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LIBRARY DATABASES

Encyclopedia of Medicine
Provides user access to information on over 1,600 medical disorders and concepts.

Encyclopedia of Cancer
Information about 120 types of cancer and traditional and laternative treatment programs, side effecfts, and diagnostics.

Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Information on alternative and complementary medical practices.

Health and Wellness Resource Center
User has access to a medical dictionary and encyclopedia, as well as medication information in layman’s terms, with health articles, organizations, and facilities.

Health Reference Center Academic
Database has articles on a variety of topics including Fitness, Pregnancy, Nutrition, Diseases, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, etc.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Topics include body systems and functions, common diseases, issues and theories, techniques and practices, and devices and equipment.

INTERNET RESOURCES

American Cancer Society
Information on types of cancer, treatment options, prevention and statistics.

American Diabetes Association
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are explained with discussions of advances in research and advocacy options.

American Heart Association
Site lists warning signs of heart attack and stroke with information on heart-related conditions, living a healthy lifestyle, and publications and resources.

Arthritis Foundation
Find out about the Arthritis Foundation which supports more than 100 types of arthritis with advocacy, programs, research, and services.

FamilyDoctor.org
Site is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Mental Help Net
Source for online mental health information, news, and resources.

WebMD
Source for a medical library, Find-a-Physician, clinical trials, and health and wellness links.