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| Health These web sites will provide a starting point for your medical research. Most of the sites will link you to other sites for specific information. These sources are meant to provide additional information only. They are not meant to take the place of your doctor. | |||||
| Addiction | Alternative Medicine | Cancer | Caregiving | Dental Health | |
| Diagnostic Tests & Surgery | Diet, Nutrition & Fitness | Drugs | General Medical Info | Healthcare, Hospitals & Physicians | Medical Books Online |
| Mental Health | Patient Safety | Specific Diseases | Research Databases | Link Directory | Library Homepage |
| General Medical Information |
| DrGreene.com - Caring for the Next Generation | A children's health information site. |
| Health on the Net Foundation | A non-profit and non-governmental organization that provides accreditation to online health information sources. |
| Illinois Department of Public Health Statistics | Vital statistics, population, health indicators, and more. Includes current and some historical data. |
| InteliHealth-Home to Johns Hopkins Health Information | |
| MayoClinic.com | Medical and health information and tools from Mayo Clinic. |
| MEDLINEplus | A directory site that leads to
resources containing information concerning health questions. It includes
information from MEDLINE, links to self-help groups, medical dictionaries,
directories of doctors and hospitals, access to NIH and a search databases
section. This site is available in Spanish: MEDLINEplus Informacion de Salud de la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina |
| Easy-to-Read Health Topics | Health information in plain language. |
| NLM Gateway Search | Your entrance to the knowledge resources of the National Library of Medicine. |
| Quackwatch | Your guide to health fraud and quackery. |
| State Health Facts Online | State-level data on demographics, health, and health policy including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation. |
| Your Disease Risk | This website stresses prevention. Take control of your health by finding out your risk of getting cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and stroke. |
| Please Note: These pages contain links to non-library sponsored remote services and information. The Palatine Public Library District is not responsible for the content, reliability or availability of these services. |
This page was last updated June 26, 2008.