Hopwood Library Participates in Diabetes Alert Day at UPMC Shadyside
The American Diabetes Association designated March 28, 2006 as Diabetes Alert Day to promote diabetes awareness in the community, alert people about the risks associated with the disease, and identify those at risk.
UPMC Shadyside promoted the event by holding an all-day Diabetes Information Fair in the West Wing Concourse of the hospital. The fair was open to patients, family members, staff, and the Shadyside community. The consumer health librarian from the Hopwood Library, representatives from the departments of Diabetes Education Network, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Outpatient Nutrition Services, the School of Nursing, and Nursing Education were on hand to answer questions and offer information to attendees. Blood pressure and body mass index screenings (BMI) were done to assess risks, and consultations with healthcare team members, brochures, and nutritional information were also available. The Hopwood Library promoted its extensive diabetes collection, resources, and services. Over 250 people attended the event.
The Hopwood Library a health resource center for patients and families at UPMC Shadyside is a part of the Health Sciences Library System at the University of Pittsburgh. The library offers professional on-site reference assistance by a librarian who specializes in consumer health information. Access to medical information in various formats, and a specialized collection just for consumers is available to the UPMC Shadyside community and staff.
--Michelle Burda
