You must consult your family physician or other health-care provider for diagnosis,
treatment, and any questions or concerns that you may have regarding your condition.
Self-diagnosis and self-treatment is not recommended, and may be dangerous. The
information available on this page is intended only to supplement your doctor's
information. Please consult with your physician for questions or other information
regarding your condition.
MEDLINEplus
Created by the National Library of Medicine, designed to help you research your health questions.Looking For Health Information?
Created by the Pacific Northwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, provides a list of starting points for research.
Created by the National Cancer Institute, contains authoritative resources for patients and family members wanting information about cancer.
Created by the National Institutes of Health, contains an A-Z index of NIH health resources, clinical trials, and health hotlines information.
Created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for consumers, contains information on a variety of health conditions.
National Institute on Aging--Health Information
Created by the National Institute on Aging, contains information on health-related issues in the aging population.
Consumer Health For Kids
Contains a variety of Internet links to consumer health topics developed for children and teens.Contains information to enable better understanding about the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care.
Contains information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions.
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Created by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of National Institutes of Health, contains information about various digestive disorders.
Contains disease outbreak information and recommended immunizations for international travelers.
Contains links to The Merck Manual of Medical Information (Home Edition), and the Merck Manual of Health & Aging.
Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
Use this Resource Center to find magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, video clips, and information on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, Prescription Drugs, Herbal remedies, and alternative or complementary treatments, etc. Included are links to diet, cancer, and health assessment sites as well as government databases. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Info Center
Created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center to provide information about mental health. The National Mental Health Information Center was developed for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media.
What's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family?
American Medical Association's Medem Online Medical Library
This clinical information resource although primarily geared for clinicians, also includes over 250 patient education documents.
MedlinePLUS Drug Information
Browse through more than 9000 prescription and over-the-counter drug information. Listed both by generic and brand name.
National Library of Medicine's list of website links useful for finding specific information on drugs, supplements, and herbal medicines.
Peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider.
RxList
Perform a keyword search. Contains "fuzzy word" searching option in case the correct spelling is not known.
Can you trust the information you read?
FTC Consumer Alert
Some tips on how to avoid misleading or deceptive ads with regards to health care.
It is possible for virtually anyone to post information on a web page, consequently information can not be taken at face value but must be judged for accuracy. Here are some points to consider.
Evaluating Medical Resources on the Web
Lists 10 questions you should consider as you look for health information online. Answering these questions when you visit a new site will help you evaluate the information you find.
Online Catalog of Items Available in the KRMC Medical Library
If you have any questions, email the Medical Librarian.