Sutter Gould Health Resource Centers and Libraries

Whether you want one-on-one guidance on performing a self-examination or are looking for accurate information on a medical topic, you can find what you need at the Maino Community Health Library, a community service of Sutter Gould Medical Foundation.

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Your Source for Health Education

NOTICE: Due to the recent Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak and to protect the health and safety of our patrons, we have made some modifications to how we currently offer services. The Maino Community Health Library is dedicated to helping keep our patients and community safe. We are moving away from in-person visits and shifting services to a remote platform. We will keep this site updated for additional information.

For any library requests, please reach us via:

Phone: (209) 523-0732
Email: mainolibrary@sutterhealth.org
Online Form: Request Additional Health Information

No matter how well prepared you are, it’s inevitable you’ll remember something you wanted to ask long after your medical appointment is over. Sutter care centers have a variety of ways to get you the answers you need through our Health Resource Centers.

The Maino Community Health Library

Open since 1990, the Maino Community Health Library is a free, comprehensive medical library open to all members of our community. The library's resources emphasize understanding and treatment of disease as well as prevention, health and wellness.

You'll find videos, articles, medical journals, books — in both English and Spanish — covering a wide range of health topics. You can also get information about local health agencies and support groups here.

Maino Community Health Library
1700 McHenry Avenue, Suite 60B
Modesto, CA 95350 (In McHenry Village)
(209) 523-0732
MainoLibrary@sutterhealth.org

Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

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Online Resources

In addition to our community health library, you can also access health information through:

Patient Information

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Helpful Resources

Classes and Events

Throughout the Sutter Health network, we offer a variety of educational opportunities on a wide range of topics, from prenatal care to heart health to weight management. Hosted by experts in their fields, these classes, lectures and events are often free to attend and open to the community.

Health Policy Research

Health policy research seeks to understand how societies organize themselves to provide healthcare within their system and provide data and observations about how changes could contribute to better outcomes. It is an inter-disciplinary research using economics, sociology, anthropology, political science, public health and epidemiology to draw a comprehensive picture of how health systems work and adapt to health policies, and how health policies can shape - and be shaped by - health systems and the broader determinants of health.

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