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May
14
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May 12 – 19 is National Women’s Health Week! National Women’s Health Week is a reminder to focus on women’s health. Despite significant advancements in research, women still face disparities in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of various health conditions. The term “women’s health” encompasses a broad range of physical, mental, and social aspects of… Read More »
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May
10
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Embarrassment, a lack of public awareness, and miscommunication can mean that for many women, menopause is endured in silence, perhaps feeling hopeless, confused, or “crazy” and not seeking the support and resources available to them. Stigma surrounding menopause can not only impact a woman’s wellbeing and quality of life, but potentially it can put her… Read More »
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May
08
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It’s May and time for The Medical Library Association’s annual conference being held in Portland, OR this year. Linda Walton and Erica Lake from Region 6 will be at the conference and hope to attend your sessions and view your posters. We always look forward to seeing the impact Region 6 members have on the profession…. Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Conferences and Meetings, News from the Region, Outreach
May
06
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Exciting news: we’ve expanded our offerings to include seven classes eligible for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credit, all free of charge. Here’s a list of the classes eligible for CNE: PubMed Essentials On-Demand Assessing Health Education Materials: clearing the way to easy-to-read health materials (On-Demand) LGBTQIA+ Health Information & Resources (Moodle) Health Literacy on Demand… Read More »
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May
01
0 comments Tags: aunt flow, know your flow, menstruation information, menstruation resources, period poverty
The societal taboo surrounding menstruation, often referred to as period stigma, is a widespread issue transcending cultural, economic, and geographical divides. This natural biological process, experienced by half of the world’s population, has historically been obscured by secrecy and cultural taboos. Various factors, such as cultural norms, religious beliefs, and societal expectations, have perpetuated myths… Read More »
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