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Region 6 serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

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January is National Radon Action Month!

Posted by on January 12th, 2026 0 comments Tags:

Radon is something many people have heard of but don’t know much about. Read on to learn more about what it is and why it matters. At the end is a list of resources and information about getting free test kits. What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from soil, rocks, and water. You cannot see, taste, or smell it. Radon can enter a building through… Read More »

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Dec

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NNLM Region 6 Virtual 2026 Student Internship for Community Health Information

Posted by on December 11th, 2025 0 comments

Are you a library and information science student interested in learning more about community health information outreach? Are you enrolled in a program in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin? Region 6 invites you to apply for our Spring 2026 virtual internship for Community Health Information, January 26 – April 17, 2026. This… Read More »

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Dec

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December 2025 NNLM Reading Club – Books of the Year

Posted by on December 2nd, 2025 0 comments

This month the NNLM Reading Club is highlighting three award winning best sellers that were extremely popular this year in book clubs. The books cover a variety of health-related topics. We know that reading can get us thinking about new topics and discussing health can improve health literacy, especially when paired with trustworthy health information. Promotional… Read More »

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