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Midwest Matters
The blog of NNLM Region 6

Nov

19

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Be the Source for Better Health: Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections

Posted by on November 19th, 2024 0 comments Tags:

November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native populations. This year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health is recognizing the month with the theme, Be the Source for Better Health: Improving American Indian and Alaska… Read More »

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Nov

07

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Caregiver Support Resources for You and Your Community

Posted by on November 7th, 2024 0 comments Tags: , ,

Honoring Caregivers: National Family Caregivers Month November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the millions of Americans who selflessly care for family members or friends facing health challenges. In the U.S., an estimated 43.5 million people are unpaid family caregivers, supporting about 36.5 million households.[i] These caregivers provide essential assistance,… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health


Nov

05

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Join NNLM this November as We Explore Rural Health

Posted by on November 5th, 2024 0 comments Tags:

What do you envision when you hear the word “rural”? Is it a specific landscape, town, or industry? What do the people look like? Your perception likely depends on the rural areas near you, but every state has its own rural regions. This diversity makes defining “rural” challenging; in fact, the US federal government lacks… Read More »

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