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Mar
04
0 comments Tags: Le Mars Public Library, NNLM Book Discussion, public libraries and health
The NNLM Book Discussion program offers librarians, health professionals, and public health workers a unique opportunity to explore health issues affecting their communities while enhancing their health information services and outreach. We recently received feedback about the direct impact of participating in these discussions on health information outreach in public libraries. Shirley Taylor, Library Director… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries, Public Libraries Spotlight
Feb
16
0 comments Tags: American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and throughout the month, there are reminders on how we can make the effort to be heart healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) encourages all of us—especially women—to listen to our hearts and speak up for our health. According to… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Feb
01
0 comments Tags: complementary health, integrative health
In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, integrating Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) practices alongside traditional medicine is gaining momentum. As healthcare consumers explore alternative treatments and approaches, we must equip ourselves with the right knowledge and resources to help them make informed decisions. Bobbi Newman of Region 6 teamed up with Margie Sheppard of Region… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health
Jan
26
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Join us for our upcoming Public Library Connection Meeting, where we bring together dedicated public library professionals like yourself, committed to serving their communities and meeting the health information needs of library patrons. This event is divided into two informative halves. In the first half, Bobbi Newman from Region 6 of NNLM will provide insights… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries
Jan
23
0 comments Tags: book club, book discussion, librarian book discussion
We invite you to join the NNLM Book Discussion! From February 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024, we’ll be diving into the pages of A History of Medical Libraries and Medical Librarianship in the United States: From John Shaw Billings to the Digital Era by Michael Kronenfeld and Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld. You can pick up… Read More »
Posted in: NNLM Book Discussion