| You play a very important
role in your own health care and treatment. The better
you understand the health issues that are part of your
life, the better you can talk with your doctors, nurses,
and therapists to make the health care decisions that
are best for you.
People need to play an important role in their own
health. Educating oneself is central to understanding.
Consumer health libraries such as the Patient and Family
Learning Center can help one understand medical issues,
because the information in consumer health libraries
is written for the lay public.
The Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning
Center at the Massachusetts General Hospital is here
to help you learn about health and illness. Volunteers,
nurses, and a health educator are on-hand to help you
find easy-to-read pamphlets, magazines, audio tapes,
videos, CD-ROMs, web sites and both medical and consumer
health books.
Whether you are a child or a senior --or any age in
between-- you will find materials in a variety of languages
to help you.
The Center staff can assist you in easily reaching
other MGH resources such as the Cancer Resource Room
and Treadwell Library, if you want additional or more
specialized information.
Our Services Include:
- Help from trained staff
- Materials in a variety of languages
- Support group information
- Children’s learning corner
- Community resources
- Information delivered in the hospital or off-site
Our Media Capabilities Include:
- Children’s books
- Consumer health books
- Medical texts
- Pamphlets and brochures
- Consumer magazines
- Television and VCR with headphones
- Video library
- WMGH-TV (in-house patient education channel)
- 10 computer workstations
- Internet access
Our Center can help you:
- Understand more about health and sickness
- Understand your treatment choices
- Make better decisions about your health or the health
of those close to you
- Communicate better with your doctor, nurse or therapist
- Feel comfortable in a friendly learning environment
Hours of Operation:
| Mon. - Fri. |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
The PFLC is closed Saturday, Sunday and hospital designated hoidays. |
Location:
Located on the MGH's main hallway, the Blum Patient
& Family Learning Center is designed to be a relaxed
and comfortable place for patients, families and friends
to access information. You will find a warm, friendly
and welcoming environment to help you learn.
The Blum Patient and Family Learning Center
Main Corridor
White Building, First Floor
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone (617) 724-PFLC (7352)
Fax (617) 724-3281
Directions
to MGH (by automobile and public transportation)
Map of MGH
Subway information: MBTA
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