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Mar
31
0 comments Tags: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Mont
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This month is an opportunity to think about how we can improve health literacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. When people can find, understand, and use health information, they are better equipped to make informed health decisions. For people with developmental disabilities, better health literacy leads to better health… Read More »
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Jan
14
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Join us for the next session of the NNLM Book Discussion which focuses on the public health event in Flint, Michigan. From February 1 – April 30, 2025, we will discuss “What the Eyes Don’t See” by Mona Hanna-Attisha. After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between February… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, NNLM Book Discussion
Jan
06
0 comments Tags: Blood Donor Month
The need for blood donation is constant and crucial. Hospitals rely on the generosity of donors to treat millions of patients every year. There is no artificial substitute for human blood. Blood banks must have a consistent supply to respond to natural disasters, accidents, and emergencies. In the winter months, blood donations are reduced, due… Read More »
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Dec
23
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The NNLM Region 6 office would like to send warm wishes and season’s greetings to everyone this holiday season! As we look ahead to the new year we thought it would be fun to take a look back at 2024 and share a project each person enjoyed working on this year. Nora Barnett, Health Professionals… Read More »
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Dec
19
0 comments Tags: Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s report on toy-related deaths and injuries revealed that in 2023, there were ten toy-related fatalities and an estimated 231,700 toy-related injuries. Picking out toys and gifts? Safety comes first! Make sure they’re a great match for the child’s age and abilities…. Read More »
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