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Jul
05
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One in 4 U.S. adults – 61 million Americans – has a disability that impacts major life activities. Some disabilities are visible and some are invisible. Some people are born with one and some people acquire one as a result of an illness or injury or develop one or more as they age. For July,… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, NNLM Reading Club
Jun
30
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Earlier this month, we connected with several hospital and academic health sciences librarians in the region through two structured listening sessions. We listened as they shared what is inspiring and challenging them right now, and learned about their experiences and needs related to NNLM education, engagement, and funding. We conducted these sessions last year, and they… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, General, News from the Region
Jun
28
0 comments Tags: LGBTQ+, lgbtq+ health
As we wrap up LGBTQIA+ Pride Month for 2023, we wish you a happy, healthy, and safe Pride all year long. For general LGBTQIA+ information resources, here are some of our favorites: All of Us LGBTQ+ Being an Ally to LGBT People Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Definitions Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and… Read More »
Jun
23
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Libraries and cultural institutions present inspiring stories about history, society, and medicine to their communities through National Library of Medicine (NLM) Traveling Exhibitions. Curated from NLM collections and available free of charge, these exhibitions explore current themes in public health and connect visitors to trusted NLM health information resources such as MedlinePlus and PubMed. NLM Traveling Exhibitions… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jun
21
0 comments Tags: LGBTQ+, lgbtq+ health
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Did you know that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has an Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)? The mission of EDI is to “cultivate a culture of inclusion where diverse talent is leveraged to advance health discovery”. During Pride Month 2023, EDI’s theme is “Advancing Equity and Visibility… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, News from NIH/NLM