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Jan
07
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The Health Insurance Marketplace is going strong. Recently, Health & Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said, “Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, so far nearly 6.4 million consumers, including about 1.9 million new consumers, have access to quality, affordable health coverage for 2015 through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace. This law is working, and families are… Read More »
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Nov
24
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Thanksgiving is soon approaching, a time when many are giving thanks for food, family and health. Many favorite dishes are loaded with sugars and it is tempting to overeat. This can be a health issue for those with diabetes. Whether we have a family history or not, we shouldn’t deprive ourselves but rather, consider eating… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Training & Education
Nov
12
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During November, the nation collectively recognizes the achievements, contributions and rich culture of the Native Americans. History Native American Heritage Month was first recognized in 1915 with the annual meeting of the Congress of the American Indian Association, building upon previous work of Dr. Arthur C. Parker. Despite this proclamation, various states began organizing days… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM, Public Health
Nov
03
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Many people look forward to having their own biological children at some point in their lives. However, many find that is not possible for various reasons. Adoption is another way to become a parent. It is also a way to gain a parent. For many adoptees, being welcomed into a loving family is also an… Read More »
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Oct
27
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Send in Your Application to Participate in “A Librarian’s Guide to NCBI” Bioinformatics Course Health science librarians in the United States are invited to participate in the next offering of the bioinformatics training course, “A Librarian’s Guide to NCBI,” sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), and… Read More »
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