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Aug
25
0 comments Tags: Focused Outreach, public libraries
Last year we developed some new partnerships and re-engaged with some long-standing members of the NNLM in northern Vermont. In this article I will share about some of the libraries and partners we met through out focused outreach work and some of the projects and work in health information outreach and technology developed as a… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funded Project, Weekly Newsletter
May
22
0 comments Tags: funded partner, Funded Projects, Health Literacy, public libraries
NNLM has been in the midst of conference season and have had a wonderful time connecting and getting to know many of you! We have loved hearing about the great work happening in our member states and in the library and public health professions. At the 2023 CLA Conference Connecting to the Core, four public… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funded Project, NLM Resources
Mar
28
0 comments Tags: Member Spotlight
The following is paraphrased from an interview on 3/21/2023. Jessica Planas, BSN, MPH, PhD, has been a nurse for 25 years with a focus on community and public health and continues her work in a federally qualified community health center. In addition, Dr. Planas holds a full-time position as Associate Professor of Nursing in the… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funded Project, NLM Resources
Feb
28
0 comments Tags: Funded Projects
On Thursday, March 16th at 1:00pm ET, learn how three community-based organizations in Massachusetts are reaching their communities to build awareness about cancer: from prevention to the importance of screening and early detection, to connecting with health care providers and support services. Each organization is using different methods to bring information about cancer screenings, prevention,… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funded Project, Webinars
Dec
18
0 comments Tags: Focused Outreach, Member Spotlight
I met Nancy Holmquist, of Cary Medical Center’s Public Relations Department, last year as part of Focused Outreach to Aroostook County in the state of Maine. Nancy is a health educator in two community wellness programs. I caught up with Nancy to hear about her work since their Focused Outreach year. What’s the most valuable… Read More »
Posted in: Funded Project