The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) office for Region 6 is located at Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa. By collaborating, training, and funding over 1,100 health centers, health departments, community organizations, as well as medical, public, and school libraries in a seven state region, the office 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.
Region 6 serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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NLM Reading Club: Chronic Pain
“Ouch, that hurts!” According to the numbers, more than 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience chronic pain. This month, we want to talk about it. On behalf of the NNLM Reading Club team, we are pleased to announce that the theme for August 2025 is Chronic Pain. Books and health information resources are available on our Reading Club website.
Region 6 Highlight 
Upcoming Speaker Spotlight Webinar
This webinar explores how community-based participatory research can be scaled to reach broader populations of older adults through technology. As digital literacy becomes increasingly vital for health and well-being this session will examine strategies for expanding digital education initiatives while maintaining the integrity and impact of community engagement. Learn more and register!
Region 6 Priorities & Resources
- Sponsorships Learn about current funding opportunities and sponsorships offered in Region 6
- Partnerships Learn about ways to partner with Region 6 including our State Advisory Groups (SAG) and Partner Outreach Program (POP)
- Resources Resources created specifically for Region 6 and beyond to share with your patrons and communities
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Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
600 Newton Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States