1. Consumer Health Information at the Grassroots Level Alison Clement MLIS, AHIP Marshall Community Health Library Cameron Park, CA

2. El Dorado County, California

3. Marshall Community Health Library

4. Solo Librarian

5. Our Consumer Health Library

6. 55+ information & public computer alcove

7. Resources for children and families

8. A comfortable place to find health information

9. How we survive—and thrive The library serves community patrons and the medical staff The Wow Factor A changing environment Best practices research

10. Effects of the economy on the health library: Patron use Pre-appointment research--Maximize value of doctor’s visit

11. Effects of the economy on the health library: Demand for mental health, preventive & alternative medicine Mental health resources Complementary therapies / nutrition Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, professional version

12. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, Professional Version http://www.naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/

13. Grants Good sources of information on available grants: http://foundationcenter.org http://nnlm.gov/mcr/bhic/ (BHIC Web Log)

14. Very useful: the BHIC Web Log Funding Roundup and archives

15. To subscribe to the BHIC Web Log: http://www.nnlm.gov/bhic/

16. Community Relationships Community Volunteer Program Library volunteers -- 95 hours per month Referrals to Health & Mental Health Support Groups Community health classes & agencies

17. Publicity Good communication with local media

18. Use the media…

19. More Community Relationships Physicians Our library’s mission: …to improve communication between healthcare consumers and providers… Remind your community physicians that you are there for them and for their patients Reliable sources of information

20. #1 source of online for patron inquiries : Medlineplus.gov

21. Patient education resources

22. And our most important relationship…

23. Relationship with our Public Library http://www.eldoradolibrary.org/ http://www.eldoradolibrary.org/

24. Relationship with El Dorado County Library Shared catalog Referrals Tours & training for branch librarians ILL system

25. Our local public libraries keep our flyers on their information desks

26. Alison Clement Community Health Librarian Marshall Community Health Library 3581 Palmer Dr., Suite 101 ph. : (530) 626-2778 email: aclement@marshallmedical.org