Health ResourcesHealth and Wellness A resource for everyone that provides updated information for many health related questions. Teen Health and Wellness "A ground-breaking database that is the first to completely focus on the medical health and emotional needs of teenagers, Rosen’s Teen Health and Wellness database receives an A+. . . . The front-runner in health information for teenagers and a definite must-have for all high school and public libraries."
—School Library Journal Salem Press: Magill's Medical Guide / Cancer Salem Health brings online access to Salem Press’ award-winning health reference works. The first reference set included is Salem Press’ best-selling Magill’s Medical Guide. In its printed form, the current edition of the Guide is five volumes and 3,500 pages Now available on Salem Health, along with Magill's Medical Guide, is Salem Health: Cancer. This four-volume set covers more than 800 topics of crucial interest to students, patients, caregivers, and others who have received a diagnosis or are associated with those who have cancer. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Government website from the Department of Health and Human Services includes national health statistics, health information for travelers, government health publications, and tips for staying healthy. Healthfinder
Gateway to nonprofit health and human services websites. Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. MEDLINE Plus
Health information from the National Library of Medicine. Merck Manuals Searchable online versions of Merck medical manuals—including Medical Information, Diagnosis and Therapy, Health and Aging, Geriatrics, and Veterinary National Women’s Health Information Center Gateway to Federal and other women's health information resources. Philadelphia Magazine: Top Doctors and Top Hospitals
Philadelphia Magazine’s picks for the top doctors and hospitals in the Philadelphia area. Philly Health Info Health information service for residents of Greater Philadelphia. Produced by The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Includes a directory of resources and services in the Philadelphia area. PubMed Central Digital archive of life sciences journal literature. WebMD Offers medical news, features, reference material, and online community programs. Some activities require a subscription. World Health Organization The website for the United Nations’ specialized agency of health. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Website for the federal agency that administers the Medicare Program. Also includes sections on Medicaid, SCHIP, and HIPAA. Kaiser Family Foundation General health care issues, with extensive sections on Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare
The official U.S. government website for Medicare information.
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