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May
23
0 comments Tags: Community of Interest, graphic medicine, hospital librarians, MedlinePlus, Member Spotlight, mental health, professional development, public libraries
NNLM Region 7 was pleased to be able to attend the Connecticut Library Association Annual Conference titled “Making Space” a few weeks ago. NNLM staff, Bennie Finch and Sarah Levin-Lederer, each gave conference presentations in partnership with NNLM members. This was a great opportunity to connect with members and partners that we have worked with… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Graphic Medicine, Member Spotlight, NLM Resources, Weekly Newsletter
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
Jun
25
0 comments Tags: Focused Outreach, mental health, public libraries, recovery, resources, substance use disorder
Each year (for us that is May 1- April 30), Region 7 “focuses” on learning about two geographic areas. In this blog post, there is a brief introduction to our Focused Outreach model and some of the things we learned and want to share about that work in Litchfield County, CT. You might recognize this… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Weekly Newsletter
May
28
0 comments Tags: Member Spotlight, mental health, recovery, substance use disorder
In this blog post, we will hear from Agnes Skowron, Librarian for the CT Clearinghouse, which provides information and resources related to health promotion, substance use prevention, recovery, harm reduction, mental health and more. Funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the key resources shared in this article are for those… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Member Spotlight, Weekly Newsletter
May
06
0 comments Tags: may, meditation, mental health, mindfulness, NNLM, Public Health, substance use disorder, yoga
Yoga offers a powerful tool for enhancing mental health and supporting recovery from substance use disorders. Its holistic approach addresses the root causes of addiction while promoting self-awareness, stress reduction, and physical well-being. Before joining the NNLM Region 7, I completed my 500 hour yoga teacher training with Kripalu Institute of Yoga and Health in… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Newsletters, NLM Resources, Public Health, Weekly Newsletter