Health

Databases - Premium Resources

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
http://www.medlineplus.gov/
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
http://www.mayoclinic.org/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
https://apps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/
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.

Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
CDC works 24/7 keeping America safe from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and domestic.

FamilyDoctor.org
http://www.familydoctor.org

Operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Provides easy to understand health information.

HealthFinder.gov
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Resources on a wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations for reliable health information.

HealthyChildren.org
http://www.healthychildren.org
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.

KidsHealth.org
http://www.kidshealth.org/
From the Nemours Foundation's Center, information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.

Merck Manual Home Edition
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/index.html

Complex medical information in plain language.

National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov

Reliable information on mental health.

National Organization for Rare Disorders - Patient Information
https://www.rarediseases.org/patients-and-families

Information on rare diseases for patients and families.

Physician's Desk Reference
http://www.pdrhealth.com/

Comprehensive drug information.