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13
0 comments Tags: consumer health, diabetes, health information, outreach, reading
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects over 38 million people in just the United States alone. Every year 1.2 million people are diagnosed with this health condition. What is diabetes? MedlinePlus explains the different types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes: If you have type 1 diabetes, your body makes little or no insulin. It… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances
Nov
10
0 comments Tags: librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian
Though National Medical Librarians Month has passed, we are continuing to celebrate the medical librarians in the NNLM Region 5. We thank Sola Whitehead, Librarian at the Veterans Administration’s Library Network Office, for her post is about how medical librarians are mystery solvers. As a medical librarian, every day feels a bit like starring in… Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, News from Network Members
Nov
06
0 comments Tags: wildfires
Once a month for the next few months, Region 5 staff will be sharing resources for emergency preparedness. Previously, we shared resources on volcanoes and drought. This month, we’re focusing on wildfires. Wildfires are increasingly common in NNLM Region 5 locations and can have devastating impacts on health and wellbeing. The following resources provide information… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Observances
Nov
04
0 comments Tags: community health workers, community organizations, NNLM Membership
This is the fourth post in a 4-part series on membership in NNLM Region 5. What is Membership? Membership in the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is an opportunity to connect with regional NNLM staff and other member organizations who share in the goal of improving access to health information. Membership is open to… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Oct
21
0 comments Tags: NNLM Membership
This is the third post in a 4-part series on membership in NNLM Region 5. What is Membership? Membership in the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is an opportunity to connect with regional NNLM staff and other member organizations who share in the goal of improving access to health information. Membership is open to… Read More »
Posted in: Blog