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National Immunization Awareness Month 2023

Posted by on August 8th, 2023 0 comments

Each August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), hosted by the CDC. The purpose of NIAM is to highlight the importance of routine vaccination, particularly as it coincides with the start of Fall, one of the peaks for flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. Flu is a significant public health concern, and vaccination to prevent flu… Read More »

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Jul

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New England Science Boot Camp for Librarians 2023 Report Back

Posted by on July 5th, 2023 0 comments

This year the New England Science Bootcamp for Librarians was back in person for the first time since 2019, hosted for three days this June at UMass Amherst. While I was involved in planning last year’s online Boot Camp, I was excited to attend in person for the first time! The goal of this Boot… Read More »

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Jun

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Pride Month: LGBTQIA+ Health Resources

Posted by on June 7th, 2023 0 comments

Every June is Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and a remembrance of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. As part of this month, we wanted to highlight resources from government organizations and other trusted organizations relevant to LGBTQIA+ health. NLM, NIH and Government Resources The MedlinePlus topic page for LGBTQIA+ Health serves as a… Read More »

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May

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Mental Health Awareness Month 2023

Posted by on May 2nd, 2023 0 comments

Every year the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) organizes Mental Health Awareness Month. It was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. In this post I’d like to highlight some NLM, government and other trusted… Read More »

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American Heart Month 2023

Posted by on February 1st, 2023 0 comments

Every year the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) organizes American Heart Month to raise awareness of the importance of heart health in preventing heart disease. Heart disease is a general term that covers different heart problems and is the leading cause of death for men and women in the US. Heart disease includes… Read More »

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