Family Health Library
Need help finding medical information? Let us help you!
Whether you are looking for information on a disease, drug or medical procedure, the librarians at the Family Health Library will help you meet your information needs. Our collection was created to help Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center patients, their families seek health-related information from books, magazines, videos and health- related computer databases. We believe that knowledge empowers our patrons, helping them become partners in their medical decision-making. Visit our library where medical librarians will assist you in your search for medical knowledge.
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Services Provided
If you or a family member is staying at our hospital, the staff at the Family Health Library hopes to make your stay more pleasant by offering free access to the following:
- Medical Information Searches
- Internet and e-mail to help you keep in touch with family members
- Computers for word processing, PowerPoint and Excel
- Fax machine
- Photocopier
- Fiction book collection
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for Information
Click here to go to our Family Health Library Medical Search Request Form.
Disclaimer
The Family Health Library collection was created to help patients, their families and the public who are seeking medical information from books, magazines, videos and medical online databases.
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center does not assume liability for the accuracy of data obtained whether in machine readable or print form. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information provided, P/SL library services makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy or completeness thereof, and disclaims any liability for any damages in connection with the use of its services. Evaluation of the value and accuracy of the information or materials provided is the responsibility of the patron, and any reliance upon these sources is at the patrons own risk.
The information provided is not comprehensive and should be used for general information purposes only. Nor is it meant to replace a medical consultation with your physician. Materials provided may contain information that is the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of your physician.
Since each individual's conditions is different, portions of this subject matter may not be relevant for your specific illness. Due to the medical nature of this information, some of this material may be distressing. You may want to discuss this with your health care provider.
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