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Nov
08
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Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. Who is a caregiver? Have you provided care for a child or an elderly parent, or offered respite… Read More »
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Sep
22
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Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was… Read More »
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Sep
15
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In recognition of the estimated 2.1 million people in the United States who struggle with an opioid use disorder, National Opioid Awareness Day, observed on September 21, is marked to create awareness about the effects of opioid overdose and reduce the stigma associated with it. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of… Read More »
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Jul
27
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What is a Community Health Center? Health centers are community-based organizations that provide affordable, accessible, primary health care services to individuals and families, including people experiencing homelessness, agricultural workers, residents of public housing, and veterans. Health centers reduce health disparities by providing access to pharmacy, mental health, substance use disorder, and oral health services in… Read More »
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Jun
05
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NNLM introduces a new national course, Telehealth 101: What Libraries Need to Know. It is a three- hour MLA accredited course to help earn your Consumer Health Information Specialization Level 2 certification. It’s also an introduction to how public libraries are supporting telehealth services in their communities. What is telehealth? The Health Resources Services Administration… Read More »
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