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NNLM Disaster Preparedness Forum 2025

Posted by on August 26th, 2025 0 comments

September is National Preparedness Month and NNLM is excited to announce another September full of interesting and informative webinars. From September 10-25 join NNLM and partners for seven sessions covering preparedness, response and recover for libraries and community organizations. Find links to register for any or all of the below sessions on the NNLM Disaster Preparedness… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, Emergency Preparedness

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August NNLM Reading Club: Chronic Pain

Posted by on August 19th, 2025 0 comments

More than 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience chronic pain. Defined as pain lasting longer than three months, it can stem from injury or illness or have no apparent cause and is often misunderstood. Chronic pain impact psychical health, but also emotional and mental health. Common symptoms experienced can be fatigue, mood… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, NNLM Reading Club

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Welcome New NNLM Region Members!

Posted by on July 24th, 2025 0 comments

NNLM Member organizations provide health professionals and the general public with health information resources and services. If your organization is providing health information resources or services, please consider joining our Network! We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our latest NNLM Region 6 Members below! Bessemer Public Library (Michigan) Breech Without Borders (Indiana) Elk… Read More »

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Farewell & Best Wishes Erica!

Posted by on July 14th, 2025 0 comments

After four years with the Region 6 Office, Erica Lake will depart the University of Iowa on July 31.  She is returning to the Essentia Institute of Rural Health, where she worked before joining NNLM. Erica came to the University of Iowa in 2021 as the NNLM Region 6 Medical and Academic Librarian Coordinator building… Read More »

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Breaking Barriers: Ohio Libraries Lead the Way in Menstrual Health Access

Posted by on July 1st, 2025 0 comments

In an innovative initiative to combat period poverty and promote menstrual health education, 15 libraries across Ohio joined forces with NNLM Region 6 to launch a transformative program. With support from the State Library of Ohio and Aunt Flow, these libraries began offering free menstrual products and educational resources to their communities, creating safe, inclusive… Read More »

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