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Apr

19

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NNLM Discovery Podcast episode 7, “Period Poverty” a Region 6 Story

Posted by on April 19th, 2023 0 comments Tags:

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

11

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Linda Walton Receives the Marcia C. Noyes Award from the Medical Library Association

Posted by on April 11th, 2023 0 comments Tags: ,

Region 6 is thrilled to share that Linda Walton, the PI and Associate Director for Region 6 at the University of Iowa, has been awarded The Marcia C. Noyes Award from the Medical Library Association. This award is the highest professional distinction offered by the association and is a true testament to Linda’s outstanding contributions… Read More »

Posted in: General, News from the Region

Feb

20

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Central Ohio Hospital Council “Health Information Translations” Project Summary

Posted by on February 20th, 2023 0 comments

Effective communication is a marker of health care quality. Shared language between patients and health care providers enables gathering information for diagnosis, explaining treatment strategies, and ensuring understanding and joint decision-making. The Network of the National Library of Medicine promotes access, use, and understanding of health information for everyone. Therefore, NNLM supported two projects that made… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, Funding, News from the Region

Apr

22

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NNLM Day at MLA – April 28, 2022

Posted by on April 22nd, 2022 0 comments Tags: , ,

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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Wisconsin Health Literacy Summit Review

Posted by on April 14th, 2022 0 comments

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

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