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Nov
29
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, HIV/AIDS, National Health Observances
The NNLM Reading Club is pleased to recognize World AIDS Day, celebrated each December 1st. Since World AIDS Day was first observed more than 30 years ago, scientific research has led to progress in preventing and treating HIV. Even so, today millions of people live with HIV and a cure is yet to be discovered…. Read More »
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Nov
20
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The DART Fellowship is a cohort training and development program, including a two-day hands-on training at The University of Texas at Arlington followed by 5 online modules, providing a guided pathway for information professionals to acquire data literacy skills using common methodologies applied toward public health efforts. Throughout the program, the cohort will work collaboratively with guiding researchers – professionals currently… Read More »
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Nov
12
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Join our friends from SciStarter and STAR Net to learn how your library can participate in Citizen Science Month (April 2020). They will present a free webinar this Thursday, November 14, 2019 from Noon – 1:00 pm PST. Citizen science can open up a world of free STEAM learning opportunities for library patrons. From identifying… Read More »
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Nov
01
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Knowing your family’s health history paints a picture of potential health problems from one generation to the next. This knowledge is a powerful tool for early detection or prevention of diseases you may be at risk for. Want to learn how to find and share your family health history with your doctor? Let National… Read More »
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Oct
28
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In honor of National Medical Librarians Month in October, we are featuring librarians in the PNR region who are medical/health sciences librarians as well as those who provide health information to their communities. We are fortunate to have Katja Wolfe, from the Soldotna Public Library, be our guest blogger for the last post in this… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from Network Members, News From NNLM PNR