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04
0 comments Tags: librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian
NNLM Region 5 is highlighting the medical librarians in our region. We thank Carrie Fry, an Associate Professor and Nursing and Health Science Librarian at the University of San Diego’s Helen K. and James S. Copley Library, for sharing how she supports nursing students in their writing. What is the role of the academic health-science… Read More »
Posted in: Guest Post, Medical Librarians, News from Network Members
Feb
26
0 comments Tags: public health
NNLM Region 5 includes many state and county health departments who have access to the Public Health Digital Library. The Public Health Digital Library (PHDL) provides access to over 375 e-journals, e-books, and databases. Access to the PHDL is available for public health departments who subscribe. While access to the collection is managed by the… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Feb
25
0 comments Tags: children's health, consumer health, health information, outreach, parenting, teen health
Many parents and guardians find themselves needing authoritative, current, and trusted information regarding children in their care. What can your library or organization provide? You can’t nor should you provide health advice, but you can provide links to quality health information from experts. And you can encourage parents and guardians to take that information and… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Feb
23
0 comments Tags: NNLM Region 5
As we emerge from winter and move into spring, February is a great time to reflect on the parts of your life you love and appreciate. At Region 5, we love the work we do to provide high-quality, engaging learning opportunities for our members. A great example of this is a recent R5/PNC Health Talk,… Read More »
Posted in: News from NNLM Region 5
Feb
19
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, landslides
Landslides are a significant natural hazard that impacts communities across the western United States. Often occurring suddenly after heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or volcanic activity, landslides can cause destruction, disrupt infrastructure, and pose serious risks to public health. For instance, the 2014 Oso landslide in Washington State destroyed an entire neighborhood, blocked key roads, and caused… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness