Tagged Healthcare
Discover Your Options With Medicare Mondays
Questions about Medicare? Unsure about your benefits? Turning 65 soon? Attend Medicare Mondays to learn more about your options and find the best plan for you! Medicare Benefits Advisor Courtney Bell will be on hand at…
Observing Mental Health Awareness Month With the Free Library
May 1 begins Mental Health Awareness Month; this is a time to think more about our mental health journeys. Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness about the importance of mental health in the…
Health Support at the Free Library
Do you need help finding healthcare or signing up for federal benefits? Do you have questions about resources for free or low-cost food? Are you worried about the mental health of a family member? Find support and get your questions…
Spotlight on Michael Rabb for National Social Work Month
Did you know the Free Library has trained mental health professionals on site at Parkway Central Library to help patrons who are in need of social services and other referrals? Because of all the great work being done, and in honor of…
Health Lending Library Now Available in South Philadelphia
The South Philadelphia Library has added a new collection: the Health Lending Library . The first items in this new collection are electronic blood pressure monitors and food scales. These items will now be available for checkout in…
The New South Philadelphia Library Is Now Open!
Update: Thank you for your comments and excitement over the new South Philadelphia Library. We regret the error of leaving out the address and location of the library. This blog post has now been updated with the South Philadelphia…
Check Out Our New Health Corners!
The Free Library continually seeks ways to provide the best health information and resources for our users. One of our exciting ventures is the newly established Health Corners in three neighborhood libraries in West Philadelphia.…
Health
What are your health questions? The Free Library can connect you with resources to help you live a healthier lifestyle, including research tools, cooking classes, resources to help you quit smoking or increase your exercise, and…