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The UND SMHS Community Action Advocacy Resources and Empowerment (CAARE) Crew wants to help you take a break by inviting you to join our book club. Starting in mid-November we’ll be reading Small Things Like These. Small Things Like These is less than 120 pages, but it packs a punch. Follow the story of Bill […]

July is a great time to look at the resources we have available. Whether you are doing research, getting ready for clinical rotations, or planning for the fall semester, here are five library services worth checking out again. Connect with Your Librarian Our librarians are embedded in academic programs and clinical campuses to support students, […]

Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month gives us a reason to talk about how we’re actually doing. We often neglect our minds compared to our physical health, but this month is a reminder to check in with ourselves and each other. Countless people deal with anxiety or depression, often in silence. They might not have […]

Press release from North Dakota Public Health Association Each year during the first full week of April, communities across the country join the American Public Health Association and NDPHA in observing National Public Health Week. It’s a moment to celebrate the impact of public health and spotlight priority issues that can improve our nation’s well-being. For more […]

As we begin a new semester, it’s the perfect time to get organized with your research. Citation managers are a great way to keep track of your sources as well as create citations! Like your bookmarks toolbar but bigger and better, tools like Zotero allow you to save and organize citations as well as PDFs […]

December is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Awareness Month. Typically, SAD occurs during late fall and winter months, when there is less sunlight and colder weather. Each year, about 5 percent of the U.S. population experiences seasonal depression. Four out of five people who have seasonal depression are women. The main age of onset of seasonal […]

October is the month to celebrate medical librarians and health information professionals who work tirelessly to support healthcare providers, researchers, and patients for evidence-based medical knowledge. Our librarians can direct users to curated resources and explain how to identify reputable journals. They train students on how to conduct efficient health information searches, and assist with […]

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Together, we can help raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and encourage people to talk to a healthcare provider they trust about staying up to date on their vaccinations. The CDC […]

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM). Migraine is a complex neurologic disease that has been identified as the leading cause of years lived with disability in people under the age of 50 years. It directly affects more than 1 billion people worldwide with huge socioeconomic impact. Chronic migraine affects approximately 2% of the […]

On April 30, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released updated guidance regarding its Public Access Policy, announcing an accelerated timeline for the implementation of the 2022 Nelson Memorandum. The new effective date is July 1, 2025. All other provisions of the policy remain unchanged. NIH Announcement Accelerating Access to Research Results – New […]