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¡Salud! – Our New Health Research Portal

WEBArlington Public Library and the Virginia Hospital Center have teamed up for your health with the creation of ¡Salud! ―an easy-to-use portal of expertly chosen …

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URL: https://library.arlingtonva.us/2010/11/12/salud-our-new-health-research-portal/

“The Lady with the Lamp” – Florence Nightingale

WEBFlorence Nightingale died on August 13, 1910. Her work shaped modern nursing practices and set a precedent for medical treatment and policies today. “The …

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Read for Your Health

WEBYou can also access the Health & Wellness Resource Center for free with your library card. Search online for reputable information on diseases and conditions, …

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Biochemist and Nobel Prize Winner: Gertrude Elion

WEBElion was crucial in the development of multiple new medications, and in 1988 she was awarded for her work with the Nobel Prize. Gertrude Elion, image …

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Hygiene Class for New Mothers

WEBDuring this time period, health and cleanliness were considered one and the same, so personal hygiene was seen as essential to being healthy. The classes for new …

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Dr. Roland Bruner

WEBDr. Roland Herman Bruner (1902-1978) was an obstetrician, lecturer, and the first African-American doctor to be hired by Arlington County’s Department of …

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New Teleconnect Space Available at Columbia Pike Library

WEBThe Teleconnect Space may be booked online for two hours each day, up to two times per week. Anyone unable to make an online reservation may call Columbia …

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It's perfectly normal : changing bodies, growing up, sex, and

WEBIntroduces human sexuality, describes the changes brought about by puberty, and discusses sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and pregnancy.

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Free Walk In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Individuals 12 and Up

WEBNew Dates: Monday, Aug. 16 - Saturday, Aug. 21. Arlington County’s Public Health Division is offering free walk-in COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 12 and up at Columbia Pike, …

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The Story of Arlington Public School Desegregation

WEBThe Story of Segregation and Desegregation in Arlington. At 8:45 a.m. on February 2, 1959, four young students from the nearby Hall’s Hill neighborhood entered …

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Message from the Library Director on Masks and Social Distancing

WEBPost Published: August 18, 2021. Effective Wednesday, Aug. 18, all individuals, age two and older, who enter Arlington Public Library buildings will be required to wear a mask, …

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Library Joins Program to Distribute Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests

WEBIn collaboration with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), all Arlington Public Library locations will distribute free COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits …

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From our eCollection: Consumer Reports

WEBMake smarter decisions with the help of Consumer Reports.org. You can find product reviews, ratings and buying recommendations on everything from …

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From our eCollection: LinkedIn Learning

WEBLinkedIn Learning has over 16,000 videos taught by industry experts on the latest software tools, skills, and topics from business and technology to job hunting and …

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Teleconnect Space

WEBThe Teleconnect Space may be booked for two hours each day, up to two times per week. If you are unable to make an online reservation, call Columbia Pike Library at 703-228 …

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This Week in 19th Amendment History: The Death of Zitkála-Šá

WEBA nationally recognized Native American author and activist, Zitkála-Šá was a vocal proponent for citizenship rights for Native Americans. Born in South Dakota into …

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