Aug
10
0 comments
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts to protect those of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. This year’s theme is Get Back on Track with Routine Vaccines, aiming to educate and raise awareness about the importance of getting caught up on routine vaccinations. Use NIAM as… Read More »
Posted in: Advocacy, Blog, Consumer Health, General, NLM Resources, Public Health
Aug
03
0 comments Tags: mental health, mental health resources
Many people are experiencing increased stress and anxiety as we continue to battle COVID-19. A blog post from the director of the National Institute of Mental Health states “The mental health impacts of COVID-19 continue. From all that we know, it is clear these impacts will outlive the pandemic itself.”[1] The American Psychological Association reports… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jul
21
0 comments
As NNLM transitions its website to the new version on https://nnlm.gov, Region 6 has redirected our funding opportunities to a temporary site here. We will be updating the funding packet links as they become available. We thank you for your patience! Please contact Darlene Kaskie, Community Engagement Coordinator, darlene-kaskie@uiowa.edu, or the Region 6 office, Region6-RML@uiowa.edu, for… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jul
14
0 comments
State Advisory Groups will provide leadership guidance for Region 6’s outreach and engagement activities. Each state in Region 6 will have a State Advisory Group (SAG). The SAG will create a state action plan, which will guide how NNLM addresses health issues and disparities in the state. The SAG for each state will help develop… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jul
08
0 comments
Our 2021-2022 Subaward Program is open, and as you prepare your award-winning proposal, be sure to consider your evaluation plan. Incorporating an evaluation into project design and implementation is essential for understanding how well the project achieves its goals. NNLM has online Pathways to help guide you through this process. Each Pathway includes a real-life… Read More »
Posted in: Blog