exhibition Program at the National Library of Medicine creates traveling banner exhibitions about the social and cultural history of science and medicine for libraries across the country and around the world. NLM seeks to support host venues by presenting interesting stories that stimulate people’s enthusiasm for history and encourage young people to consider careers… Read More »
Posted in: Training & Education
Apr
04
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On April 1, 2016, the National Library of Medicine announced the award of a five-year cooperative agreement to the University of Washington Health Sciences Library to serve as both the Regional Medical Library (RML) for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM PNR), and the NN/LM Evaluation Office. The University of… Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR
Mar
25
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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce the solicitation of quotations from organizations and libraries to design and conduct projects for improving HIV/AIDS information access for patients and the affected community as well as their caregivers and the general public. Patients and the affected community need access to the most up-to-date and… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News from NLM, Public Health