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Health Databases - Use in the Library (anyone) or from home (Plymouth/Twp residents only.) When accessing from home, please use your Plymouth Library Card number where it asks for an identification number.

Health & Wellness Resource Center
Search this database for drug information, medical dictionary, health news and much more.

Health Reference Center Academic Search magazines for topics dealing with Fitness, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Alcohol and Drug abuse, HMOs, Prescription Drugs, etc. Coverage is from 1980.

Jump to: Cautions One Stop Resources Quick Reference & Directories General Health & Disease Sites Specific Diseases, Conditions and Procedures Diet & Nutrition Medications & Therapies Facilities Evaluations Senior Health Eating Disorders Medical Literature Miscellaneous Substance Abuse

healthcalendar.org Area health events calendar

Healthcare Questions

How do I choose Health Insurance? - Information to help you to find out how to choose a health insurance plan that best meets your needs and your pocketbook.

How do I choose and use a Health Plan? What are the differences in major types of health plans (HMO, PPO & POS) and what do they mean to you as a consumer?

What should I do after I have a Diagnosis? Resource to help you to use research and other information to make the best treatment decisions for you.

Where can I find more information? The National Library of Medicine can help you find health information resources.

Which questions should I ask my doctor before having Surgery? Find out about the questions to ask your surgeon about the operation; if you should have it, when to have it, and where you should have it.

Cautions

Medline Plus - Evaluating Internet Health Information: A tutorial from the National Library of Medicine

Avoid Frauds - How to recognize a quack or scam and how to report a complaint.

Food and Drug Administration - Answers to questions about medical devices, medicines, and food supplements that are mislabeled, misrepresented, or in some way harmful.

Quackwatch - Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions

HealthGrades.com - Checklists on how to choose a doctor, hospital, or health plan.

Top Health Frauds - FDA's list of the top health frauds.

10 Things to Know about Evaluating Medical Resources on the Web

Council of Better Business Bureaus - Publications and advice on health products.

Federal Trade Commission - This organization looks into charges of false advertising in publications or on the radio and TV.

One Stop Resources

Michigan go Local - a directory of healthcare services, programs and providers covering the entire of Michigan.

Medline Plus - One stop for patient consumer users provided by the National Library of Medicine.

NIH SeniorHealth.gov - This website for older adults was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both part of the National Institutes of Health.

Health Information Resources - from Michigan eLibrary. One stop for patient consumer users. Includes links to support groups.

Michigan Department of Community Health - One stop site for information on health care assistance for seniors, adults, pregnant women, children, and the disabled.

iSafetyNet.US - A free, comprehensive directory of web links and online services for all sectors of the public and private health and human services field.

Quick Reference and Directories

CDC Travel Information - Health information for International travel.

Household Products - From the National Library of Medicine, this site contains safety information on over 4,000 common products.

Human Anatomy On-Line - An interactive tour of the body - hundreds of images and animations.

Medline Plus Directories of physicians, health professionals, hospitals, and health facilities

Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition - On-line home edition of The Merck Manual.

Michigan Health Information - Michigan Electronic Library's selected sites to Michigan government health agencies, hospitals on the web and state medical schools.

Directory of Michigan's Certified Poison Control Center - Other state centers also listed!

Saint Joseph Mercy Health Exploration Station - Located in Canton, they offer health based programs for Pre-K through High School students.

Tox Town - an interactive guide to common toxic substances encournered in everyday places - from the National Library of Medicine.

General Health & Disease Sites

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease injury & disability.

Consumers & Patients From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 19 clinical practice guidelines to assist consumers.

Family Doctor.Org - Health information handouts provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Health & Medical Library - A University of Michigan site for consumers seeking information and access to health care services.

healthfinder - A gateway to consumer health and human services information from the U.S. Government.

KidsHealth - Devoted to the health of children and teens - accurate, up-to-date info on growth, food, fitness, diseases, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments.

Mayo Clinic Health - Reliable, daily news on diseases, treatments, drugs & diet for the whole family.

Medem Medical Library - Provides a full range of patient education information.

Medical Reference for Non-Medical Librarians General resource of web links compiled by Denison Memorial Library of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

MedWeb: Biomedical Internet Resources - A keyword index to Emory University's selected medical sites.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Informational pamphlets on heart & lung diseases available full-text on line.

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health - High quality, full-text information for consumers - accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased.

Planned Parenthood - Reproductive health services and education.

Senior Health Resources

AARP Resources on Aging - Web sites for older adults, searchable by topics like health, work, free time.

Medicare - Learn more about the new prescription drug plan.

