Jun
21
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We are pleased to feature this guest blog post from David G. Keddle. David is the liaison for NNLM member organization Southern California Permanente Medical Group/Woodland Hills Medical Center in California. David is also a valued member of the Region 5 Community Engagement subcommittee, and we hope you enjoy learning more about him! How did… Read More »
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Jun
18
0 comments Tags: #NNLMDiscoveryPodcast, health science librarians, Health Sciences Library, medical librarian, medical librarians, NLM Associate Fellowship
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 supports library school students and new library professionals in many ways, including advising on University of Washington iSchool student capstone projects like the Resources Supporting DEIA guide, instructing library school classes, hosting an internship for San Jose State University’s BIPOC Become Librarians program, hosting… Read More »
Posted in: New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5
Jun
13
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It has been almost ten weeks since I started as Executive Director for Region 5, and at the risk of sounding cliche, the time has been flying by! I have immersed myself in learning about the NNLM, Region 5, and the University of Washington as I work with the Region 5 team to chart a… Read More »
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Jun
12
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, pet health, Travel Health
Summer is here and vacations are in the planning. Whether traveling solo, with family, friends or even with work colleagues, it is good to include how to stay healthy in your planning. Here are some resources to offer: MedlinePlus Traveler’s Health: This health topic page on MedlinePlus is a good starting point. What’s nice about… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health
May
30
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Does this scenario sound familiar? You’re at an AirBnB after a long travel day, and all you want to do is watch your show. But there are 2 -4 different remotes that all seem to serve a different function and at least one of them has weird tape affixed to the back. You’re immediately frustrated… Read More »
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