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May

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Subscribe to Midwest Matters, the NNLM Region 6 Blog!

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Dec

02

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December 2025 NNLM Reading Club – Books of the Year

Posted by on December 2nd, 2025 0 comments

This month the NNLM Reading Club is highlighting three award winning best sellers that were extremely popular this year in book clubs. The books cover a variety of health-related topics. We know that reading can get us thinking about new topics and discussing health can improve health literacy, especially when paired with trustworthy health information. Promotional… Read More »

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Oct

27

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Improving Cancer Care for Rural Communities, a three-part series

Posted by on October 27th, 2025 0 comments

Join us for a three-part webinar series exploring innovative strategies to improve rural cancer care, spotlighting the Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network (I-CAN). Session 1 examines the challenges health professionals face in delivering high-quality cancer care in rural settings and introduces I-CAN’s collaborative, scalable model for expanding access to oncology expertise and strengthening evidence-based care. Session 2… Read More »

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Oct

22

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NNLM Book Discussion – Rebel Health by Susannah Fox

Posted by on October 22nd, 2025 0 comments

You are invited to join us for the NNLM Book Discussion from November 3 until January 31, 2026, when we will read Rebel Health by Susannah Fox. After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between November 3 and January 31, 2026 to participate. Live Discussions December 3, 2025… Read More »

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Oct

17

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NNLM Reading Club – Health Literacy

Posted by on October 17th, 2025 0 comments

On behalf of the NNLM Reading Club team, in honor of Health Literacy Month, we are pleased to announce that the theme for October 2025 is Health Literacy. We are pleased to be featuring three new books related to this topic: Bibliotherapy in the Bronx by Emely Rumble Graphic Public Health: A comics anthology and roadmap… Read More »

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Sep

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NNLM Reading Club September: Social Media and Mental Health

Posted by on September 5th, 2025 0 comments

In an age where digital connection is constant, understanding the psychological effects of social media has never been more critical. Social Media Platforms are deeply embedded in everyday life, influencing how we connect, communicate, and perceive ourselves. The books recommended in this section are designed to spark meaningful conversations about the relationship between social media… Read More »

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