Consumer Health

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The library provides access to a variety of health information in print and audiovisual formats and through a wide range of online and Internet resources. The Consumer Health Librarian is available to assist you finding information to answer your health questions at the Consumer Health Library, located in the Main Library, 201 Chestnut Street, Wilmington or can be reached at 798-6307. This page provides links to selected resources to assist you in finding reliable health information.

Links to Major Resource Collections

MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from government agencies and health-related organizations.

NC Health Info offers access to web sites of health and medical information and local www.nchealth.orghealth services for North Carolinians

NCLive provides access to a variety of databases and other online resources

Links to Topic Specific Sites

Getting Started - Links to sites that will assist in finding reliable health information and evaluating the quality of websites and information.

Health Care Provides & Services - These sites help you find information on doctors and other health professionals and health and medical services in the local area .

Diseases & Conditions - Links to sites on specific diseases and organizations.

Tests, Medications, and Treatments - Links to sites on diagnostic tests, drugs, surgery, alternative and complementary medicine, and other therapies.

Family Health & Fitness - These sites will help keep the family healthy, covering the health needs of children, teens, adults, and seniors.

Other Resources - Includes:

Easy to English Language

Books and encyclopedias

En Espanol
Para encontrar informacion sobre el salud en espanol

RSS Health News from MedlinePlus

Links to Major Resource Collections

Links to Topic Specific Sites

RSS Health News from MedlinePlus

RSS Alerts from the FDA