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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/

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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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Keeping the County Healthy

WEBUnique for this type of county service, the Department received most of its funding from private rather than public resources. The Department of Health was …

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Arlington Public Library Announces Health Week: Because …

WEBArlington Public Library Announces Health Week: Because Information is the Best Medicine! May 20, 2019 | News Release • Free workshops, discussion panels …

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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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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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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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Masks Optional in County Facilities Starting March 3

WEBStarting Thursday, March 3, 2022 Arlington County Government will be changing mask requirements for County facilities and buildings based on new guidance from the …

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Are Your Hands Well Washed

WEBWestover Kids Learn An Easy Way to Avoid Getting Sick and Spreading Illness. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, GMU Global Health student Nicole Kraatz presented a …

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Put an “i” in Civic

WEBLooking for something fun and meaningful to do this holiday season, either on your own, with your family or with a group?. Try checking out the interactive exhibit …

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

WEBOn January 26, 1938, Zitkála-Šá, life-long advocate for Native American rights and a resident of 261 North Barton Street in Lyon Park, died at age 61. She was …

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COVID-19 Archives Project

WEBIf you have questions please read our COVID-19 Archives Project FAQ page, or contact the Center for Local History at [email protected]. Send Your Materials, Help Tell …

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