Health
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Health and Medical Journal Databases
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Providing information on many health topics including prescription drugs, medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine
and general health from EBSCOhost. Provided by Badgerlink.
Websites
MedlinePlus
The best free health information on the internet. Brings together authoritative information from government agencies and health-related organizations. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news.
Mayo Clinic - Patient Care and Health Information
Up-to-date health information including diseases and conditions, tests and procedures, drugs and supplements, and a symptom checker.
AMA Doctor Finder
This online physician locator helps you find a perfect match for your medical needs DoctorFinder provides you with basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States. This includes more than 814,000 doctors.
CDC works 24/7 keeping America safe from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and domestic.
Resources on a wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations for reliable health information.
From the American Academy of Pediatrics, committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
From the Nemours Foundation's Center, information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.