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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NNLM Book Discussion
You are invited to join us for the NNLM Book Discussion. From May 1 through July 31, we will read The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature by Sue Stuart-Smith. Participants can complete the book and earn CE credit on their schedule. Learn more!
Region 6 Highlight 
NNLM Reading Club: Loneliness and Isolation
On behalf of the NNLM Reading Club team, we are pleased to announce the June 2025 theme, Loneliness and Isolation. Anyone can experience loneliness and isolation. Factors include the quality of your personal relationships, your community, and society in general. Books and health information resources are available now!
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Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
600 Newton Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States