Archive for April, 2007

Reviewed by Chauntele Taylor, Community Health Education Center Intern
Is your child going to the dentist for the first time? He or she may be scared about what will happen. Just Going to the Dentist is a book that explains to children what happens during a visit to the dentist. In the book a little boy makes his first visit to the dentist and he explains what happens while he waits to be seen and what happens when he sees the dentist. This book gives great descriptions of feelings, sights, and sounds a child may experience at the dentist. It also includes entertaining animal characters to make the book appealing to children.
Community Health Education Ctr PZ7.M462 J86 1990 Non-circulating
To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus.

Reviewed by Chauntele Taylor, Community Health Education Center Intern
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects many people. Because asthma is a life threatening condition, it is important for people who have asthma to have a good understanding of the condition so they can manage their symptoms properly. Understanding Asthma by Phil Leiberman provides a comprehensive overview of living with asthma. The book provides definitions of the cuases, symptoms, and treatment of asthma and contains detailed diagrams to help explain the test. Since asthma can not be cured, education to prevent asthma from worsening is essential and Leiberman’s book provides ways that the asthma patient can manage living with asthma.
Community Health Education Ctr RC591 .L54 1999 Non-circulating
To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus.

Reviewed by Dana Ladd, Community Health Education Center Librarian
Coping with the death of a loved one can be particularly difficult for teens. Kuehn’s book, Death: Coping With the Pain, addresses a teen audience and not only explains how to begin to heal after experiencing the death of a loved one but explains the death process. Kuehn states that, “Knowing what to expect when a person dies may help survivors prepare for the death of a loved one.” The author also discusses processes such as preparing the body for internment, burial, and cremation. Kuehn focuses primarily on what happens to survivors after death and suggests ways to deal with feelings that will lead to a healthy healing. She includes quotes from teens going through the grieving process after losing a loved one or friend. One of Kuehn’s methods of dealing with loss includes, “grief work,” an activity to focus on while grieving and thinking about the loved one such as writing, running, sports, dance, painting, or drawing. The book, written in easy to read language, contains facts and statistics about death, additional resources on coping with death, and suggestions for further reading.
Community Health Education Ctr BF724.3.G73 K84 2001 Non-circulating
To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus