Dr. Steven Mickley Community Health Resource Section of the Greenwich Hospital Medical Library: Home

For the community

• One-on-one consultations: Discuss your informational needs in a private setting.
• Health-related literature searches: Learn strategies for conducting health searches and determining which information is reliable.
• Comfortable reading area: Relax in one of the four lounge chairs available.
• Reference collection: Check out our consumer health books covering a wide range of medical topics.
• Computers and printer
• Wireless internet access

For healthcare professionals

• Health fairs: Support by compiling and acquiring informational materials.
• Patient education: Help develop consumer health information collections and patient education materials.
• Patient support: Provide consumer health information at the medical library or at the bedside of patients per request.

The Consumer Health Librarian invites patients, caregivers, and community members to participate in a variety of health literacy programs!

Upcoming ZOOM Programs: 

Improving Posture During Zoom Meetings/Webinars

Wednesday, December 8 l  7 - 8 pm

Zoom video

Speakers: Jason Arismendy, DPT, physical therapist; Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian

Sitting for long periods of time can negatively impact your health. Stretches and posture techniques can improve your comfort during Zoom webinars and meetings. Get tips to keep your body properly aligned and suggestions for finding accurate information online. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

________________________________________________________________________

Preparing for Menopause: What You Need to Know

Wednesday, February 9 l 7 - 8 pm 

Zoom video

Speakers: Gloria Huang, MD, gynecologic oncologist; Donna Hagberg, MD, OB-GYN; Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian

Menopause is often misrepresented and misunderstood. Get the facts to be prepared for this important time in a woman's life. Hear about symptom management, reproductive cancers, prevention, screening, and where to find accurate online information about menopause. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

Community Health Library

Greenwich Hospital’s Medical Library is open to the community by appointment only. To schedule an in-person or Zoom appointment with the consumer health librarian, email veronica.bilenkin@greenwichhospital.org or call 203-863-3286.

The Community Health Resource Section, staffed by a consumer health librarian, is dedicated to meeting the information needs of Greenwich Hospital patients, their families/caregivers, and the community at large.