Guide to Choosing a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card

NIH SeniorHealth - Aging-related health information easily accessible and designed especially for seniors.

North Coast SeniorsConnect.org - Health and wellness resources provided by the staff of the Cleveland Public Library.

Specific Diseases, Conditions and Procedures

American Cancer Society - Treatment decision tools

CancerNet - Accurate, credible cancer information brought to you by the National Cancer Institute. All information has been reviewed by oncology experts and is based on the results of current research; For the patient, health professional, or basic researcher.

CDC's Diabetes and Public Health Resource
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) translates scientific research findings into health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment strategies.

Detroit Community AIDS Library - Gateway to HIV/AIDS Information for Detroit and Southeastern Michigan.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Information on issues and products related to arthritis.

OncoLink - Comprehensive coverage of cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Patient Education Resource Center (University of Michigan Cancer Center)
Lists of information sources relating to a specific cancer diagnosis or issue

Rick Mendosa's Diabetes Directory - Freelance medical writer has compiled a very inclusive list of resources about diabetes.

Drug Abuse and Alcohol Abuse - Prevline - Prevention Online

TransWeb - All about transplantation and donation.

MD Support - Offers free information for people dealing with macular degeneration and similar retinal diseases.

Diet & Nutrition

The American Dietetic Association - Organization's site for promoting optimal nutrition, health & well being for diabetics and their families.

Food and Nutrition Information Center of the US Department of Agriculture - Comprehensive source of food composition and nutrition links.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Discover how BMI affects your risk of heart attack and stroke. Try the interactive menu planner to select foods that fit your calorie allowance for the day.

Nutrition.gov - Provides easy access to all online federal government information on nutrition.

Medications & Therapies

Alternative Medicine / Unconventional Therapy - Informative government, academic & commercial sites selected by the Michigan Electronic Library.

MedicineNet - A free medical reference to diseases and treatments, a medical dictionary, medical news, and an alphabetical listing of drugs. (commercial site)

Medline Plus Health Information Drug Information - A guide to more than 9,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications provided by U.S. National Library of Medicine

Substance Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse - Common Drugs of Abuse Information.

PREVLINE - Prevention Online, National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information.

NIDA - Club Drugs Home - Information on "club drugs" such as MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America - Information to help kids and teens reject substance abuse.

Drug Abuse Statistics - From Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

MEDLINE Plus: Drug Abuse - News, research, and treatment from the National Library of Medicine.

MEDLINE Plus: Alcoholism - News, research, and treatment from the National Library of Medicine.

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association - Comprehensive site that covers all aspects of eating disorders with referrals for treatment.

Something Fishy: Website on Eating Disorders - The personal project of a recovering anorexic, this site discusses not only the disorders, but also cultural roles and the part the media plays in promoting positive body images.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders - This site focuses on immediate support, direction and help for those with eating disorders.

Teen Health and the Media: Body Image and Nutrition - Fast facts, resources, and current examples of teen body images in the news

Kids Health - Search this site under "eating disorders" and find over 30 articles written specifically for children, teens and parents on eating disorders, exercise, and body image.

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders - This site covers lesser-known eating disorders such as anorexia athletica and orthorexia nervosa.

The National Eating Disorder Information Centre - Professional, informative site that offers positive images and coping strategies for those with eating disorders.

Facilities Evaluations

America's Best Hospitals 2007 - Annual report from U.S. News & World Report of the 205 top medical centers in 17 specialities.

Hospital Compare A tool to compare hospitals, provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Nursing Home Compare Information from Medicare regarding choosing a nursing home, a checklist to help in comparing homes and much more.

Save Lives Save Dollars An online hospital comparison tool that provides consumers with information about the quality of care provided by 40 hospitals located in southeast Michigan.

Medical Literature

PubMed - Searches Medline for articles on diseases, drugs, treatments. etc.; many full-text.

Miscellaneous

Disability Resources on the Internet - Lists resources by geographic location or topic.

Genetics Home Reference - Find answers to your genetic questions, genetic conditions, and the genes responsible for those conditions.

FirstGov for Consumers - Health information.

Home Care Companion - Resources for caregivers.

ClinicalTrials.gov Current information about clinical research studies.

Peace of Mind - A do it yourself guide to medical & legal decisions.

U of M. Health Systems's Advance Directives and Living Will information. - Includes forms

FASTATS - National Center for Health Statistics provides statistics on health topics A-Z

The Tobacco Institute - A database compiled by the tobacco industry consisting of internal documents now released to the public on issues such as nicotine manipulation and marketing to kids. Tobacco company spokesmen have declared that thousands of documents will be added to the database every week.

Your Child - A Parent's Guide to Health and Safety