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Jun
21
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Good news! Email notifications for new classes are back. Below are instructions on how to set up your account to get the new class notifications once a week. Step 1: Login or create an NNLM user account Step 2: After logging in, click on update my profile Step 3: Scroll down the… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jun
15
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People who identify as LGBTQIA+ may experience health disparities due social stigma and care givers unfamiliar with their needs. Health care needs change throughout the life cycle of all people no matter where on the gender or sexuality spectrum they fall. Here are some free resources specifically for Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM). Children… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jun
08
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For LGBTQIA+ persons, lack of knowledgeable healthcare providers, discrimination by health insurers, lack of Federal anti-discrimination laws based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity (SO/GI), and fear of mistreatment are just some of the barriers to culturally appropriate health care. According to HealthyPeople.gov, eliminating health disparities can lead to: Reductions in disease transmission and progression… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, General
Apr
22
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Please join NNLM Regions, Offices and Centers on April 28, 2022 as they highlight their activities from the past year and share upcoming activities programs that NNLM members can look forward to in the coming year. Below you can find details on the various sessions throughout the day. All events are free and open for… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Conferences and Meetings, From the GMR, General, News from NIH/NLM, News from the Region
Apr
14
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The Wisconsin Health Literacy Summit Embracing Health Literacy in the New Normal: Digital Communications, Telehealth, Health Insurance, and Health Equity took place on April 4 -6th, 2022. Individuals who work in healthcare, insurance, public health, community-based organizations, research, education, information technology, libraries, literacy and more were able to learn and discuss solutions and strategies to… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Conferences and Meetings, Funding, News from the Region, Success Stories