Located at Robinson Memorial Hospital
6847 North Chestnut Street
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
(330) 297-2538
Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Robinson Memorial Hospital Community Health Library provides accurate, current information about medical conditions.
The library is free and open to the public.
Inquiries about health-related matters may be made by telephone or by visiting the library.
Popular research subjects include:
- Family Health
- Pregnancy and Child Care
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Mental Health
- Arthritis
- Eye Care
- Heart Disease
- Menopause
- Fibromyalgia
- Teen Health
- Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
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American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
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American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
Provides diabetes information for adults and children about diabetes management, prevention and research.
American Heart Association
www.heart.org
Presents comprehensive information on cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Also covers heart disease risk factors and warning signs.
American Lung Association
www.lung.org
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
www.cdc.gov
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Food and Drug Administration
www.fda.gov
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Healthfinder
www.healthfinder.gov
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HIV InSite
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Kidshealth
www.kidshealth.com
Provides accurate and up-to-date information about children from before birth through adolescence.
Medline Plus
www.medlineplus.gov
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National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
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National Institutes of Health
www.nih.gov
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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
www.rarediseases.org
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National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.nof.org
Contains awareness and prevention about bone-related issues.
National Women’s Health Information Center
www.womenshealth.gov
Provides information to women and girls about cancer, pregnancy, breastfeeding, nutrition, immunizations, screenings and women’s issues.
Web MD
www.webmd.com
Offers comprehensive health information for the whole family.