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Mar
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, libraries, NNLM Reading Club, public library
The tragic death of Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer at age 43 stunned the world. Boseman, a prominent actor who was most known for his role as the ‘Black Panther’, had been secretly battling cancer for four years. His death from colon cancer at such a young age put a spotlight on the fact that… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Feb
22
0 comments Tags: All of Us, Funding, health literacy, professional development, public library
Are you a librarian or library worker interested in improving health and digital health information services for your community? Do you want to connect with others who share similar goals? Apply for an NNLM All of Us PLA Professional Development Award! The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) All of Us National Program… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Digital Health Literacy, Funding, Health Literacy, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Feb
14
0 comments Tags: Funding, health literacy, NNLM Region 5
The Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 (NNLM Region 5), under cooperative agreement with the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), is pleased to announce the release of the following funding opportunities. Organizations in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific are eligible to… Read More »
Posted in: Digital Health Literacy, Funding, Health Literacy, Health Misinformation, News from NNLM Region 5
Feb
03
0 comments Tags: environmental health, Funding, health information, health literacy, NNLM Region 5, outreach
We are excited to share that NNLM Region 5 will soon announce NEW funding opportunities to support Region 5 member organization projects conducted between May 1, 2022 – April 30, 2023. Our new awards will include: Health Information Outreach Subaward: a minimum of 1 award for up to $25,000; Express Outreach Awards Addressing Environmental Health… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Digital Health Literacy, Funding, Health Literacy, Health Misinformation, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Health, Technology
Feb
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club
In February our hearts turn to Valentine’s Day, the social and cultural phenomenon focused on love and romance. For young adults this can be a challenging time. What does a healthy relationship look like? February is also National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM). This is an issue that impacts everyone – not… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM, Public Libraries