Affinity Health Science Libraries
Affinity Health System employs a staff of professional librarians to provide the most trusted, up-to-date health resources. Their job is to connect you with some of the best health and medical resources available on the Internet and in print.
Our professional health librarians are available to assist you in finding healthcare information. Affinity Library Services offers health information for patients, families and the community.
All services are:
- available to the community
- confidential
- free of charge.
Examples of questions that our patrons ask us:
- Do you have any cookbooks with recipes for diabetics?
- What are the latest treatments for asthma?
- My mother had a bone density test. What are the normal values and what do they measure?
- Can I find out the educational background of a specialist my doctor has recommended?
- My father’s doctor has prescribed a new heart medication for him. What are the possible side effects and drug interactions?
Resources
- Consumer health and patient education
- Books
- Magazines and Medical Journals
- Newsletters
- Videos
- Audio CDs
- Full-text health and medical databases
- Quality internet sites
- Archives – History of the Hospitals and Mercy School of Nursing
Services
- Quiet areas for reading
- Private video-viewing rooms
- Online Searches and Reference Services
- Assistance of professional librarians
- Free photocopying of health-related information
Three Locations:
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Mercy Medical Center (920) 223-0342 Hours : |
St. Elizabeth Hospital (920) 738-2324 Hours : |
Affinity Sports Medicine & Wellness Center (920) 223-2479 Hours : Hours may vary. Call for current hours. |
The Clark Family Health Science Library and the YMCA
Affinity Health System has partnered with the Oshkosh YMCA to create the Affinity Sports Medicine & Wellness Center at the YMCA. The center has books, pamphlets, magazines, and audio and video focused on wellness, injury prevention, and general health. A computer terminal provides web access to the Mercy Medical Center Clark Family Health Science Library and appropriate internet health sites. A librarian is available Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6-8 pm) to help locate information.
In addition, Affinity Health System physical therapy staff are available to assist with the evaluation of injuries and rehabilitation and to answer questions.
An Important Note:
The information provided by Affinity Library Services is for general use and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Any medical or other decisions should be made in consultation with your health care provider.
