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Alternative Medicine - Children's Health - Food & Nutrition
General Health - Hospitals - Physicians - Print Resources
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Electronic Resources
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Alternative Medicine Foundation
This nonprofit organization was formed to respond to the public and professional need for responsible and reliable education, information and dialogue about the integration of alternative and conventional medicine. Services to the public include: general and specialist information packets for public and professionals, AskMed consultations, and Internet based information and education resources. |
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Alternative Medicine HomePage
From the Falk Library of the Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh - a jumping off point for sources of information on unconventional, alternative, complementary, innovative and integrative therapies. |
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Connecticut Holistic Health Association
Supports holistic practitioners while promoting partnerships with conventional medicine, academia, industry and government agencies throughout the State. Includes a holistic practitioner’s directory and events list. |
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Herb Med
HerbMed is an interactive, electronic herbal database. It provides hyperlinked access to scientific and medical research articles on the use of herbs for treating medical conditions. This evidence-based information resource is for professionals, researchers and the general public. Select "HerbMed" from the left-hand margin.
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
General information about alternative and complementary therapies with links to research studies currently being conducted on alternative therapies for Alzheimer disease, AIDS, cancer, asthma, sleep disorders, neurologic conditions and prostate disease. |
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| Children's Health |
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Family Doctor
American Academy of Family Physicians site describing conditions relating to family health. |
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KidsHealth
Resources for young children and teens, parents and professionals on children's health issues. |
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| Food & Nutrition |
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Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates all foods except meat, poultry and egg products to make sure such food is safe to eat. Locate food recalls.
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Food & Nutrition Information
A resource for all of the US government nutrition campaigns and programs. Includes articles, lists and links. |
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Nutrition Data
On Nutrition Data you'll find detailed nutrition information, plus unique analysis tools that tell you more about how foods affect your health and make it easier to choose healthy foods, such as a daily needs calculator, BMI calculator and recipe analyzer. |
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General Health
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Includes information on disease outbreaks, health topics and emergency preparedness.
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Connecticut Consumer Health Information
University of Connecticut Health Center Library's consumer health information program for Connecticut residents and public libraries. Research service for Connecticut consumers with personal medical questions. Helpful tips for doing your own research.
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Connecticut Department of Public Health
Several useful links to Connecticut information: licensing, vital records, statistics and more.
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Consumer Reports Drug Reports
Usage and safety information on thousands of drugs. Compare retail drug prices at DestinationRx.
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Food and Drug Administration
Select the "Drug Information Pathfinder," under the "Drug Information" tab to read about recent drug approvals, generic drugs, drug safety and adverse drug reactions, imports and buying drugs on the Internet, clinical trials, the drug review process, and dietary supplements. From the main page, there is a link to a catalog of FDA approved drugs, an inactive ingredient database, and the safety and adverse event reporting program. Subscribe to their daily or weekly updates of important drug news.
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Health & Wellness Resource Center
Full text and indexing of medical journals, pamphlets, encyclopedias of medicine and alternative health and drug information.
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Healthfinder
From the US Department of Health and Human Services, a gateway to consumer information on diseases, medical conditions, health promotion and many other topics.
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Magill’s Medical Guide
Compendium of medical information suitable for student research as well as use by general readers, including patients and caregivers.
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Mayo Clinic
From the famed Mayo Clinic, information on diseases and conditions, treatment decisions, drugs and supplements, healthy living, and health assessment tools. Special features include online videos of exercises, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, medical conditions, healthy recipes and self-care information.
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MedlinePlus
Information on over 750 diseases and medical conditions, with links to relevant citations and abstracts of medical journal articles.
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Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
Resources for patients and their families
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National Institutes of Health Senior Health
Fact sheets on diseases and medical topics from NIH clearinghouses. Includes current research studies funded by NIH. Features health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health.
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National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
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Nursing Home Comparison
Provides detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Searchable by state. Includes a guide to choosing a nursing home and a nursing home checklist to help make informed choices.
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Science Resource Center
Focuses on key concepts taught in school classrooms including biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, math, environmental science, life science, medicine, space science, computer science, technology, history of science, science and society, science as inquiry, science-related biographies and more.
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University of Connecticut Health Center Library
Discover all contact details, hours of operation, number of books available and descriptions. Link to databases, the library catalog and more.
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Hospitals
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Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Discover all contact details, hours of operation, number of books available and descriptions. Link to databases, the library catalog and more.
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Hospital of Central Connecticut
Acute-care hospital with campuses in New Britain and Southington.
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St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center is a non-profit hospital located in Hartford, CT. Programs, physicians directory, services and more.
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University of Connecticut Health Center
The University of Connecticut Health Center is composed of the School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, John Dempsey Hospital, the UConn Medical Group, UConn Health Partners and University Dentists in Farmington, CT.
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US News Directory of American's Hospitals
The U.S. News/American Hospital Association Directory provides key information on over 5,000 hospitals nationwide. Search by hospital type, location, services offered, etc.
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Veteran's Administration of Connecticut
Connecticut State Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Locate programs, services and publications for the veteran.
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Physicians
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American Board of Medical Specialities
Verify the certification status of any physician in the 24 specialities of the ABMS. Registration is required (free) and each user is limited to five searches in a 24-hour period.
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American Medical Association
Gives credentials of physicians including medical school attended, year of graduation and specialties.
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Physician Profiles - Connecticut Department of Public Health
Profiles of all physicians practicing in Connecticut. Includes information on education, special training, specialties, honors and awards, publications, disciplinary actions and medical malpractice claims. For additional information on physician disciplinary actions read the Regulatory Action Reports. These reports include disciplinary actions and sanctions against doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, day care centers, nursing homes and others.
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Print Resources
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Search the library catalog for an extensive collection of medical, nutrition and other books related to the field of medicine.
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