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Sep
22
0 comments Tags: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was… Read More »
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Sep
15
0 comments Tags: opioid epidemic, opioid resources
In recognition of the estimated 2.1 million people in the United States who struggle with an opioid use disorder, National Opioid Awareness Day, observed on September 21, is marked to create awareness about the effects of opioid overdose and reduce the stigma associated with it. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of… Read More »
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Sep
15
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NNLM Region 6 Speaker Series is an irregularly scheduled webinar series from NNLM Region 6, featuring expert guest speakers presenting on topics of interest to all our users, from librarians to public health practitioners, educators, clinicians, and others who work with health information. Topics will be scheduled according to audience interest, seasonal applicability, and speaker… Read More »
Sep
06
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced more than $80 million in awards to rural communities in 39 states to support key strategies to respond to the overdose risk from fentanyl and other opioids. These awards help advance President Biden’s commitment to beat the opioid epidemic… Read More »
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Aug
29
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When was the last time you accessed the Region 6 web site? If you haven’t done so in a while, we have some exciting news! Our homepage has been given a facelift! If you have been to the Region 6 homepage, we want to make sure that you found the information you need. Read on… Read More »
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