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Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library Where data, information and people meet. The Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library (LSHSL) is a state-of-the-art academic health sciences library.

We serve the health information and research needs of the students, faculty and staff of Howard University, its consortia and the Mid-Atlantic Region of Health Sciences Libraries and Hospitals.

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown, born September 28, 1954.A physician, minister, medical m...
09/28/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown, born September 28, 1954.

A physician, minister, medical missionary, and community leader, Dr. Garmon-Brown broke barriers as the first Black woman to complete the family medicine residency program at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. She went on to become a respected healthcare executive and the first African American elected president of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society.

Her commitment to health equity extended far beyond her clinical practice. Dr. Garmon-Brown co-founded the Charlotte Community Health Clinic to expand access to care for uninsured and underserved patients and provided medical care through mission work around the world.

Today, on her birthday, we celebrate Dr. Garmon-Brown’s trailblazing career and enduring commitment to compassionate, equitable healthcare.

Our regular fall semester hours begin today.
09/08/2026

Our regular fall semester hours begin today.

This date in 1908 the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN) was founded to promote the standards & wel...
08/25/2026

This date in 1908 the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN) was founded to promote the standards & welfare of Black nurses, break down racial discrimination & win the integration of Black RNs into the profession. In 1951 the NACGN merged with the American Nurses Association. https://tinyurl.com/2r924yk2

Welcome back! The library is currently open Mon - Fri and will return to our regular fall hours after Labor Day.
08/19/2026

Welcome back! The library is currently open Mon - Fri and will return to our regular fall hours after Labor Day.

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Awareness Month. Together, in safe and powerful spaces, share your lived experien...
07/30/2026

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Awareness Month. Together, in safe and powerful spaces, share your lived experiences with people who understand the peaks and valleys you’ve walked. Ensure that mental healthcare is rooted in culture, community, and compassion by joining or hosting a NAMI Community Conversation. https://tinyurl.com/ystuj2ur

The iLab will be temporarily closed from July 14 to August 7, 2026 at the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library. The Alte...
07/15/2026

The iLab will be temporarily closed from July 14 to August 7, 2026 at the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library. The Alternative study space is the Undergraduate Library (UGL) Quiet Room. Target reopening time is before Bison Week (August 10).

The renovation will include:

Updated technology and workstation configurations.

Modern furniture and improved workspace layouts.

Infrastructure enhancements to support future technology needs.

A refreshed look that celebrates the Bison spirit.

Betty Smith Williams's birthday is 06/24/25. She was a Black nurse and administrator.She earned her bachelor's degree in...
06/25/2026

Betty Smith Williams's birthday is 06/24/25. She was a Black nurse and administrator.
She earned her bachelor's degree in zoology from Howard University and graduated with a doctorate from Case Western Reserve University's (CWRU) School of Nursing in 1954, becoming the first Black nurse to earn a doctorate. In 1971, Williams co-founded the Nat’l Black Nurses Association (NBNA). https://tinyurl.com/5n6es5mu

June is LGBTQIA+ Month. LGBTQ+ individuals experience significant, well-documented health disparities compared to cisg...
06/22/2026

June is LGBTQIA+ Month. LGBTQ+ individuals experience significant, well-documented health disparities compared to cisgender and heterosexual populations due to stigma and limited culturally competent care. These issues are a key focus for advocacy and public health efforts. View our resource guide at https://hsl.howard.edu/lgbtqia.

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Wednesday 8am - 12am
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