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Library Events

Here are a few of the health related library programs and events that are coming up in the next month.

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Local Resources

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Health in the News

Health current events provided by National Public Radio.

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Databases covering Health Topics

You will need a library card to access these terrific resources. Don't have one? You can apply online now for an e-card and start using these resources today!

Health and Wellness Resource Center
The go-to medical reference source for libraries.Includes videos, Web sites, full-text magazines, journals, newspapers, and medical encyclopedia, definitions, drug information, etc.
General OneFile
Search for magazine and newspaper articles that include health, medical, and wellness topics.
Academic OneFile
Offers peer-reviewed articles from journals and other reference sources that include health, medical, and wellness topics.

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Web Sites about Health

Health information obtained on the Internet is of varying degrees of accuracy and quality. Information here should be discussed with your health care provider and information here should not be used as a substitute for medical care.

familydoctor.org
Complete health information for the entire family from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
ipl2 - Health
Directory of web sites covering health topics.
Mayo Clinic
Comprehensive medical information provided by the Mayo Clinic.
Medline Plus
Consumer health care information from the National Library of Medicine.
Noah
This is a guide to the latest health information in English and Spanish.
Nutrition Data
Complete nutritional information for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs.
WebMD
Take an active role in managing your health with this site's objective healthcare and lifestyle information.