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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
Jul
11
0 comments Tags: climate change, Data, MedlinePlus, Public Health
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
Jun
03
0 comments Tags: community engagement, Community of Interest, Focused Outreach, NNLM, professional development, Public Health, public libraries, region 7, year 4
What is Focused Outreach? And why do we do it? Through Focused Outreach we bring our resources from the NNLM directly to you! Each year we select a different area in our region to focus our efforts on. Whether it’s building new relationships or nurturing older connections we work with you to discover your community… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
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
Jan
31
0 comments Tags: Funded Projects, Member Spotlight, podcast, Public Health
Did you know that NNLM has a podcast? The NNLM Discovery Podcast explores how the NNLM – part of the National Library of Medicine – is engaging with communities to provide access to trusted information for the purpose of improving the public’s health. Each episode highlights a story from one of the seven NNLM regions…. Read More »
Posted in: Funded Project