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Useful Resources: Seasonal Allergies

Posted by on October 5th, 2021 0 comments

Fall has truly begun in the northeast. Leaves are changing, the air has bite and seasonal allergies are on the rise. Stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes are all common symptoms of seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever and allergic rhinitis, are those which vary based on the season. If an… Read More »

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Oct

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Celebrate National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month!

Posted by on October 4th, 2021 0 comments

Celebrate National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month! Calling all Maya Angelous, Pablo Nerudas, and Claude McKays! In honor of National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month NNLM is hosting a book spine poetry contest. All participants will be entered into a lottery to receive a free copy of each of… Read More »

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Sep

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Resources You Can Use: Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness

Posted by on September 20th, 2021 0 comments Tags: ,

September is national preparedness month and the week three theme was “Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness.” But what does that mean? What actions can we take to prepare for emergencies that are low or no cost? Preparedness can feel daunting, but it isn’t an all or nothing activity. Small actions can make a big difference during and… Read More »

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Sep

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National Recovery Month 2021 – Recovery is for Everyone

Posted by on September 8th, 2021 0 comments

September is National Recovery Month, an observance held “to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible” (SAMHSA). It was begun by the Substance Abuse… Read More »

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Resources You Can Use: Hurricane Season

Posted by on August 20th, 2021 0 comments Tags: ,

It’s that time of year again. Hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin (Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico) is from June 1 to November 30 and peaks in mid-August to late October.   Here in the Northeast, hurricanes may not be the first thing we think of when we think about preparing for… Read More »

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