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Jul
23
0 comments Tags: Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month! More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States have some kind of disability. Disability pride is defined as accepting and honoring each person’s uniqueness and seeing it as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity. Many disabilities are “invisible,” meaning you can’t tell just by looking at… Read More »
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Jul
15
0 comments Tags: book discussion, NNLMreads
Join us for the NNLM Book Discussion from August 1 – October 31, 2024. We will explore “You Just Need to Lose Weight” And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon. About the Book: In “You Just Need to Lose Weight,” Aubrey Gordon dismantles the pervasive myths about fatness with compelling facts and figures…. Read More »
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Jul
08
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** The August 27th session has reached capacity. All future training opportunities have been placed on hold ** NNLM Region 6 will be hosting a virtual Mental Health First Aid Training class on Tuesday August 27 from 9:00a-4:30p EST. There are two parts to the virtual training: 2.5 hours of self-led online pre-work required 48… Read More »
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Jul
05
0 comments Tags: telehealth
Greetings! Our library has an amazing resource for everyone’s access: telehealth availability! The Effingham Public Library (Effingham, IL) received a grant for this option through the National Library of Medicine. The purpose is to allow access for individuals in rural communities that may not have access to good internet, or a private space for their… Read More »
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Jul
02
0 comments Tags: CHIS CE, CHIS level 2
We are excited to announce the addition of three new Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) Level 2 classes! As health information professionals, we understand our crucial role in providing reliable, accessible health information to our communities. CHIS Level 2 certification is designed to enhance your expertise and skills further, empowering you to make a more… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health