EndoFound, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about endometriosis and supporting those affected by the disease, is thrilled to announce that its website, endofound.org, has been selected for inclusion in the U.S. National Library of Medicine's historical collections of web content.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), renowned for its mission to collect, preserve, and provide access to materials in medicine and public health, has recognized the invaluable contribution of EndoFound's website in disseminating critical information and resources on endometriosis.
Inclusion in the NLM's web archive collections is a significant achievement for EndoFound, as it signifies the organization's commitment to preserving important materials in medicine and public health for future generations. This recognition highlights the impactful work of EndoFound in raising awareness, providing support, and promoting endometriosis research.
"We are honored and elated that the U.S. National Library of Medicine has selected our website for inclusion in their historical collections," said Dr. Dan Martin, Scientific and Medical Director of EndoFound. "This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work, as well as the importance of the information and resources we provide to individuals impacted by endometriosis."
The NLM's web archive collections are a vital resource for researchers, scholars, and the public, ensuring that historical events and valuable web-based content are preserved and accessible. The inclusion of EndoFound's website underscores the significance of capturing "born digital" materials that might otherwise be lost, particularly in an era when the web plays a crucial role in disseminating information.
EndoFound encourages individuals, researchers, and healthcare professionals to explore the NLM's web archive collections to access EndoFound's website and utilize its valuable resources. For more information about the archiving process or to access the NLM's web archive collections, please visit http://www.nlm.nih.gov/webcollecting/.
