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Aug

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An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Posted by on August 1st, 2025 0 comments Tags: ,

We are in a period where emerging technologies are becoming more convenient to the public and integrated into our everyday lives. Keeping up with current technology is essential for libraries and healthcare services alike, so we can continue to provide innovative services and educate our audiences on how to use emerging tools properly. The broad… Read More »

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Jul

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Spotlight on Mental Health: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Posted by on July 28th, 2025 0 comments

Floods, wildfires, mass shootings, tornados, war and other kinds of violence can cause an acute response long after the event has passed.  This response, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), may develop when someone has experienced or witnessed a life-threatening or traumatic event.  It persists for months or even years after the event.  PTSD can be brought… Read More »

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Jul

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Member Spotlight: Riverbend’s funded project expands the Recovery Coaching workforce and reach in Massachusetts

Posted by on July 18th, 2025 0 comments Tags: , , , ,

This article is a guest blog post from Riverbend reporting back about their funded project. Hear how they are supporting recovery through the Recovery Coaching Model in Massachusetts. What image comes to mind when I say the word “coach”? A middle-aged man in basketball shorts with a whistle around his neck? Maybe a sporty mom… Read More »

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Jul

10

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Emergency Preparedness 101 (Refresher)

Posted by on July 10th, 2025 0 comments Tags: ,

Posts highlighting resources for Emergency Preparedness aren’t new on the R7 blog, but it’s been a while since we’ve had a round-up and reminder of what’s available whether your just starting, looking to update your plans or kits, looking to get involved or just want to see what’s new. All of this information can feel… Read More »

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Jun

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Code and Simulations-based Research workshop hosted by the Data Curation Network

Posted by on June 27th, 2025 0 comments Tags: ,

I attended the “Specialized Curation for Code and Simulations-based Research” workshop that is hosted by the Data Curation Network. This workshop took place in May 2025 on the campus of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for two days. The use of simulation-based research can be applied to plenty of disciplines, such as health sciences…. Read More »

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