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Sep
27
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Several thousand overdose deaths occur each year in America with many more persons grappling with one of the most widespread public health crises of our time. In 2023, 48.5 million people (17.1%) in the U.S, 12 years and older, battled a substance use disorder (SUD). The award-winning film, The Addict’s Wake, documents one small, tight-knit… Read More »
Sep
25
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Partnering with the National Library of Medicine (NLM), ORWH launched the first phase of a novel discovery resource for women’s health research (WHR), called DiscoverWHR. This innovative resource simplifies the finding women’s health information by patients, caregivers, medical professionals, researchers, and the public. Users can explore the following research areas: Menopause Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Autoimmune… Read More »
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Sep
23
0 comments Tags: Feedback, Member Survey, Membership
Every couple of years, the NNLM reaches out to its member organizations for feedback on its membership, its value and to learn more about unmet needs. If your member organization was actively engaged with the NNLM from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024, you will soon be receiving an email invitation to take part… Read More »
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Sep
23
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We are excited to announce that the NNLM guide, Resources for Public Libraries, has been recently updated. This guide will help you enhance your library’s health programming, improve your understanding of health resources, and better serve your community’s health information needs. Each section of the guide focuses on different aspects of library services, offering resources… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Public Libraries, Resource Sharing
Sep
16
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many aspects of our lives, including the way we access and understand health information. Although AI technology has been around for some time, its development has accelerated over the last two years, offering new opportunities and challenges for healthcare and libraries alike. But what exactly is AI, and how… Read More »
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