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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
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
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
