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: 

Family Resources for Nutrition and Exercise

Thursday, March 11 l  6 - 7 pm

Zoom video

Speakers: Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian; Sarah Griffin, RD, registered dietitian, pediatric nutrition specialist
 

As childhood obesity continues to rise, incorporating healthy eating into a child's diet can be a challenge. Explore reliable online resources that offer child-friendly recipes, as well as information about healthy eating habits at home. Bring your questions. To register and receive a Zoom link, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

____________________________________________________________________________

Where to Find: Kidney Disease Resources

Thursday, March 18 l 6 -7 pm

Zoom video

Speaker: Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian

Learn about reliable online resources for finding information, nutrition management and treatment options for kidney disease. Adults who are living with kidney disease, those recently diagnosed, or who have been recommended for kidney transplantation are encouraged to attend. To register and receive a Zoom link, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

____________________________________________________________________________

Mobile Phone Apps for Patients              

Thursday, March 25 l  6 - 7 pm

Zoom video

Speaker: Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian

Patients are often expected to remember an overwhelming amount of health information. Get recommendations for apps and websites that allow you to schedule appointments, receive test results faster, access medical history, identify your medications, generate questions to ask your doctor and more. To register and receive a Zoom link, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

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.