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Subscription Databases and E-books

• A.D.A.M Health Resources for Libraries Public Edition
  This database provides reports on the most common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. A full illustrated medical encyclopedia and a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) resource library are also included. System requirements: Adobe Flash Player 10.
• Alt HealthWatch
  This database focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. It offers full text articles for more than 180 international, and often peer-reviewed journals and reports. In addition, there are hundreds of pamphlets, booklets, special reports, original research and book excerpts. Full text titles include American Journal of Chinese Medicine, American Journal of Homeopathic Medicine, California Journal of Oriental Medicine, European Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society, Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and many others. This database provides in-depth coverage across the full spectrum of subject areas covered by complementary and alternative medicine. Information provided in this database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
• Books 24x7 Well-Being Essentials
  Find e-books on health, fitness and personal growth.
  
• Consumer Health Complete
  This database is designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. It provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. This full text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, etc. Information provided in this database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
  
• Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
  This resource provides nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines. Coverage of nursing and allied health is particularly strong, including full text from Creative Nursing, Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing, Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Journal of Advanced Nursing, Journal of Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal of Community Health Nursing, Journal of Nursing Management, Nursing Ethics, Nursing Forum, Nursing Inquiry, and many more. In addition, this database includes the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide which covers 1,300 generic drug patient education sheets with more than 4,700 brand names. Information provided in this database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
  
• MedlinePlus
  Provides consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health as well as other health related sites. It includes health news, drug information, a medical encyclopedia and access to medical journal articles.
  
• Salem Health
  Electronic access to articles on diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and medical issues. Also contains photographs and illustrations. This electronic resource includes the entire content of Magill's Medical Guide.
  
• Salud en Espanol
  Salud en Espanol provee reportes completos basados en evidencias y fichas de datos relacionados a todos los aspectos de la salud y el bienestar. Reportes específicos por tema que cubren todos los aspectos de la salud, dan informacion general importante en relacion a enfermedades, afecciones y procedimientos de diversos tratamientos. (Salud en Espanol provides comprehensive evidence-based reports and fact sheets in Spanish on all aspects of consumer health and wellness. Topic specific reports covering all aspects of health offer valuable overviews on diseases, conditions, procedures and various treatments. The content found in this database includes a diverse collection of health related themes: first aid, infant/child care and illnesses, alternative medicine, aging and wellness. Information provided in this database should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.)
  

Websites Selected by Librarians

• MedlinePlus
  Provides consumer health information from various government agencies such as the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health. It also includes health news, drug information , herbal medicine, a medical encyclopedia, and access to medical journal articles, plus much more.
  
• CAPHIS – Web Sites You Can Trust
  The Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the American Library Association presents their top 100 list of health sites.
  
• NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
  This searchable directory provides access to consumer health topics and includes definitions, care and treatment, and links to information resources.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  This is a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. This site is a good source of information concerning the latest health emergencies (especially infectious diseases and foodborne pathogens). It also covers such topics as various diseases and conditions; emergency preparedness; injuries, violence & safety; traveler’s health; and workplace safety & health.
  
• Karen's Reference Notebook - Health Information
  Includes information about prescription drugs, health professionals, nutrition, mental health, and other health topics.
  
• MayoClinic.com
  Presents comprehensive health and medical information including sections on Diseases and Conditions A-Z, and Q&A with Mayo specialists.
• Aetna InteliHealth
  Intelihealth teams up with the Harvard Medical School to provide a wide range of information in order to help you live a healthier life. This covers information on diseases & conditions, healthy lifestyle choices, and health topics that cover every member of the family. It also includes an ‘Ask the Expert’ feature.
  
• Family Doctor.org
  The American Academy of Family Physicians presents health and medical information for the whole family.
  
• Healthfinder
  From the U. S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, an easy to use gateway to information and web resources on health topics. Includes information in Spanish.
• Medpedia
  This wiki, edited by physicians and Ph.Ds, is an online collaborative encyclopedia and resource for information about health, medicine and the body that is intended to be a reference source for both medical professionals and the lay-public. Many organizations, such as the Stanford School of Medicine and the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, have united to support this project.
• Red Cross
  The American Red Cross provides a variety of online print publications. From short and quick reference booklets to comprehensive manuals, they provide information that can help you cope with numerous health-related situations. Included is a manual for Responding to Emergencies, a Babysitting Handbook, a Swimming and Water Safety Manual, and a Wilderness and Remote First Aid emergency reference guide. For a full list view this link.
  
• Merck Manuals
  Online access to the authoritative Merck collection of healthcare manuals. They include the Merck Manual Home Edition (medical reference), Manual of Health and Aging, Manual of Geriatrics, Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, and Veterinary Manual.
  
• PubMed
  Search for citations and full-text journal articles.
• National Academic Press (NAP)
  Publishes the reports issued by the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council. In addition, the NAP publishes more than 200 books a year on a wide range of topics including health and medicine. All PDF versions of books published by the National Academies Press (NAP) are available for free downloading.
  
• Lab Tests Online
  Information on clinical lab tests that are part of routine care, as well as diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases. This site is from the professional societies representing the lab community.
  
• California Nursing Home Search
  This site provides comparative information about the quality of California's nursing homes. The California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform operate a similar website.
• Santa Clara County Health and Human Care
  This public portal provides access to information on services provided by Santa Clara County covering various health and human services. These services cover such things as having a baby, child care, disease prevention, injury rehabilitation, elder care, and death and bereavement.
  
• Santa Clara County Hospitals
  Links to local hospitals.
• Bay Area Health and Medical Libraries
  Compiled by the PlaneTree Health Library, this list includes health and medical libraries that allow various types of access to the general public. Some are specifically set up to help community members find information, while others primarily serve physicians and offer limited services to the general public. Access policies, open hours, and reference availability vary widely so please call ahead first to inquire.