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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
17
0 comments Tags: All of Us, health literacy
Every year around this time, I think about my health. Yes, it’s the holidays and everything is festive and bright, but it’s also the season when I typically schedule my annual health visits. And, to be honest, the news from these visits hasn’t always been something to celebrate. I’ve learned that health – and conversely… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Public Libraries
Dec
12
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The NNLM PNR is pleased to invite applications for a new funding opportunity to support health science library partnership projects. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis until January 11, 2019. Check this out if you want funding support to partner on research and data projects or events within a performance period ending… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funding, 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
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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