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05
0 comments Tags: librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian
Though National Medical Librarians Month has passed, we are continuing to celebrate the medical librarians in the NNLM Region 5. We thank Ekaterini Papadopoulou, Health Science Librarian at Seattle University, sharing her path in health science librarianship and encouraging others to consider the profession. I didn’t set out to become a medical or health science… Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, Medical Librarians
Dec
11
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, information resources
Snow and ice can be beautiful and provide conditions that can be enjoyed with tobogganing, snowshoeing, and skating. But sometimes ice and snow can bring strong a winter weather event, bringing a host of conditions such as ice, snow, wind, and extreme cold temperatures. These can make driving dangerous, cause power outages, and interrupt communication… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness
Dec
09
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, NNLM Region 5, online education, public health, training
On December 4, 2025, NNLM Region 5 hosted the webinar “Empathy Lens: Humanizing Images & Education for Reducing Stigma Against People Who Use Drugs.” During the webinar, speakers Meg Brunner and Erinn McGraw from the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute at the University of Washington introduced Empathy Lens, free photographs related to drug and alcohol… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Training & Education
Dec
08
0 comments Tags: food allergies, Holidays
The holidays are often filled with food, and lots of it. Friends and families gather to celebrate. Whether you’re hosting or attending, these events can be fun and appetizing but not so appetizing for those who have food allergies. In fact, it can be very dangerous. People can be allergic to a variety of food… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Dec
03
0 comments Tags: librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian
Though National Medical Librarians Month has passed, we are continuing to celebrate the medical librarians in the NNLM Region 5. We thank Frances Chu, Medical Librarian at Providence Health & Services, for sharing her career journey. Why become a librarian? That is a question that has been asked of me since becoming a librarian in… Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, Medical Librarians