Aug
27
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August is national breastfeeding month. We have compiled some resources to help raise awareness and help you provide support for anyone who is breastfeeding or chestfeeding! The Office of Women’s Health offers breastfeeding resources, including information on the benefits of breastfeeding, solutions for common breastfeeding challenges, support for nursing mothers at work, and specific materials… Read More »
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Aug
19
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As we move forward into Year 4 of our cooperative agreement with the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6 is pleased to announce funding opportunities for our member organizations. We are once again offering sponsorship of the Medical Library Association (MLA) Webinars, which provide Region 6… Read More »
Posted in: Funding
Aug
14
0 comments Tags: NLM Traveling Exhibits
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is pleased to announce a new “Call for Requests” for the NLM Traveling Exhibitions! Please submit your requests online using the NLM Traveling Exhibition Request form by 2 pm (ET) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The NLM online form enables you to: Select from six available exhibition… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, NLM Resources
Aug
09
0 comments Tags: National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month highlights the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. As people across the country prepare for back-to-school season in August, it is vital to remind everyone that receiving all recommended vaccines is the best defense against severe illness. People from racial and ethnic minority groups tend to have lower rates of vaccination when it comes to receiving recommended vaccines. Many… Read More »
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Aug
06
0 comments Tags: National Health Center Week
Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week (NHCW) to celebrate and increase awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs). The annual event highlights the essential role Community Health Centers play in improving public health and advancing health equity. Health centers represent the nation’s largest primary care… Read More »
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