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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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May
24
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Memorial Day weekend is considered the start of many summer vacations. If you plan to travel now or in the future, consider your health. For example, a long flight might increase your risk for deep vein thrombosis. Also, water in developing countries can contain viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause stomach upset and diarrhea. So… Read More »
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May
05
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Did you know that the NNLM Reading Club made its debut in November 2018? Prior to the pandemic, our regional offices packaged and shipped eight books and collateral material to libraries across the country who wanted to get the conversation started around a health topic such as mental health, substance abuse, or healthy aging. Sometimes… Read More »
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Mar
24
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Multilingualism and multiculturalism invite us to cooperate, especially through efficient communication and cultural awareness and empathy. It paves the way to better problem-solving and deepened learning from various perspectives. Cultural diversity benefits everyone. The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) values diversity and inclusion to advance health information equity so people can make… Read More »
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