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Mar
15
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NNLM Region 6 Speaker Spotlight Series is a webinar series from the 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 »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, General, Health Misinformation, NLM Resources, Outreach, Public Health, Public Libraries, Resource Sharing
Mar
08
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Resources related to nutrition There is a lot of conflicting information about nutrition, and it can be hard to know what to eat and how to implement healthy eating. We’ve compiled some resources. National Nutrition Month National Nutrition Month® was created 50 years ago by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Find recipes, learn about food groups, get… Read More »
Posted in: Resource Sharing
Mar
01
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The 2023 NNLM Virtual Symposium, Health Misinformation will explore both the research behind health misinformation movements and provide practical and evidence-based solutions to support librarians, health educators, and direct care providers in combating the spread of all types of health misinformation. Topics may include the types of misinformation, history of health misinformation, tips to understand… Read More »
Posted in: Health Misinformation
Feb
27
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You may have heard that the CDC recently released a report showing that U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence. We have put together some resources to help you and the community you serve understand teen depression and sexual violence. Fact Sheet According to the data, teen girls are confronting the highest levels of… Read More »
Posted in: Resource Sharing
Feb
22
NNLM Region 6 is excited to share the 3 awardees selected for the Mpox Information Outreach Award. This award will provide funding to organizations for the purpose of providing communities most at risk for mpox with high quality information about mpox. The award is intended to increase health equity through outreach and engagement. What is… Read More »
Posted in: Blog