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Apr

22

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Conversation with Dr. Tanika Eaves and Dr. Jennifer Dealy on Perinatal Care and Health Information Access

Posted by on April 22nd, 2024 0 comments Tags: , , ,

Dr. Tanika Eaves and Dr. Jennifer Dealy have combined their passions around Maternal Health and Mental Health, Respectful Maternity Care, and Attachment in some of their recent research interviewing perinatal care providers about their work with families. The researchers noted disparities in maternal health outcomes and that these are experienced at a much higher rate… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, Member Spotlight, NLM Resources, Weekly Newsletter

Sep

25

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Using Book Discussions to Support Health Literacy

Posted by on September 25th, 2023 0 comments Tags: ,

As we prepare for health literacy month in October, it seemed a great time to think about what health literacy is and how we can support health literacy through health programming. What is health literacy? Health literacy involves the information that people need to be able to make good decisions about health. There are two… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, Graphic Medicine, NLM Resources

Jun

26

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Reading for Health! NNLM Reading Club and Region 7 Graphic Medicine Book Club Kits

Posted by on June 26th, 2023 0 comments Tags: , , ,

Have you been looking for a way to start conversations about health in your library? With the NNLM Reading Club materials, we have all the tools you need for your next book discussion. With over 30 health topics and 129 titles, you are sure to find something of interest for your patrons. The NNLM Reading… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, Graphic Medicine

May

22

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NNLM Funded Partner Presentation at the 2023 Connecticut Library Association Conference

Posted by on May 22nd, 2023 0 comments Tags: , , ,

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

Oct

06

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Celebrate National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month 2022!

Posted by on October 6th, 2022 0 comments Tags: , ,

Hey Region 7! 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 books selected from the NNLM Reading Club – a total of 10 books to add to your collection… Read More »

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