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Sep
22
0 comments Tags: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was… Read More »
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Sep
15
0 comments Tags: opioid epidemic, opioid resources
In recognition of the estimated 2.1 million people in the United States who struggle with an opioid use disorder, National Opioid Awareness Day, observed on September 21, is marked to create awareness about the effects of opioid overdose and reduce the stigma associated with it. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of… Read More »
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Sep
15
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NNLM Region 6 Speaker Series is an irregularly scheduled webinar series from NNLM Region 6, featuring expert guest speakers presenting on topics of interest to all our users, from librarians to public health practitioners, educators, clinicians, and others who work with health information. Topics will be scheduled according to audience interest, seasonal applicability, and speaker… Read More »
Sep
06
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced more than $80 million in awards to rural communities in 39 states to support key strategies to respond to the overdose risk from fentanyl and other opioids. These awards help advance President Biden’s commitment to beat the opioid epidemic… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Sep
01
0 comments Tags: Disasters, NNLM Reading Club
NNLM Reading Club brings awareness to Disaster Preparedness featuring three new books this month. A disaster can result from a natural occurrence such as a hurricane, tornado, flood or earthquake. It might also be man-made, like a bioterrorist attack or chemical spill. Recognizing the risks and danger signs of different hazards, creating a disaster plan,… Read More »
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