The goal of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving individuals' access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.
The University of Washington Health Sciences Library serves as the Regional Medical Library (RML) for Region 5, which provides programs, services, and dedicated support for NNLM Members in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific.
Looking for assistance? Browse our staff directory to find contact information, and get to know the RML staff by reading their personal bios.
Member organizations are eligible for benefits and services, including: NNLM funding, access to training, partnership opportunities, free educational and printed materials, NLM Traveling Exhibitions, and institutional recognition as a Network Member.
Browse NNLM's upcoming training opportunities, course catalog, and recordings of past webinars.
NNLM Highlights!
💡 NLM Seeks Input Regarding the NNLM
This Request for Information (RFI) from NLM is an opportunity to share your ideas with NLM as they plan the future direction of the NNLM program. Read our blog post about the RFI to learn more. Submit your feedback by August 30th, 2024.
Recordings and Resources Available!
Social Determinants of Environmental Health Webinar Series
Our 9-part series on social and environmental determinants of health recently concluded. If you didn't get a chance to see it, or want to rewatch any of these informative webinars, they are all available online now, along with the accompanying guide:
MedlinePlus tutorials for Community Health Workers
MedlinePlus is a great resource for health information. It provides information for the public on a wide range of health topics. But maybe you are unsure how to use MedlinePlus.
Region 5 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine worked with The Next Door Inc. to create seven easy to follow video tutorials about the basics of using MedlinePlus to find health information. The videos are designed for community health workers but are useful for anyone needing trustworthy health information.
Each video is short, ranging from just over 4 minutes to just over 8 minutes in length.
To help make it easier for more people to learn how to use MedlinePlus, each video tutorial has:
- closed captioning and
- includes a written transcript.
View the MedlinePlus tutorials for Community Health Workers
Diverse Voices in Health & Medicine Collections Toolkit
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 is pleased to announce the Diverse Voices in Health & Medicine Collection Development Toolkit to help you build collections that support health literacy and expand access to diverse voices in libraries of all types. The toolkit features materials illuminating common and unique health issues facing underserved populations through multiple genres and formats reflecting voices of the communities served.
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Email office: nnlm@uw.edu
Phone: 206-543-8262. If we are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message and we will be in touch.
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PNC-MLA Health Equity and Diversity Speaker Series - Upcoming session!
Session title: Challenges for Agricultural Producers and Workers - How to Assist Those on the Front Line
Presenter: Gracia María Puerto Hernández, Spanish Speaking Agricultural Extension Coordinator, Washington State University Skagit County Extension
When: Wednesday, August 7 at 11:00 a.m. PDT (1 hour) - Time Zone Converter
People who work in agriculture are directly responsible for feeding the world, no matter if they go and work in the fields or with the animals on a small scale or a big scale. They commit their time and efforts to provide good to the world. Unfortunately, on a day-to-day basis, they are exposed to multiple stress sources related and non-related to their work that may lead often into chronic stress. The Western Region Agricultural Producers and Workers Stress Surveys were designed by members of the WRASAP team to understand better the stressors and desired mitigation techniques that can be adapted based on gender, race, and age.
The session is free, though registration is required. We hope you can join us!