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: September & October 2021 

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Where to Find: Managing Chronic Pain

Tuesday, September 28 l 6 - 7 pm

Zoom video

Speakers: Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian; Michael Foti, MD, resident physician

When you're in constant pain, any advice may seem like good advice. Learn to sort fact from fiction and where to find current, reliable information to get you on a path to pain relief and management. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free. 

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Where to Find: Hospital Preparation Suggestions 

Tuesday, October 12 l 6 - 7 pm

Zoom video

Speakers: Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian; Umar Hasan, DO, resident physician

Learn how to prepare and what to expect during a hospital visit or stay; get an overview of health literacy and resources to help you become a more informed patient. Join in for a chance to win prizes while learning medical terminology during a fun medical word trivia game. To register, call 888-305-9253 or visit greenwichhospital.org/events. Free.

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Where to Find: Palliative Care Resources

Thursday, October 21 l 7 - 8 pm

Speakers: Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian; Mitzi Liotta, LCSW, palliative care social worker

Zoom video

Finding financial advice, treatment options and caregiver assistance can be overwhelming when caring for a loved one on a daily basis. Get an overview of the Palliative Care Center at Greenwich Hospital, and available services and community resources. 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.