The ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center, established in 1991, offers free access to easy to understand, up-to-date health and medical information. Open to the public, the library is funded by community donations, fundraising events, and ValleyCare Health System.
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Personalized, expert searching services are provided by a medical librarian and an RN. |
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Databases with full-text medical journals, newsletters, pamphlets and patient education sheets |
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Access to reliable, evaluated health related web sites |
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Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center focusing on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including a monthly calendar of education and support |
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Collection of books, DVDs, CDRom, games, videos, posters, models and interactive kits for check out |
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LINCS - a collection of reference, circulating and electronic information on special needs children. |
To request a specific article, please use the Article Request Form.
Monday and Friday 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM to 8:00PM
ValleyCare Medical Plaza
5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 270
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 734-3315
Health Resource Nurse: Mary Prishtina, RN, mprishti@valleycare.com
Medical Librarian: Margaret Hsieh, MLS mhsieh@valleycare.com
Disclaimer
Materials included in the library do not imply approval or recommendation. The ValleyCare Health Library does not endorse any particular point of view, method of treatment, specific physicians, health practitioners, organizations or health care facilities. The collection is developed to encompass a variety of viewpoints and to provide the public access to a wide range of health and medical subjects. Materials in the library are intended to educate on subjects pertinent to health and well being and are not a substitute for consultation with a personal physician.
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