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Region 5 Blog October 5th, 2026
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Consumer Health Minute: Health Information Resources for the Public

Posted by on October 5th, 2026 0 comments Tags: , , ,

We’ve recently updated our popular NNLM guide, Resources for Public Libraries. The information here isn’t just for public libraries but for anyone who is providing the public with health information. You’ll find information and links to: health information resources, programming, health insurance, mental and behavioral health resources, and more! Consider ways to incorporate these resources… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, Health Observances, Public Libraries

Sep

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Introducing Region 5’s New Grant Manager

Posted by on September 23rd, 2026 0 comments Tags:

We’re glad to welcome and introduce to you our new NNLM Region 5 Grant Manager, Maya Kimura. Maya brings extensive experience in research administration, grants management, finance, and operations at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Research Institute. She’s thrilled to be able to support the mission of the NLM R5 team. As a… Read More »

Posted in: News from NNLM Region 5

Sep

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Hello From NNLM Region 5 Staff: Kaia Comeau

Posted by on September 21st, 2026 0 comments

  Hello everyone, I am Kaia Comeau, the new student assistant for the National Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 5. In this role, I will be helping the office with their communication and outreach efforts (and any other projects that the office may need help with!).  I am currently in my 2nd year of my Master of… Read More »

Posted in: Blog, New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM Region 5

Sep

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Introducing the Region 5 CE Passport Cohort Members

Posted by on September 17th, 2026 0 comments Tags: , ,

It is with great pleasure that we announce the selected ten members of the Region 5 CE Passport Cohort. James Fort, Library and Information Commons, Seattle Children’s Hospital / Washington Nora Franco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Library, University of California-San Francisco / California Carrie Grinstead, Providence Library Services, Providence / California Anne Jenkins, PNWU… Read More »

Posted in: News from NNLM Region 5, Training & Education

Sep

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Consumer Health Minute: K-12 Health Education Resources

Posted by on September 10th, 2026 0 comments Tags: ,

How to enhance and supplement your education resources for K-12 students? The resources featured in this post relate to health, an important educational component for students but also for school staff to use in curriculum and to enhance their own knowledge. Parents and guardians will appreciate freely available resources to support their children or children… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, K-12

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