NLM Traveling Exhibitions – Region 6 Host Sites (More Dates Added!)
Libraries and cultural institutions present inspiring stories about history, society, and medicine to their communities through National Library of Medicine (NLM) Traveling Exhibitions. Curated from NLM collections and available free of charge, these exhibitions explore current themes in public health and connect visitors to trusted NLM health information resources such as MedlinePlus and PubMed.
NLM Traveling Exhibitions help to:
Connect your community to NLM offerings like MedlinePlus and PubMed
Publicize your institution through programming and activities
Establish community partnerships and share NLM health inform...
Source: The Cornflower - October 16, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Traveling Exhibit Source Type: news
October 2023 NNLM Reading Club: Addiction and Recovery
The NNLM Reading Club brings awareness to Addiction and Recovery adding three new books this month.
Come Home, Indo: A Memoir by Jim Terry
The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth by Sam Quinones
Scenes from My Life: A Memoir by Michael K. WIlliams and Jon Sternfeld
This information is available on our Reading Club website: Reading Club | NNLM
We’re also excited to highlight collaboration with another NNLM Program! The NNLM Substance Use Disorder Interest Group has sponsored a series of programming and resources in observance of National Recovery Month. There is one webinar left ...
Source: The Cornflower - October 9, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog NNLM Reading Club Addiction and Recovery Source Type: news
Wishing you a Happy National Medical Librarians Month
It’s October, and that means it’s National Medical Librarians Month! What a great time to share with others all the different roles librarians play. This year’s theme will help you cut right to the chase:
Yes, we do that!
Throughout my 23-year career in medical librarianship, I have always found it most rewarding to be involved on interprofessional committees and projects. It provides a wonderful opportunity to show clinicians, researchers, administrators, and community members the diverse skills librarians can bring to the table.
At NNLM, we are dedicated to building your skills. We offer a wide variety of free, hig...
Source: The Cornflower - October 2, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erica Lake Tags: Blog National Medical Librarians Month Source Type: news
Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
“Hispanic heritage holds an indelible place in ...
Source: The Cornflower - September 22, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Darlene Kaskie Tags: Blog National Hispanic Heritage Month Source Type: news
Support for Opioid Use Disorder
In recognition of the estimated 2.1 million people in the United States who struggle with an opioid use disorder, National Opioid Awareness Day, observed on September 21, is marked to create awareness about the effects of opioid overdose and reduce the stigma associated with it. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in or seeking recovery from mental and substance use disorders.
What are opioids? Opioids include prescription medications used to treat pain such as morphine, codeine, methadone, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, hydromorphone, and buprenorphine, as well as illegal drugs such as heroin an...
Source: The Cornflower - September 15, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Darlene Kaskie Tags: Blog opioid epidemic opioid resources Source Type: news
NNLM Region 6 Speaker Series – Fall Dates
NNLM Region 6 Speaker Series is an irregularly scheduled webinar series from NNLM Region 6, featuring expert guest speakers presenting on topics of interest to all our users, from librarians to public health practitioners, educators, clinicians, and others who work with health information. Topics will be scheduled according to audience interest, seasonal applicability, and speaker availability. Below please find a listing of our upcoming Fall 2023 webinars.
From Words to Wellness: Exploring the Impact of Expressive Writing
October 12th, 12:00-1:00pm
Expressive writing has been shown to have many benefits for those facing c...
Source: The Cornflower - September 15, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog General Source Type: news
HHS and HRSA Invest $80 Million in Awards to Help Rural Communities Respond to Opioid Overdose Risks
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced more than $80 million in awards to rural communities in 39 states to support key strategies to respond to the overdose risk from fentanyl and other opioids. These awards help advance President Biden’s commitment to beat the opioid epidemic as part of his Unity Agenda for the nation. Read more.
Below are the award initiatives and recipients in Region 6.
FY 2023 Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Awards
Iowa Healthcare Collaborative (Des Moines, IA)
Four County Comprehensive Mental Health Center Inc....
Source: The Cornflower - September 6, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Source Type: news
Do You Have Summer Travel Plans?
