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Consumer Health Information at the Grassroots Level
Alison Clement MLIS, AHIP
Marshall Community Health Library
Cameron Park, CA
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El Dorado County, California
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Marshall Community Health Library
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Solo Librarian
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Our Consumer Health Library
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55+ information & public computer alcove
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Resources for children and families
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A comfortable place to find health information
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How we survive—and thrive
The library serves community patrons and the medical staff
The Wow Factor
A changing environment
Best practices research
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Effects of the economy on the health library: Patron use
Pre-appointment research--Maximize value of doctor’s visit
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Effects of the economy on the health library: Demand for mental health, preventive & alternative medicine
Mental health resources
Complementary therapies / nutrition
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, professional version
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Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, Professional Version
http://www.naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/
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Grants
Good sources of information on available grants:
http://foundationcenter.org http://nnlm.gov/mcr/bhic/
(BHIC Web Log)
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Very useful: the BHIC Web LogFunding Roundup and archives
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Community Relationships
Community Volunteer ProgramLibrary volunteers -- 95 hours per
month
Referrals to Health & Mental Health Support Groups
Community health classes & agencies
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Publicity
Good communication with local media
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Use the media…
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More Community Relationships
Physicians
Our library’s mission: …to improve communication between healthcare consumers and providers…
Remind your community physicians that you are there for them and for their patients
Reliable sources of information
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#1 source of online for patron inquiries: Medlineplus.gov
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Patient education resources
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And our most important relationship…
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Relationship with our Public Library
http://www.eldoradolibrary.org/
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Relationship with El Dorado County Library
Shared catalog
Referrals
Tours & training for branch librarians
ILL system
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Our local public libraries keep our flyers on their information
desks
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Alison ClementCommunity Health LibrarianMarshall Community Health Library3581 Palmer Dr., Suite 101
ph. : (530) 626-2778
email: [email protected]