About us

Park Nicollet Health Library empowers patients, families, caregivers and the community to enhance their health and well-being by making informed decisions and becoming active partners in their health care. The library is staffed by experts from Park Nicollet Institute, a division of Park Nicollet Health Services that engages in research and education.

Your privacy is important

The “Librarian’s Code of Ethics,” adopted by the American Library Association Council, states the following concerning confidentiality of user information: 

“Librarians must protect each user’s right to privacy with respect to information sought or received and materials consulted, borrowed or acquired.” 

Health Library supports and follows this policy.

Link selection criteria

When selecting links to include on this site, the following criteria were used to evaluate quality:

• authority and authorship
• objectivity
• accuracy
• currency
• coverage
• functionality
• confidentiality
• source of funding
• criteria for Web links

External link disclaimer

This site links to other Internet sites to provide you with additional information and resources. Park Nicollet Health Services library staff reviewed these links. Park Nicollet Health Services is not responsible for the content of these sites, nor is it liable for your use of the information or services from these sites. Park Nicollet Health Services does not recommend or endorse other Web sites.

Health information disclaimer

The information contained on or provided through Park Nicollet Health Services Web sites is for purposes of general consumer education only, does not constitute professional medical advice and is not approved or endorsed by Park Nicollet. Always consult your doctor for medical diagnosis and treatment. For medical emergencies, call 911.

Every effort is made to keep the information current on this Web site. However, health information changes rapidly, and some information may not immediately reflect new research. Changes to the information and services can be made without notification. The use of this information is your full responsibility with the understanding and agreement that Park Nicollet Health Services is not liable for claim, loss or damage occurring as a result of its use. Park Nicollet Health Services does not necessarily endorse nor recommend any third-party trademarks, products or services mentioned in this site, unless it is explicitly stated.  

Web site confidentiality

The site was developed to provide a service to Park Nicollet Health Services patients and the greater community. Although precautions have been taken to abide by the legal requirements of medical and health information privacy, we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of this site. You should use caution when sending information that you deem confidential and proprietary, and you waive claims regarding any third party’s access to or use of confidential information.