Health


	Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medicalwords.ht... 5 Click the title to vote Interactive tutorial to understand medical words.
	MedlinePlus Guide to Healthy Web Surfing Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthywebsurfi... 5 Click the title to vote Guide to healthy web surfing.
	NC Health Info Contributed by: UNC Health Sciences Library Link: http://www.nchealthinfo.org/index.cfm 5 Click the title to vote NC Health Info is an online guide to web sites of quality health and medical information and local health services throughout North Carolina. Designed to meet the needs and interests of North Carolinians, NC Health Info leads users to resources that are reliable and easy to understand. Links on NC Health Info are selected and maintained by North Carolina librarians.
	Beyond an Apple a Day: Providing Consumer Health Information at Your Library Contributed by: National Library of Medicine Link: http://nnlm.gov/training/consumer/apple/ 5 Click the title to vote Want to improve your consumer health collection and services? Interested in improving your reference skills for providing health information for the public? Then this class is for you. Starting with a discussion about the information seeking behaviors of consumers, the class focuses on the provision of consumer health information services for the public. We will also cover health literacy, planning the service, the reference interview, consumer health online, collection development, collaboration, community partnerships, outreach and marketing. Students will also learn about how to stay up to date on consumer health librarianship.
	Healthfinder.gov Contributed by: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://www.healthfinder.gov/ 5 Click the title to vote Contains resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring the most reliable health information on the Internet.
	African American Community Health Contributed by: National Library of Medicine Link: http://nnlm.gov/training/aframhealth/ 4 Click the title to vote African American communities see diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease affecting their friends and families every day. Free online resources from the National Library of Medicine and other reliable sources are available to help.
	ABCs of DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers Contributed by: National Library of Medicine Link: http://nnlm.gov/training/genetics/index.html 3 Click the title to vote Consumers need access to information and resources about genetic information in a manner that is understandable. Librarians working with the public need to be aware of the issues surrounding genetics and resources to assist patrons in locating and evaluating sometimes complex and confusing information. This class explores basic concepts such as genes and chromosomes and offers an overview of genetic disorders, genetic testing, genetic counseling, and the Human Genome Project.
	Things to Know about Evaluating Medical Resources on the Web Contributed by: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Link: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/webresources 3 Click the title to vote This short guide contains questions to consider when searching for health information online.
	Guide on how to create a health website Contributed by: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://www.health.gov/healthliteracyonline/ 1 Click the title to vote This guide is written for Web designers, Web content specialists, and other public health communication professionals to create a health Web site that's easy to use, particularly for people with limited literacy skills and limited experience using the web.
	Cuida Tu Salud Con Servicios En Línea Contributed by: Club Digital Link: http://club-digital.com/leccion9 0 Click the title to vote Obtén información sobre el seguro médico en internet. El seguro médico te protege contra los costos médicos altos y lo ofrecen las compañías de seguros médicos. La mayoría recibe su seguro médico de su empleador. Esta lección te presentará los recursos sobre seguro médico disponibles en internet.
	How to Find Health Information Online Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Link: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/whocares/hea... 0 Click the title to vote Get help searching for and finding health information online.
	Online Health Contributed by: OnGuard Online Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Link: http://onguardonline.gov/media/game-0004-follywood... 0 Click the title to vote Match wits with an opponent and an array of guest stars answering questions about health products and information online.
	How to Find Reliable HIV/AIDS Treatment Information on the Internet Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://orise.orau.gov/files/hctt/AIDSTreatment_rev... 0 Click the title to vote Guide to finding reliable HIV/AIDS treatment information online.
	MedlinePlus: Evaluating Health Information Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/evaluatinghealt... 0 Click the title to vote Guide to evaluating health information.
	MedlinePlus: Health Literacy Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthliteracy.... 0 Click the title to vote Guide to health literacy.
	MedlinePlus: Understanding Medical Research Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/understandingme... 0 Click the title to vote Guide to understanding medical research.
	Medline Plus Contributed by: National Institutes of Health National Library of Medicine Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/aboutmedlineplu... 0 Click the title to vote The National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
	Helping Older Adults Search for Health Information: A Toolkit for Trainers Contributed by: National Institute on Aging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://nihseniorhealth.gov/toolkit/toolkit.html 0 Click the title to vote Resource developed by the National Institute on Aging. Use these free, easy-to-use training materials to help older adults find reliable, up-to-date online health information on their own.
	Online Health Information: Can You Trust It? Contributed by: National Institute on Aging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Link: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/online-h... 0 Click the title to vote Guide to finding reliable information online for older adults.
	Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle Contributed by: National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health Link: http://understandingrisk.cancer.gov/ 0 Click the title to vote Interactive site on cancer risk