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May
02
0 comments Tags: mental health, Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to learn more about mental health and mental illness and to share information with others in our communities. Region 6 has become increasingly engaged over the last two years in developing and promoting mental health resources in response to our members’ needs. In keeping with the librarianship… Read More »
Posted in: Advocacy, Blog, Consumer Health, General, News from the Region, NLM Resources, Outreach, Public Health
Apr
24
0 comments Tags: book discussion, NNLM Reading Club
The NNLM offers two resources utilizing books for discussions on health topics. Each resource strives to incorporate diversity and inclusion in their resources. You are invited to use the community programming toolkits, participate in the professional development discussion group, or both! Learn more here. Library Community Programming – NNLM Reading Club Are you looking for… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, General, NNLM Book Discussion, NNLM Reading Club
Apr
19
0 comments Tags: podcast
Why do we expect to find toilet paper and paper towels in a public restroom, but feminine hygiene products are considered optional? On this episode of the NNLM Discovery Podcast, Region 6 Communications & Finance Coordinator Miles Dietz-Castel shares the story of Richland County Public Health director Dr. Julie Chaya’s initiative to combat period poverty… Read More »
Posted in: Advocacy, Consumer Health, From the GMR, General, News from the Region, Partner Outreach Libraries, Public Health, Public Libraries, Success Stories
Apr
14
0 comments Tags: Traveling Exhibit
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) opens the Call for Requests for NLM Traveling Exhibitions April 11! Please submit your requests online using this NLM Traveling Exhibition Request Form by 2 pm (ET), May 2, 2023. The online form enables you to: view all available exhibition titles and booking slots during November… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, General, NLM Resources
Mar
15
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NNLM Region 6 Speaker Spotlight Series is a webinar series from the 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 »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, General, Health Misinformation, NLM Resources, Outreach, Public Health, Public Libraries, Resource Sharing