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Health Topic: Maternal Mortality in the U.S.

The United States has an alarmingly high maternal mortality rate in comparison to other wealthy nations. There are many factors…

Posted: January 30, 2023 by: Michael Moore

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Health Equity

UW Health Sciences Library celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader of the…

Posted: January 10, 2023 by: Michael Moore

Resource Spotlight: Native American Heritage Month

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Health Sciences Library invites you to explore UW’s health resources for and about…

Posted: November 29, 2022 by: Michael Moore

National Nurse Practitioner Week – Nov. 13-19

This year’s theme is NPs: Rising to Meet the Needs of Patients. “National Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually to…

Posted: November 3, 2022 by: Michael Moore

Monkeypox Outbreak 2022

While the scourge of COVID-19 continues to affect the lives of people all over the world, many have turned their…

Posted: August 23, 2022 by: Michael Moore

Resource Spotlight: World Hepatitis Day – July 28

The World Health Organization (WHO) designated July 28th as World Hepatitis Day.  This date was chosen to honor the birthday…

Posted: July 14, 2022 by: kerry

Resource Spotlight: National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

May 7th is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a U.S….

Posted: April 29, 2022 by: Michael Moore

Resource Spotlight: World Health Day – April 7

This year’s theme is Our Planet, Our Health: Clean our Air, Water, and Food. The World Health Organization (WHO) sponsors this…

Posted: April 4, 2022 by: Michael Moore

Resource Spotlight: World Water Day – March 22

A yearly United Nations observance, World Water Day brings awareness to the fact that over 2 billion people on our…

Posted: March 16, 2022 by: Michael Moore

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and because there are often no noticeable symptoms in the…

Posted: January 3, 2022 by: Michael Moore