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May
23
0 comments Tags: Community of Interest, graphic medicine, hospital librarians, MedlinePlus, Member Spotlight, mental health, professional development, public libraries
NNLM Region 7 was pleased to be able to attend the Connecticut Library Association Annual Conference titled “Making Space” a few weeks ago. NNLM staff, Bennie Finch and Sarah Levin-Lederer, each gave conference presentations in partnership with NNLM members. This was a great opportunity to connect with members and partners that we have worked with… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Graphic Medicine, Member Spotlight, NLM Resources, Weekly Newsletter
Apr
18
0 comments Tags: community engagement, funding, MedlinePlus, Member Spotlight, New York, public libraries, recovery, substance use disorder
In this article, learn about the beginnings of the Read to Recovery program at Saratoga Springs Public Library. NNLM supported the initial collection launch, and from there other community organizations, community members, and patrons have embraced and supported the collection leading to monetary and in-kind donations of over $18,000. One example is the Health… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Member Spotlight, Newsletters, NLM Resources
Mar
24
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Every year around this time, I like to take some time to consider maternal health. World Health Day 2025: Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures on April 7, begins a year focused on mothers and babies. National Women’s Health Week is celebrated in May along with other health awareness weeks in April and May focusing on Women’s… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Feb
25
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. But it can also attack other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain. Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24 commemorating the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Dec
19
0 comments Tags: Citizen Science, climate change, Community of Interest, DOCLINE, Focused Outreach, Funded Projects, graphic medicine, hospital librarians, hospital library advisory group
We are nearing the end of 2024, so thought it a great time to look back over our work this year. A major theme has been our member support. Thank you! Here are a few highlights: *Celebrating MLA Specializations – 8 people achieved their CHIS so far this year. *NNLM Discovery Podcast – Outbreak! Highlights… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Communities of Interest, Funded Project, Graphic Medicine, Member Spotlight, NLM Resources, Weekly Newsletter