Memorial Day weekend is considered the start of many summer vacations. If you plan to travel now or in the future, consider your health. For example, a long flight might increase your risk for deep vein thrombosis. Also, water in developing countries can contain viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause stomach upset and diarrhea.
So if you are traveling for pleasure, family, or work, how can you stay healthy?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the government’s official resource for travel both domestic and international. On its website, Traveler’s Health, you will find current, need-to-know i...
Source: The Cornflower - May 24, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Darlene Kaskie Tags: Blog Source Type: news
Staying Safe in and Around Water: Valuable Resources on Water Safety for your Patrons and Community
As we move into warmer months here in the Midwest, many of us and our communities are thinking about spending time in or on the water. Water is an excellent source of enjoyment, relaxation, and exercise for people of all ages. However, it can also pose significant risks to our health and safety. Drowning, waterborne illnesses, and other water-related accidents can be prevented with proper education and preparation. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the valuable resources available on water safety from MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Centers for Di...
Source: The Cornflower - May 22, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Resource Sharing Source Type: news
Sponsored MLA Webinars – First Quarter Information
Health information professionals are encouraged to take advantage of Medical Library Association (MLA) webinars, which the Region 6 office sponsors at institutions across the region. Participation in these webinars at sponsored sites is free!
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6 will sponsor up to ten (10) institutional registrations for MLA webinars each quarter. Applications will be accepted beginning May 1, 2023 and on an ongoing basis until funding for the quarter has been expended. Institutions can apply for one (1) webinar per quarter. While each sponsored site will be able to offer the li...
Source: The Cornflower - May 12, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Funding mla MLA Webinar Systematic Review Source Type: news
Mental Health Resources for You and Your Community
Tools for Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Toolkit from Mental Health America. Includes media and social media resources, printable informational handouts, posters, and DIY tools. Available in Spanish.
Digital Toolkit for Mental Health Awareness Month Includes crafted messages and graphics for social media platforms during Mental Health Awareness month.
Mental Health Resources
Mental Health from MedlinePlus Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life.
How to Improve Mental Health from MedlinePlus: provides health informa...
Source: The Cornflower - May 9, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Resource Sharing mental health Mental Health Awareness Month Source Type: news
NNLM Reading Club has a New Look
Did you know that the NNLM Reading Club made its debut in November 2018?
Prior to the pandemic, our regional offices packaged and shipped eight books and collateral material to libraries across the country who wanted to get the conversation started around a health topic such as mental health, substance abuse, or healthy aging.
Sometimes these topics have a stigma associated with it, and we thought that one way to address these sensitive topics is discussing the protagonist in a novel or discussing a personal experience in a memoir.
You proved us right. From November 2018 until March 2020, NNLM distributed 788 kits reaching...
Source: The Cornflower - May 5, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Darlene Kaskie Tags: Blog NNLM Reading Club Source Type: news
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Source: The Cornflower - May 3, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Source Type: news
How Region 6 is Actively Engaged in Raising Awareness of Mental Health Resources
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to learn more about mental health and mental illness and to share information with others in our communities. Region 6 has become increasingly engaged over the last two years in developing and promoting mental health resources in response to our members’ needs. In keeping with the librarianship tenet of getting the right information to the right person at the right time, we’ve raised awareness of mental health resources through partnerships, funding, and education.
Partnering on state action plans to address mental health
Our State Advisory Groups (SAGs) provide leadership g...
Source: The Cornflower - May 2, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: elake Tags: Advocacy Blog Consumer Health General News from the Region NLM Resources Outreach Public Health mental health Mental Health Awareness Month Source Type: news
NNLM Day at MLA 2023
Please join NNLM on May 11, 2023 for NNLM Day at MLA 2023. Each NNLM Region and Center will provide an update and a look forward during a pre-MLA virtual event on Thursday May 11, 2023. These sessions are free to all. You don’t have to be registered for the MLA conference. You do not need to be an MLA member to attend.
The day will start with an hour update from Martha Meacham, NNLM Project Director, then will include hour updates from regions, offices, and centers, and will end with a half-hour session with Dr. Patti Brennan, Director, National Library of Medicine. Please find more information here.
Registration on ...
Source: The Cornflower - May 1, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Conferences and Meetings News from NIH/NLM News from the Region MLA Day Source Type: news
