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Nov
13
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Join us for the NNLM Book Discussion! From November 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, we will delve into Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life by Eric Klinenberg. This book explores the environmental determinants of health, one of the NNLM initiatives. You can grab… Read More »
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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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Nov
06
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November is National Diabetes Month Whether you’re a diabetes patient, a friend or family member of someone with diabetes, a health professional, librarian, or just curious to learn more about diabetes, we hope you’ll find the following list of resources useful. It includes information about diabetes, tools for self management, tips for preventing complications, and… Read More »
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Nov
03
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Since 2010, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health has observed National Rural Health Day on the third Thursday in November. It is a time to celebrate the “power of rural” and highlight the work being done to reduce health care disparities in rural communities. This year, National Rural Health Day falls on… Read More »
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Nov
01
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November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes. The NNLM Reading Club has selected three books to help discuss the topic and share information to learn more about the disease. Needles: a memoir of growing up with diabetes by Andie Dominick Breakthrough: Elizabeth Hughes,… Read More »
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