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Feb
06
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Registration is open for the NNLM Virtual Symposium April 4-6, 2023. The 2023 NNLM Virtual Symposium, Health Misinformation will explore both the research behind health misinformation movements and provide practical and evidence-based solutions to support librarians, health educators, and direct care providers in combating the spread of all types of health misinformation. Topics may include the types… Read More »
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Feb
01
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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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Jan
23
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Have you been taking classes with the NNLM? As you collect your MLA CE, have you thought about getting your MLA Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) but weren’t sure? Did you know NNLM provides sponsorship and free classes towards MLA’s Consumer Health Information Specialization? CHART YOUR PATH TO CHIS WITH A NEW INTERACTIVE INFOGRAPHIC Learn… Read More »
Jan
13
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January is National Radon Action Month. As we got to know Nancy Holmquist from Cary (ME) Medical Center during Focused Outreach last year, we learned more about projects and programs Cary has implemented around radon education and mitigation. But what is radon? What are radon’s health effects? And what are the prevention and mitigation options?… Read More »
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Jan
03
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Glaucoma is a serious and potentially blinding eye condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is often called the “silent thief of sight” because there are often no early warning signs or symptoms, and vision loss can occur gradually over time. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of glaucoma, especially… Read More »
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