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Aug
10
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts to protect those of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. This year’s theme is Get Back on Track with Routine Vaccines, aiming to educate and raise awareness about the importance of getting caught up on routine vaccinations. Use NIAM as… Read More »
Posted in: Advocacy, Blog, Consumer Health, General, NLM Resources, Public Health
Jun
25
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Background The mission of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public’s health by providing U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data. The NNLM’s main goals are to… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health, Data Science, From the GMR, Funding, Outreach, Public Health, Public Libraries
Mar
05
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In partnership with Cornerstones of Science and the NIH All of Us Research Program, the Network of the National Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is offering an exciting new citizen science resource to public libraries. The Test the Waters Family Exploration Kit is a fun, accessible, loanable kit which includes four family friendly activities, and all the instructions and materials needed (audio… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Consumer Health, Outreach, Public Health, Public Libraries, Resource Sharing
Nov
04
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The GMR is excited to announce two new funding opportunities! The application deadline is November 30, 2020. All of Us Awareness and Virtual Engagement Award This award enables NNLM member organizations within the Greater Midwest Region (GMR) to develop and offer programs to improve public access to health information and provide awareness of All of… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Consumer Health, Funding, Outreach
Dec
05
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January traditionally is the month for making new resolutions usually with a goal to lose those extra pounds packed on during the winter holidays. Now is the opportunity to help your community make that fitness health resolution and keep it. How? Apply by Friday, December 20th for a one-time award of Resolve to Stay Active… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Consumer Health, From the GMR, Funding, Outreach, Public Libraries, Technology