The Ruth York Morgan
Health Education Learning Place was developed as a free
community information resource center for patients,
their families and members of the community. It
also serves as an asset to and for the hospital
personnel and medical staff. It is dedicated to
providing access to a current and credible collection of
health issues, illness prevention and wellness
promotion. This information resource is timely
confidential, and personalized based on one's needs.
The information from HELP is intended to supplement and
enhance the medical advice of your physician.
Patients and their families now have an outlet to learn
additional information regarding their conditions
and available treatments.
HELP'S unique services
are offered only at the Washington Hospital. The
on-site staff provides personal interaction and
assistance.
Access to the Internet is also available also to further
assist you if necessary. HELP is an
extension of the quality, compassionate care at the
Washington Hospital and is an adjunct to physician care.
HELP was crated
through the vision and generosity of James and Nancy
Cameron in memory on Nancy's mother Ruth York Morgan.
Mrs. Morgan was a life long resident of Washington,
where she participated in a variety of charitable
projects. She was a graduate of the University of
Pittsburgh and active in the business community as
president of Holiday Construction.
Most important
she was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother who
appreciated the power of knowledge.
Where
is HELP?
HELP is located on
the Washington Hospital's third floor adjacent to the
medical staff library. And outside entrance
provides easy access. It is staffed by a full-time
nurse coordinator and volunteers, Monday through Friday,
8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and
all holidays.
Information
Available
Information is available on specific diseases, chronic
conditions, treatments, drugs, and many more
health-related topics. HELP users have access to
sound information through the resources available there.
Mission
The
Ruth York Morgan Health Education Learning Place is
dedicated to providing a current diverse collection of
information resources and timely, individualized
services to assist patients, their families and
consumers to become active participants in their health
and medical care and to make informed decision about
their health.
Services Offered
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Web-based
health information
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TV/VCRs to
view videos
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Photocopying
of health/medical information
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A diverse
collection of health information in various formats,
such as books, pamphlets, anatomical models, videos, and
hospital
brochures.
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Wheelchair
accessible computers and features to support the
visually
impaired with text to speech functions.
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Accommodations
for private viewing/reading
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Telephone/voice mail reference service
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Dedicated area
for young children
