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Contact Information
Baystate HealthConsumer Health Library at Baystate Health
Email Address: library@bhs.org
Phone: 413-794-1865
View Consumer Health Library at Baystate Health Website
759 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01199
Area Served: West
Map Location Consumer Health Library at Baystate Health
Narrative
Consumer health information is intended for potential or current users of medical services (all of us!). It is designed to be educational, and can help individuals make decisions about health-related behavior and medical treatments. It differs from clinical information—that is, information written by and for medical professionals—in that it is developed with the layperson in mind, involving less technical language and more user-friendly formats. Consumer health information may include resources about prevention, self-care and wellness, diseases and conditions, treatment, health care options, and more.
Daily library staffing is still provided to assist you, but with fewer staff available on site. Most library services are provided electronically for your convenience.
A compendium of online health information in a wide variety of languages and EthnoMed, which provides ethnic and medical information pertinent to immigrant and refugee groups.
Service Types
- Family Support
Program Type
- Information/Referral
Populations Served
- All Disabilities
Ages Served
- Birth to 3
- 3 - 4
- 5 - 8
- 9 - 13
- 14 - 18
- 19 - 22
- 23 – 59
- 60 +
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
Accessibility Features
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restrooms
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service