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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The
<a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/"><b>Network of National Library of Medicine</b></a><b>
</b>(NNLM) Region 6 supports the mission of NNLM to provide U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data. Training and access to guides and
resources are vital to achieving their mission.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/membership/member-services"><b>NNLM membership is free</b></a>, and there are just a few requirements to participate. Not sure if your
library has a membership? <a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/membership/directory?combine=®ion_8%5B6%5D=6&city=&state_province_id%5B%5D=1034&county_id=All&postal_code=">
View</a> the list of existing Ohio NNLM member institutions to find out. Individuals can also sign up for an
<a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/user/join">NNLM user account</a> to gain access to webinars and online classes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Upcoming Webinar<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/know-your-flow-menstrual-health-collaboration"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="624" height="178" style="width:6.5in;height:1.8511in" id="Picture_x0020_6" src="cid:image001.png@01DAA851.B5F1A1E0" alt="Calendar
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Why do we expect to find toilet paper and paper towels but not period products in a public bathroom?
<i>Know Your Flow </i>is a partnership between the NNLM Region 6 Ohio State Advisory Group* and Aunt Flow to help everyone access quality health information and free period products. Together we can reduce stigma and promote menstrual equity.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/know-your-flow-menstrual-health-collaboration"><b>Attend a free webinar on May 22</b></a><b>
to learn how you can help. Join the campaign and learn to utilize this resource and integrate it at your library.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Date:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"> Wednesday, May 22, 2024<br>
<b>Time:</b> 11:00-12:00 CT / 12:00-1:00 ET<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Register at:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">
<a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/know-your-flow-menstrual-health-collaboration">
nnlm.gov/training/class/know-your-flow-menstrual-health-collaboration</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The
<a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/nnlm-region-6-speaker-spotlight-webinars">
NNLM Region 6 Speaker Series</a> is an intermittent webinar series hosted by NNLM Region 6. It showcases guest speakers who address various topics relevant to our members, including librarians, public health practitioners, educators, clinicians, and other healthcare
information professionals. Our selection of topics is influenced by audience preferences and requests, trends, seasonal relevance, and speaker availability, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience for all participants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">The State Library of Ohio is an institutional member of the
<b><a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/about/regions/region6">NNLM Region 6</a> </b>and our Research and Catalog services Librarians Josh Jones, Stephanie Michaels, and Phil Willke hold the Consumer Health Information Specialist certification from the Medical Library
Association which works closely with the Network of the National Library of Medicine. These Reference Librarians can help provide trustworthy consumer health information to the public and library staff.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">*Each state has an advisory group. The name of the advisory group for our state is
<a href="https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/region-6-state-advisory-groups-sag)">Ohio State</a>.
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