The Health Sciences Library System of the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Shadyside's Hopwood Library: a health resource center for patients and  families develop and maintain this Consumer Health Information (CHI) web site. The purpose is to provide reliable health and medical information to patients and their families to help them  manage their health concerns. We welcome patients and family members who want to become involved in making decisions that affect their healthcare. 

Contact Information:
Hopwood Library
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
5230 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Telephone:  412-623-2620
Fax:  412-683-8027
Webmaster: hslsweb@pitt.edu
http://www.hsls.pitt.edu/

The Consumer Health Information collection can be browsed by subject or searched using PITTCat for the Consumer, a special section of the online catalog of the University of Pittsburgh.  Our collection includes

- Books and pamphlets in print and electronic formats

- Health magazines and newsletters

- Videos and audiotapes on a variety of health topics

- A slelection of health websites for consumers

- Anatomy models

Disclaimer:
This site does not give medical advice or interpretation. Information changes as a result of ongoing research; controversies always exist regarding optimal approaches for unique, individual situations. Therefore, this site is not a substitute for consultation with your health care professional. Links to any sites do not imply endorsement of products, services, or content.

The Health Sciences Library System supports the Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh and the
UPMC | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

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