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Information on COVID-19
Learn more about COVID-19, information about previously scheduled appointments and what you can do to help protect your child and family. View COVID-19 information.
Visitor Restrictions
Riley at IU Health Facilities have implemented visitor restrictions to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, flu and other respiratory viruses. View visitor restrictions.
Information on Previously Scheduled Outpatient Appointments
To ensure the health and safety of all our patients and team members during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we’re making adjustments to some of our outpatient appointments. View updates to outpatient appointments.
Free Virtual Coronavirus Screenings
IU Health has launched a virtual clinic to offer individuals in Indiana regardless of age free coronavirus (COVID-19) screenings. View screening details.
- Actualizaciones del Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Información sobre el COVID-19
Obtenga más información acerca del COVID-19, incluyendo las preguntas más frecuentes y lo que puede hacer para ayudar a protegerse y proteger a su familia. Ver información del COVID-19.
Restricciones para visitantes
Las instalaciones de salud de IU Health han implementado restricciones a los visitantes para ayudar a minimizar la propagación del COVID-19, la gripe y otros virus respiratorios. Ver restricciones para visitantes.
Información sobre citas ambulatorias previamente programadas
Para asegurar la salud y la seguridad de todos nuestros pacientes y empleados durante la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19), estamos haciendo ajustes en algunas de nuestras citas ambulatorias. Ver actualizaciones de citas ambulatorias.
Exámenes de coronavirus virtuales gratuitos
IU Health ha lanzado una clínica virtual para ofrecer a las personas en Indiana, independientemente de la edad, evaluaciones virtuales para la detección del coronavirus (COVID-19). Ver detalles de la evaluación.
Same-Day Primary Care Appointments.
The Edward A. Block Family Library at Riley at IU Health offers a variety of services and amenities for patients and families. The Block Family Library is a unique offering among children’s hospitals nationwide—providing patients and families education and entertainment resources to make their time at Riley at IU Health more pleasant.
Library resources are available for both inpatients with an orange family pass and outpatients with an armband. Items may be checked out of the library for use in the hospital during an inpatient stay.
Services Available
Inpatient and Outpatient (on the day of a patient visit):
- Computers with printing
- Support and medical information brochures*
- Catch the Stars Reading corner
- Puzzles
- Phone chargers (within the library only)
- Wii, Wii U and Game Cube games
- View movies within the library
- Reference service
- Online catalog (Links to medical and support information may be accessed without an ID or password) Instructions on how to use the app can be found here.
Inpatient Only Services:
- Storytellers
- Riley Reading Time on CCTV
- Dial a Story (317.944.1150)
- Drop boxes located on units as well as both entrances to the library
- Library book carts
- Readers (read to patients)
- Copy and Fax services
- Mobile app "Library Trek" (to put items on hold/reserve an ID and password will be needed) Items will be delivered to the patients as soon as there is staff available. Instructions on how to use the app can be found here.
Items for Inpatient checkout (patients in isolation cannot check out books or magazines due to the fact the pages cannot be washed, they may check out all other items) however, patients in isolation may choose books from a free card and keep them.
- Books for all ages
- Movies
- Music CD's
- Wii games
- Magazines
- Puzzles
Location
The Block Family Library is located on the first floor of Riley at IU Health and has two entrances:
- Simon Family Tower entrance (on the south side of the hall near the emergency room)
- Frank and Marian Snyder Family Resource Center, next to the chapel and at the opposite end of the hall from the Ronald McDonald House at Riley at IU Health
Contact Information
Phone: 317.944.1149
Email: rilibrary@iuhealth.org
Website Information
Online Catalog. Instructions on how to use the app can be found here
Mobile Information
- Mobile App: download "library trek" and connect to Riley Block Family Library
- Google Play Store
- iTunes
Donations to the Library
Financial contributions, donations and gifts support the Block Family Library and its services. If you are interested in donating to the library, view our Donation Guidelines and Wish List. Donations can be made at the North entrance to the hospital at 705 Riley Hospital Dr. Pull up to the front entrance and put your flashers on. Stop at the Information Desk, and let them know you have a donation for the library. Please fill out a donation form for your records and put one with the donation. Online monetary donations can be made at Riley Library's Funding Page.
If you need special assistance with your donation please call the library at 317.944.1149.
* Health information available at the Edward A. Block Family Library at Riley at IU Health does not replace medical instruction and education provided by a child’s physician and healthcare team. Library information supplements the ongoing education efforts of a child’s doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. Library staff cannot provide interpretations, counseling or advice. Families should consult their child’s physician if they have questions or concerns.