Welcome to Griffin Hospital’s Community Health Resource Center

The Community Health Resource Center (HRC) at Griffin Hospital is a traditional free lending library that provides an array of medical and health information. The HRC contains a collection of easy-to-read health and lifestyle related materials for patients and their families to become better informed and make more educated decisions about the various treatment options available to them.

We are Open! Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Please stop by the The Community Health Resource Center which is open to the public Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. -3 p.m. and Evenings and Saturdays by appointment. Our skilled librarians are happily welcoming visitors and community members to visit and borrow from our collection of health and lifestyle materials. Griffin librarians are available and trained to help you locate reliable information including books, articles, and reading materials to help you make informed decisions about your health. We are conveniently located at the front of Griffin Hospital, to the left of the main lobby, please visit us, so we can help empower you with access to health information.

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Ask a Librarian

Our “Ask a Librarian” feature provides you with a direct connection to expert guidance. Librarians excel at unraveling complex questions, locating elusive resources, and guiding you through the intricacies of research. Whether you’re seeking to understand your medical condition, learning to manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, blood pressure, arthritis, or cholesterol, embracing a healthier lifestyle, or conducting research for a school assignment, our expert librarians are here to empower you with access to valid and reliable medical sources. Simply complete the form, and our expert librarians are can put the power of knowledge in your hands.

Caregiver Educational Videos

If you’re providing care for a loved one, we’ve put together a set of videos that can help you understand everything involved.

Caregiving Home Alliance Educational Videos

If your medical provider recommended that you view educational videos on the Home Alliance website, here’s an easy to access link to view the videos:

Caregiving Home Alliance Educational Videos

Additional Resources

Location

Community Health Resource Center
(203) 732-7399
griflib@griffinhealth.org
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
Evenings and Saturdays by appointment.

Griffin Hospital
130 Division St.
Derby, CT 06418-1326