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Celebrate National Library Week, April 6 – 12, 2025

Posted by on April 7th, 2025 0 comments

National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Celebrate each day with the themes below! Monday, April 7: Recognize Health Literacy on Right to Read Day Libraries play a critical role in providing free access to trusted health resources,… Read More »

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Apr

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Professional Development Funding Available

Posted by on April 3rd, 2025 0 comments

We are pleased to continue offering professional development funding opportunities for our Region 6 member organizations. Topics must be health information related and align with the NNLM mission. A few examples of use of funds would be: Sponsorship of an Medical Library Association (MLA) Webinars. Hosts of the webinars can secure continuing education (CE) codes… Read More »

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Mar

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Enhancing Health Literacy for People with Developmental Disabilities

Posted by on March 31st, 2025 0 comments Tags:

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This month is an opportunity to think about how we can improve health literacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. When people can find, understand, and use health information, they are better equipped to make informed health decisions. For people with developmental disabilities, better health literacy leads to better health… Read More »

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Jan

14

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Join us for the Book Discussion from February 1 – April 30, 2025. We will explore “What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City” by Mona Hanna-Attisha

Posted by on January 14th, 2025 0 comments

Join us for the next session of the NNLM Book Discussion which focuses on the public health event in Flint, Michigan. From February 1 – April 30, 2025, we will discuss “What the Eyes Don’t See” by Mona Hanna-Attisha. After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between February… Read More »

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06

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January is National Blood Donor Month!

Posted by on January 6th, 2025 0 comments Tags:

The need for blood donation is constant and crucial. Hospitals rely on the generosity of donors to treat millions of patients every year. There is no artificial substitute for human blood. Blood banks must have a consistent supply to respond to natural disasters, accidents, and emergencies. In the winter months, blood donations are reduced, due… Read More »

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