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Jun
23
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Libraries and cultural institutions present inspiring stories about history, society, and medicine to their communities through National Library of Medicine (NLM) Traveling Exhibitions. Curated from NLM collections and available free of charge, these exhibitions explore current themes in public health and connect visitors to trusted NLM health information resources such as MedlinePlus and PubMed. NLM Traveling Exhibitions… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jun
21
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The modernized ClinicalTrials.gov website launched today. This is the result of a multi-year effort to deliver an improved user experience on an updated platform that will accommodate growth and enhance efficiency. To allow users time to adapt to the modernized website, the classic ClinicalTrials.gov website will remain available until it’s retired in 2024. To learn… Read More »
Posted in: NLM Resources
Jun
21
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Did you know that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has an Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)? The mission of EDI is to “cultivate a culture of inclusion where diverse talent is leveraged to advance health discovery”. During Pride Month 2023, EDI’s theme is “Advancing Equity and Visibility… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, News from NIH/NLM
Jun
16
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Health information professionals are encouraged to take advantage of Medical Library Association (MLA) webinars, which the Region 6 office sponsors at institutions across the region. Participation in these webinars at sponsored sites is free! The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6 will sponsor up to ten (10) institutional registrations for MLA… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jun
13
0 comments Tags: LGBTQ+, lgbtq+ health
People who identify as LGBTQIA+ may experience health disparities due to social stigma and care givers unfamiliar with their needs. Health care needs change throughout the life cycle of all people no matter where on the gender or sexuality spectrum they fall. According to Census.gov, almost 17% of people in the U.S. are aged 65… Read More »
Posted in: Blog