Helping make a healthier community

Health Resources @ Your Library

Health Literacy

The ability to obtain, read, and understand healthcare information is a key component to creating a healthy community. We understand that trustworthy medical information is often hard to find and confusing to understand. That’s why we’re here to help!

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Resources

EBSCO – a huge online database that collects newspaper, journal and magazine articles. It has an extensive medical library that is excellent for finding in-depth information. Call, email, or message us on facebook for the password.

Mayo Clinic – information on drugs and supplements, tests, symptoms, diseases, and more.

Diabetes.org – website for the American Diabetes Association, with information covering all facets of how to live well with diabetes.

Medical Dictionary – medical jargon is confusing! Look those unfamiliar words up here.

MedicineNet.com – One of the most comprehensive medical sites on the internet – look here for everything from how to treat lice to what that lingering cough could be a symptom of. It even has a section on pet health, because we know that Fido and Fluffy’s health is important too.

Pill Identification Tool - Don't take a mystery pill! Use this tool to identify prescription, OTC, generic, and brand name pills and capsules.