Consumer Health Information Center

251 Glen Street * Glens Falls, NY 12801 * (518) 792-6508

Free * Reliable * Confidential

Do you have a question about health?

There are so many different osteoporosis

medications. I’d like to compare

the risks & benefits of

them.

What can I eat to help lower my

cholesterol?

My son’s doctor recommended a

treatment that isn’t covered by

insurance. Is this the standard

treatment for his condition?

My sister takes so many different

medications. I’m worried about the side effects & any

interactions.

My father is going to have a pacemaker put

in. Where can we find out more

about the procedure?

What are the treatment options for

prostate cancer?

I can’t travel very far. Is there a local doctor who specializes in my

condition?

Did you know that there is

FREE, RELIABLE & CONFIDENTIAL

Health Information available at Crandall Public Library?

The Consumer Health Information Center has…

Online Databases

Medical Reference

Books

DVDs & VHS

Circulating Books

A Medical Librarian

Journal & Newsletters

You can find information on…

Diseases & Conditions

Doctor Informatio

n

Surgeries

Complementary &

Alternative Medicine Herbs &

Supplements

Prescription & Over-the-

Counter Drugs

Wellness

Hospitals &

Clinics

Medical Tests

The Medical Librarian can…

• Provide information on a

specific disease or

condition, including

current treatment options

• Provide information on

prescription & over-the-

counter medications,

herbs & supplements

• Locate a particular

physician, tell you his/her

credentials and provide

contact information

• Order journal articles &

books from other libraries

for you

Sorry, I cannot diagnose conditions, suggest treatments or recommend doctors. Only your health care provider can do that!

Who can use this service?

The Consumer Health Information Center is open to the

public.

The services of the Medical Librarian are available to

all members of the Southern Adirondack Library System.

Do I need to have a library card?

You will need to have a library card to take out books

and to use some of the online databases from home.

You do not need to have a library card (although it

would be nice!) to contact the Medical Librarian for

information or to use the consumer health materials in

the library.

How much does it cost?

This service is free.

How long does it take?

Information packets are typically prepared within

24 hrs. If we have to order a book or journal

article from another library, a longer wait may be

necessary .

Information packets can either be mailed to you

or you may pick up it up at the library.

How do I contact the Medical Librarian?

• Call792-6508 ext. 120

• Walk-inAsk at the Reference Desk

• Emailhealthinfo@crandalllibrary.org

Information provided by Crandall Public Library and its employees has been gathered from a variety of consumer health resources. This information should not be interpreted as medical or professional advice. All medical information should be reviewed with your physician or other healthcare professional.

Thank you for your interest in the Consumer Health Information Center at Crandall Public

Library.

Is there anything more that I can do to assist you?

Please feel free to contact me with suggestions on how I can improve our services to you.

Guinevere Forshey

healthinfo@crandalllibrary.org

Get directions or view of our temporary location at

221 Glen Street

Crandall Public Library

Temporary Location

221 Glen Street

Glens Falls, NY 12801

(518) 792-6508

www.crandalllibrary.org

Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm

Friday 9am-6pm

Saturday 9am-5pm

Sunday (mid Sept-mid June) 1pm-5pm