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Jul
20
0 comments Tags: Health Literacy, resources, world hepatitis day
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day, which is a great opportunity to learn more about hepatitis and share information on the kinds of hepatitis, how it affects health, prevention, treatment and more. From the World Health Organization: The World Hepatitis Day 2026 theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s break it down,” is a call to remove the barriers that stand between people… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jun
15
0 comments Tags: genetics, Health Literacy, resources, sickle cell disease
This Friday, June 19 is World Sickle Cell Disease Day—an opportunity to promote education and advocacy for sickle cell disease. Learn more about sickle cell disease, genetics, and resources for sharing information with your community. What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. If you… Read More »
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Jan
23
0 comments Tags: community engagement, Funded Projects, Health Literacy, nursing profession, youth
In November 2025, NNLM R7 hosted Dr. Maria Krol and Dr. Maryann Perez-Brescia to discuss three NNLM funded projects. Dr. Maria Krol is a professor in the School of Nursing at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) and Dr. Maryann Perez-Brescia is a professor at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing. Both are also members… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funded Project, Instructional Design
May
05
0 comments Tags: Health Literacy, professional development, Training, youth
Today’s blog is a guest spot by partners at Weill Cornell’s Samuel J. Wood Library. On June 18, our partners will be presenting on a curriculum designed to introduce high school students to the field of library science while equipping them with essential health literacy skills. Why Attend? Raising awareness among young people about the… Read More »
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Dec
02
0 comments Tags: Addiction, health disparities, Health Literacy, MedlinePlus, mental health, National Library of Medicine, Public Health, resources
In addition to heralding many major holidays, December also serves as HIV/AIDS Awareness Month. This month highlights the ongoing need to combat stigma, raise awareness about available resources, and support those living with HIV. For those seeking further information Medline Plus is an excellent resource. MedlinePlus, is a service of the National Library of Medicine… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, NLM Resources, Public Health