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Health Resources

Connect to books, videos and reliable health topics and advances in medicine
 
LOCAL AND STATE HEALTH AGENCIES
A list of  Hartford and Connecticut agencies and organizations that offer information and assistance to the public.
 
Upcoming Programs

Breast Cancer Awareness
Laura Fitzpatrick-Nager:  author and survivor
October 6, 2008
6:00-7:30 p.m.

 

Cancer Screening:
Hartford Hospital will bring their mobile unit to the library. Make an appointment by calling: 695-6372.
and
Environmental health:
tips and tricks for a safer home by Hartford's Department of Health and Human Services..
October 13, 2008
10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Eating for Wellness
 Nutritionist, Terry Dumais, will explain how to promote health and fight disease by choosing healthy foods.
October 20, 2008 
 6:00-7:30p.m..

 

Health Topics @ the Hartford Public Library

HOTLINES - find city, state and national hotlines includes support groups for specific diseases or conditions as well as mental health links.
NATIONAL AND MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES
Many Website, pamphlets and links on health topics-several are in Spanish or are translated into different languages.		 DATABASES
Choose Health and Wellness Resource Center (reference books, magazines, and alternative health resources)
 • In the library you may click here.
 • From your home or office  click  on the Databases link above. Choose Health and Wellness Resource Center and then use your library barcode number as your password.
 
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Join HPL's email list for Health and Wellness programs. You will receive announcements of health and wellness programs and workshops at the Library and, occasionally, notification of new resources or other services. We have had workshops on topics ranging from parenting, aging, diabetes, food safety, and dancing to wellness.
Join now		 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The library has worked with the state library association to bring new technology to people with disabilities.  We have equipment on the main floor and in our Learning Lab that enables people with visual, hearing or mobility disabilities to participate in Library services and programs.  Ask a reference librarian for more information.
Test Preparation Guides & Online Tutorials
Take an online course from home to help you prepare for an academic or career test in nursing or general health.  We also have books that can help you prepare.  See our catalog.		 View a helpful guide to disability issues - en español
   
Public Computers Disclaimer Information & Reference Request a Book, an Article, or Obituary Telephone Numbers
& Addresses