Camas Public Library Honors Women’s History Month with Traveling Exhibit

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Camas Public Library will host a traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine, “Confronting Violence: Improving Women’s Lives,” on display through April 20. The exhibit, curated by historian and educator Catherine Jacquet, tells the story of nurses working to reform the medical profession that failed to acknowledge domestic violence as a health issue and not solely a legal matter. Beginning in the late 1970s, these nurses were at the forefront as they pushed the larger medical community to identify victims, adequately respond to their needs and work toward the prevention of domestic violence. The exhibit is located in the library’s adult nonfiction section with a book display tying into women’s health and history. There is also a drop box located at the library’s Fourth Avenue entrance where patrons can donate items for a local women’s shelter.