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December : HIV/AIDS Awareness Month

Posted by on December 2nd, 2024 0 comments Tags: , , , , , , ,

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

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Thinking about food?

Posted by on November 25th, 2024 0 comments Tags: ,

With the arrival of the holiday season, you might be thinking about some favorite dishes or treats you enjoy. You might be preparing more or different food than usual. You may also be thinking about food safety, or maybe you are just looking for recipes. In this blog post, you will find links for Healthy… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, NLM Resources, Weekly Newsletter

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Data, Climate Change and Health: Vector-Borne Diseases

Posted by on July 11th, 2024 0 comments Tags: , , ,

Reported vector-borne diseases have more than doubled in the last 20 years due to a variety of factors including travel, changing land use and also climate change. Climate change is lengthening some vector (ex: mosquito or tick) seasons, and expanding habitats to new areas of the country and world. This post is the last, for… Read More »

Posted in: Public Health

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Resources You Can Use: Be Healthy Outside

Posted by on May 20th, 2024 0 comments Tags: , ,

It’s that time of year again where people are getting outside and enjoying the weather. Whether it’s gardening at home, taking a hike in the woods, or spending time on the water, here are resources that can help you stay healthy and safe throughout the summer. Fun in the Sun Remember: Shade Clothing Hat Sunglasses… Read More »

Posted in: NLM Resources

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World TB Day (March 24)

Posted by on March 20th, 2023 0 comments Tags: ,

This Friday, March 24 is World TB Day. Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24 commemorating the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), despite being a preventable and curable disease, 1.5 million… Read More »

Posted in: Blog

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