The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness and NAMI Appalachian South would like to thank the Fontana Regional Library, as together we spread awareness of Mental Illness during this month. NAMI, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. We provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness … Continue reading NAMI: Mental Health Month
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Human Rights – From “Conception” to “Realization”
Hey y’all, this is Savannah from the Macon County Public Library. You heard about several holidays in the last blog but for this blog, we are going to talk about human rights and Human Rights Day which was on December 10. Now, as a semi-trained history geek, my “historian” mind went all over the place … Continue reading Human Rights – From “Conception” to “Realization”
World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st of December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health … Continue reading World AIDS Day
Guest Blog: Domestic Violence Awareness Month by R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County
Maya Angelou stated “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” - Letter to My Daughter As we enter Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are confronted with the stark reality that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience some form … Continue reading Guest Blog: Domestic Violence Awareness Month by R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County
Women’s Rights: from A Vindication of the Women’s Rights, to the Women’s March and #metoo Movement
"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex. “Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” 19th Amendment to the Constitution, passed on May 21st, 1919 and ratified on August 18th, 1920. … Continue reading Women’s Rights: from A Vindication of the Women’s Rights, to the Women’s March and #metoo Movement
Go Further with Food
Guest Contributor for this blog: Katherine Morrow is studying nutrition at Western Carolina University and is pursuing credentials to become a registered dietitian. The mountain life called her from central Florida and throughout her short time at WCU, she has participated in many volunteer and classroom projects which focus on increasing food security in Jackson … Continue reading Go Further with Food
Broadband Connectivity on the Regional Level
By Guest Contributor Sarah Thompson, MPA Sarah Thompson is the Executive Director of the Southwestern Commission, and Administrator of the Mountain West Partnership. -What is Region A and the Southwestern Commission? The Southwestern Planning and Economic Development Commission was formed in 1965 by concurrent, joint resolution of the counties and municipalities within the seven westernmost … Continue reading Broadband Connectivity on the Regional Level
It Gets Better
September can mean a lot of different things to different people: fall is here and the hills will be lit afire with changing leaves, the temperature outside cools to a comfortable level, kiddos go back to school, university is in session, life takes on a slower more regular schedule. September is also suicide awareness month. … Continue reading It Gets Better
Nutrition and Diabetes
By Krystle T. Holt, RD, LDN Krystle Holt is our guest contributor to this Shelf Life in the Mountains. Krystle is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. She currently works as an outpatient dietitian providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients. Krystle also works in Harris Regional Hospitals Cardio Pulmonary Rehab services where she … Continue reading Nutrition and Diabetes
EWWWW…GERMS!
Explore some FRL resources available to help teach about curbing the spread of germs.
Shelf Life in the Mountains 