Web sites
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)A resource with a wealth of information about a vast number of health and safety topics, it includes an A-Z index of categories such as disease names, countries, and risk factors. Healthy recipes, health-related news, statistics, and maps can all be found here.
- Dermatology A to ZThis site from the American Academy of Dermatology includes information about psoriasis, eczema, and caring for tattooed skin. It also has a SPOT skin cancer section that offers a body mole map and a special section for kids.
- Food and Drug AdministrationThis government site has information for consumers and those in the health profession. The site includes recent food and drug related recalls for people and animals as well as medication guides and cosmetic, health device, and vaccine articles and information. Click on the Menu button for specific topics.
- Food and Nutrition Information CenterPart of the USDA, the Center provides "...access to a wide range of trustworthy food and nutrition resources from both government and non-government sources."
- HHS.gov U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesProvides information about prevention and wellness, public health and safety, HIPPA, and more.
- healthfinder.gov"healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet." Click on the Browse Topics link to find specific information on a variety of topics.
- Mayo Clinic"... physicians, scientists and other medical experts dedicate a portion of their clinical time to this site.." which has sections for patients, clinical trials, and health professionals. Click on the Health Information link to find information on specific topics.
- MedlinePlusMedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Learn about prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines. Includes side effects, dosage, special precautions, and more.
- MLA Top Health WebsitesThe Medical Library Association's For Health Consumers and Patients page has categorized sites as being useful for general health, cancer, breast cancer, diabetes, eye disease, HIV/AIDS, or stroke.
- National Institutes of HealthFind information about grants, current research, clinical studies, and health.
- Office of Health Promotion and Disease PreventionProvides information about food and nutrition, physical activity, health literacy, and health care quality.
- Stanford Health LibraryThe Stanford Health Library has created a site that shares the knowledge of Stanford Medical staff through articles and videos of lectures. The Stanford Health Library provides access to Gale’s Health & Wellness Resource Center and eBooks (also available through Kirtland Library's home page). The references page of the “Find Information” section has links to other reliable medical sites.
- U.S. Department of AgricultureClick on the Topics link in the menu across the top of the page to find the Food and Nutrition and the Health and Safety pages. Links to suggested sites are at the bottom of each of these.
Web sites reviewed by Choice and/or the KCC Librarians.
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Databases for Consumer Health
The Consumer Health databases, available through the KCC library, offer a wide range of resources including journal articles, reference material, and research reports.
Intro to Health & Wellness Resource Center Database (1:42)
- Health and Wellness (Gale) This link opens in a new windowMedical, statistical and health-related information and alternative/ complimentary therapies - Unlimited users
On the Shelves of the KCC Library
The Addiction Solution by Call Number: RC 564.29 .S43 2019ISBN: 9781501179457Publication Date: 2019-02-19
The Breast Cancer Book by Call Number: RC 280 .B8 M55 2021ISBN: 9781421441917Publication Date: 2021-09-28
Invitation to Holistic Health by Call Number: R 733 .E456 2018ISBN: 9781284105483Publication Date: 2017-02-06
The Sandwich Generation Guide to Eldercare by Call Number: HQ 1063.6 .W53 2013ISBN: 9781936303434Publication Date: 2013-04-09
What You Need to Know about Diabetes by Call Number: RC 660 .D385 2020ISBN: 9781440868603Publication Date: 2020-06-26
