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Health Web Sites

	Healthfinder -- Consumer health information A service from the Department of Health and Human Services for reliable health information from the Federal government.
	MEDLINEplus Health information from the National Library of Medicine.
	PubMed Comprises more than 19 million citations for biomedical articles from MEDLINE and life science journals. Citations may include links to full-text articles from PubMed Central or publisher web sites.
	Mayo Clinic Medical and health information and tools for healthy living.
	Health Info At your Library Resources from the National Library of Medicine. Also provides information that helps communities of color in rural settings make good health decisions.
	FamilyDoctor.org Health information and tools for patients from American Academy of Family Physicians.
	WebMD Symptom Checker Understand what your medical symptoms could mean, and get information about how symptoms are usually treated.
	HealthierUs Information from the Department of Health and Human Services to help Americans choose to live healthier lives.
	SmallStep and SmallStep Kids Stories, newsletter, tips and recipes geared to helping people manage their weight and improve well-being.
	Healthlinks A Worldwide Resource for Healthcare Professionals providing links to health Services and Products, Alternative Health, Education, Dental and Medical Resources, Hospitals, Employment, Healthcare Publications and Mental Health.
	Human Genome Project Information The official site of the Human Genome Project. The site is maintained by the Human Genome Management Information System for the U.S. Department of Energy's Human Genome Program.
	National Institutes of Health The official website of the National Insititutes of Health. The NIH is one of the world's foremost research centers.
	TOXNET (TOXicology Data NETwork) A cluster of databases covering toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health and related areas.

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Library Databases

	Health and Wellness Resource Center Journal articles, hospital pamphlets, instructional and informational videos. Includes a selected resource list of reviewed websites
	Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection Articles from 60 periodicals covering treatment and research.
	Psychology Collection Text from 200 periodicals covering human development, emotions, and the mind.

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Advice on Choosing a Doctor

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Find a Doctor

AMA Doctor Finder
This online physician locater from the American Medical Association helps you find a perfect match for your medical needs. Click on "Search hints" for help on how to use this website.

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Search the website of the American Academy of Ophthalmology to find an eye doctor.

American Chiropractic Association
Search the American Chiropraction Association website to locate a chiropractor.

Choosing a Doctor or Healthcare Service
Medline Plus: Choosing a doctor or healthcare service. This website gives tips on how to evaluate specific programs, doctors, and healthcare services.

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