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Aug
27
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The national health observance for September is National Preparedness Month. During this month, individuals, families, and communities are encouraged to take time to prepare for events both natural, such as wildfires, and human caused, such as chemical spills. Emergencies can happen at any time and preparation is key to keeping as safe as possible and… Read More »
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Aug
05
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Region 5 is excited to launch the Region 5 CE Passport Cohort, a new opportunity designed to expand access to MLA CE Passports for a select group of members. This single-cohort program will support 10 Region 5 members with a free MLA CE Passport and a shared learning experience running from September 2026 through April 2027. The MLA CE Passport Cohort… Read More »
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Jun
10
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I’m writing with very sad news from the Region 5 team. Carolann Curry passed away May 24 after a period of illness. Carolann, Region 5’s Outreach & Data Coordinator, was a valued member of our team and made important contributions through her work with both NNLM and as a member of the University of Washington… Read More »
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May
11
0 comments Tags: Funding, Network of the National Library of Medicine, nih, nlm, NN/LM, programming, social media, update, weekly digest
Hello, Region 5! I am writing to share some exciting news from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5, which is a very welcome change after nearly a year of uncertainty regarding the future of our program: The cooperative agreement that funds the NNLM was originally due to end on April 30, 2026. We (along with the rest of the… Read More »
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Nov
17
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian, NNLM Region 5, public library, training
In November, we take time to pause and reflect on what we’re grateful for in our lives. Personally, I’m thankful for my family, my home, and the fact that we’re entering peak pie season – hello, pumpkin pie. At Region 5, we’re so grateful for the wonderful members who make up our organization. The curiosity,… Read More »
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