Background
Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Library is dedicated to serving the informational and research needs of the healthcare teams. The Community Health Resource Section, which is part of the library, is dedicated to meeting the informational needs of our patients, their families, and the community at large. The Community Health Resource Section opened in March 2015, generously funded by an anonymous donor to honor Dr. Steven Mickley.
Mission
The Greenwich Hospital Community Health Resource Section encourages, enables, and supports patients, families, and the community at large to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
Expertise
In an age of information overload, the need for trustworthy, accurate sources has never been more important. The Greenwich Hospital Community Health Resource Section provides expertise you can rely on to become a more knowledgeable patient, help family members deal with a serious health condition or make educated medical decisions. An extensive collection of consumer health books and journals are available. Our expert medical librarian is available to help you navigate your research journey. Some health questions that we can help you answer:
- How can I find information on my loved one’s diagnosis?
- Where can I find information on home health agencies?
- What are advance directives?
- Where can I find information about different types of cancer?
- What are clinical trials?
- Where can I find recipes for diabetics?
Library services:
- Computers
- Wireless internet access
- Comfortable reading area
- Reference collection
Note: Additional health information is located in the Medicine B, Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department waiting rooms.
Online Consumer Health Library
In addition to our reference services and book collection, we also offer a website that includes links to reliable health information and organizations. It covers a wide variety of consumer health topics, such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, and nutrition, as well as the latest health news and health literacy tutorials. We are constantly updating it, so we welcome your feedback.
Visit us here:
Dr. Steven Mickley Community Health Resource Section
Please remember that any information found in these guides is for educational purposes only. Always speak to your doctor about any medical advice.
Location
We are located in the medical library on the first floor of Watson Pavilion.
Can't make it to the hospital? Visit us online: Dr. Steven Mickley Community Health Resource Section
Hours
9 am to 4 pm
Contact
Veronica Bilenkin
Consumer Health Librarian
203-863-3286
[email protected]
libguides.greenhosp.org/communityhealthsection/
