Harrison Memorial Library

Health & Medicine

Medical Reference
Cochrane Reports - Summarizes of medical research by topic
Family Doctor - Information on common conditions and concerns from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Health and Wellness Resource Center - Subscription database that allows the user to access medical reference titles, periodical articles, and prescription drug information. Available for library patrons only. Use your library card to access from your home.
Flu Information - Free evidence-based information from Ebsco
Intellihealth - Health news, medical dictionary, information on diseases, traditional and alternative medicines, drug index and interactions, symptoms guide, and more, sponsored by Aetna Insurance
Medline Plus - Information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
Medpedia - The Medpedia Project is a long-term, worldwide project to evolve a new model for sharing and advancing knowledge about health, medicine and the body among medical professionals and the general public.
National Organization for Rare Disorders - a list of links to organizations and support groups for people dealing with rare diseases.
Spanish Language Health Resources - from the Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University
WebMD - all things health related

Patient Resources
Californians for Patient Care - Provides links to California agencies and resources for specific conditions
MyHealthresource.org - Find low or no-cost health care services and programs
Family Caregiver Alliance Resource Center

Alternative Medicine
Herbmed - Project of the Alternative Medicine Foundation. Database of herb properties and interactions.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - part of the National Institutes of Health

Dentistry
Dental Board of California - Verify the current license of your dentist or check for disciplinary actions.
Dental Care Finder - free and low cost dental services by Zip code.
Patient Education Tools - Consumer information from the California Dental Association, in multiple languages.

Disabilities
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute - Accessible travel, fact sheets, assistive technology, sports, caregiving and more.
National Rehabilitation Information Center
Resources for the Disabled

Drugs
Drugs and Supplements - from Medline Plus
PDRhealth - Prescription information and more from PDR.
RxList - The Internet Drug Index - Prescription drug information from the Standard Pharmaceutical Circulars for physicians. Includes adverse drug reaction information. Search by drug name, keyword or imprint code.

Kids / Teens
DrGreene.com - Thorough answers to pediatric questions (from newborn through teen).
KidsHealth.org - Separate sections for parents, teens, and kids. From the Nemours Foundation.

Hospitals and Health Facilities
American Hospital Directory
Best Hospital Finder - From US News and World Report.
California Long Term Care Provider Search
CalHospitalCompare.org - Rates California hospitals
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Health Care Quality Report Card - quality ratings for health insurance plans, health care providers, and more, from the California Office of the Patient Advocate.
Hospital Compare - Compare the quality of hospital care all over the US. From the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services.
Nursing Home Compare - Medicare’s guide to finding and evaluating a nursing home.
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator - From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid
Medi-Cal
Medicare
Medicaid

Mental Health
4Therapy.com - Service dedicated to supporting mental health professionals and consumers.
National Institute of Mental Health - Government research on mind, brain, and behavior.

Nutrition
NutritionData - Nutrition data and news

Pets
PetEducation.com - Medical (and other) information for dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, reptiles, and small pets.

Physicians
American Medical Association Physician Select - Search for a physician by name or specialty
HealthGrades.com - Find a physician by specialty and location. See patient ratings.
Medical Board of California - Check to see if your doctor is licensed to practice in California and whether he / she has any complaints, malpractice judgments, or disciplinary reports.