Library services
The CHEC's library services offers a host of trustworthy health information for patients, staff and the community. Do you or someone you know have a new diagnosis that you’d like to find information on? Looking for a cookbook or other resource to help you live a healthier life? Our library has a wide variety of books and DVDs available to anyone in the community to check out for free!
The Medline Plus link below is also a free online health information resource for patients, their families and friends. It's a service of the National Library of Medicine, the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health.
Come explore our space
We provide a comfortable environment where you can browse, read or use our computer lab. Children are welcome to our play area where they can read, discover new things and ignite their imaginations. We invite staff, patients and the community to come explore all the CHEC has to offer.
Access the professional resources databases
An OpenAthens account is required to access the professional resources databases, unless you are a Salem Health employee or provider. If you are a provider outside of the Salem Health system and do not have an account, please click the ‘Create OpenAthens account’ button to get started.
Salem Health employee or provider? Use your Salem Health login information when prompted.
Provider with OpenAthens account? Use OpenAthens account login information when prompted.
Meet our librarian
Paul Howard, PhD, MLIS
My job as the CHEC librarian is to help you find the most accurate, trustworthy and relevant information on whatever disease, condition or health issue you or your loved one has. Please don't hesitate to contact me for help.