Herrick Community Health Care Library

As we switched from a "normal" lifestyle to one almost completely remote and now almost back to "normal" again, sleep schedules have shifted and suffered. We invited Dr. Victoria Sharma, from Sharp Grossmont Hospital, to teach us habits that will give us a good night's sleep and alleviate feeling tired all day long. Join us April 28th at 10AM for the free talk to ask your questions: http://ow.ly/tFR150Ej9FP

Switching from having your own office to working at your kitchen table is not only difficult, it can be stressful! Are my kids going to be quiet? Does my background look good? Am I muted?! We put together stress management techniques that you can implement without impacting your already busy schedule: http://ow.ly/gjzl50EnQYW

Check out our Library Assistant Sue's review of Dale Evans: Beyond the Happy trails, new to our Libby/Overdrive e-book collection, available for checkout 24/7!: http://ow.ly/RxYu50E7yxx Documenting the life of Dale Evans, wife of Roy Rogers, "King of the Cowboys", this movie-short documents the tough road Dale travelled behind the scenes of her equally illustrious career. The documentary is very interesting as it shows a couple embracing children with special needs in a time... when most were shuttled off to group homes, and going out and advocating for adoption and children's rights throughout their lives. The only child of Roy and Dale, Robin, was born in 1950 with Down Syndrome, a new challenge for the couple. Rather than have the child committed, as was the norm of the times, they raised her at home. Though she died at age 2 from complications of the mumps, Dale wrote a book about the experience, and that inspired parents across the country to embrace their children with disabilities.

Are you or someone you know living with parkinsons? Our library staff can curate books to help you be more informed - whether it's navigating life, patient empowerment, or supportive compassion. Email [email protected] to get started! #ParkinsonsDiseaseDay

It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during this pandemic. As we get close to getting back to normal, check out our newest health blog that shares signs that you are experiencing too much stress, and ways to quiet your mind: http://ow.ly/8F2W50EiRNr

For #WorldHealthDay, we want to say THANK YOU to the healthcare workers at Sharp Grossmont Hospital for their hard work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Your impact is felt in East County and beyond!

For National Library Workers Day, we want to feature our very own Phyllis Morgan, library assistant at the Herrick Community Healthcare Library! Phyllis was born in NJ and raised in NY where she lived most of her life. She moved to San Diego in 2014 but has been in love with it since first visiting in 1986. She joined the Herrick Library part time in March of 2017, became full time in October of 2020 and loves her job! Her main tasks are creating the library’s monthly craft kits, documenting library procedures and processing books for circulation. Besides being an avid reader what she likes best about working at the Herrick Library is being able to provide understandable health information for our patrons. We thank Phyllis for her valuable contributions to the Herrick Library! #NLWD21

The Herrick Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11th for Veteran's Day. Thank you to all who served.The Herrick Library will be closed Wednesday, November 11th for Veteran's Day. Thank you to all who served.

New COVID-19 restrictions imposed on San Diego County:

Free COVID-19 Testing on Veteran's Day, see flyer below!

We had a live storytime reading "I Promise" by Lebron James with one of our community members! You can check out more children's book with our curbside pickup, found here: https://www.herricklibrary.org/curbside-pickup-starts-june/

Our craft project for November is available now! Call the library to arrange for your FREE craft kit via parking lot pick up. 619-825-5010

COVID-19 cases continue to increase in San Diego County:

Regardless of their age, sometimes youth who have diabetes need support. This National Diabetes Month, learn ways to help children and teens manage their diabetes from the @National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). https://www.niddk.nih.gov//communi/national-diabetes-month

San Diego County on verge of stricter regulations. Wear your mask!

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes has come into full view in recent years as more and more peopleespecially childrenhave been diagnosed with the disease. It is estimated that 10.5 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes. Check out our library blog for more information: https://www.herricklibrary.org/health-blog/

If you have diabetes or know someone who does, learn as much as you can about diabetic eye disease and how to prevent vision loss. @NationalEyeInstitute

Join the American Diabetes Association for special online events in November during National Diabetes Month and ask questions to Dr. Bob, watch a healthy cooking demo, learn how to help yourself or loved ones with diabetes and more. https://www.diabetes.org/greaterthan

Delve into Judy Garland's last months with Renee Zellweger's Oscar winning performance in the movie Judy. Read the library staff review and then borrow it through Curbside Pickup from the Library: https://www.herricklibrary.org/staff-movie-review-judy/

Halloween is almost here! Read on for tips on how to celebrate safely this year.

Learn more about Psoriasis at https://www.psoriasis.org/. #WorldPsoriasisDay

ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasting into adulthood. Read more about ADHD at our health blog: https://www.herricklibrary.org/october-is-adhd-awareness-m/