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Nov
29
0 comments Tags: Health Literacy
Why is it important to know the science of health? Simply put, because there is a lot of misinformation out there. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), part of the National Institutes of Health, launched their resource Know the Science in English in 2017 and Know the Science is now… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Nov
03
0 comments Tags: Wikipedia
Ever come across an article on Wikipedia and thought it could be stronger? Did you edit the page? Why consider editing? We know that Wikipedia is often one of the first sites that comes up in a browser search for information. We know that patrons utilize Wikipedia when seeking information. So, let’s make it a… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Nov
01
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Organized each November by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National COPD Awareness Month aims to promote better understanding of COPD. COPD is a progressive lung disease which makes it difficult to breathe. Progressive means that it gets worse over time. While COPD rates have declined in recent decades, it is still the… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Oct
25
0 comments Tags: Member Spotlight
I had the opportunity to talk with Meghan Wakeman from the Capital District Library Council (CDLC). Meghan has been with CDLC since 2019 as the Resource Sharing Librarian. CDLC serves all types of libraries in the area. Meghan’s work is primarily focused on inter-library loan. She comes to CDLC after working in public libraries and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Oct
18
0 comments Tags: community engagement, Community of Interest, graphic medicine
Over the years, NNLM NER has been a part of supporting a strong New England Graphic Medicine community through educational opportunities, networking and resources. As we continue the transition from the New England Region to Region 7, we continue to build and grow our partnerships and opportunities to provide resources and training that are useful… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Graphic Medicine