HEALTH
Explore a vast collection of books, resources and tools available for downloading to your computer, tablet or mobile device. Search here to download an eBook, improve your financial literacy, search your family tree, get homework help, read an eZine – and so much more.
Sites listed are for the exclusive use of library patrons. Enter your Library ID number when prompted. (Located on the back of your library card.)
Sites marked with an asterisk* are provided as part of the POWER Library, Pennsylvania’s Electronic Library. This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, Governor.
HEALTH & WELLNESS RESOURCE CENTER
Personal Health Information
Health & Wellness Resource Center offers 24/7 access to full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and much more. Perfect for researchers at all levels.
HEALTHFINDER.GOV
Personal Health Information
A collection of tools and articles to help stay healthy. Learn about nutrition, diseases, health conditions, parenting and more.
MAYO HEALTH CLINIC
Personal Health Information
Learn about health conditions, diseases, medical procedures, treatment and research.
MEDLINEPLUS
Personal Health Information
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, 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.
MEDLINEPLUS FOR TEENS
Personal Health Information for Teens
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, 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.
MERCK MANUAL
Professional and Personal Health Information
Health information for both health care professional and individuals. Topics range from symptoms, drug information, news, resources and general medical topics.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
Personal Health Information
Explore a wealth of nationally funded health research and news on health conditions, diseases, wellness and more.
NEIGHBORLY
Neighborly helps individuals and families find free or reduced-cost services in their communities. Search for local resources to access food, housing, child care, transportation, utility assistance, healthcare, financial assistance and other needs.
PHYSICIANS DESK REFERENCE
Drug Information
Research medications for up to date information on drugs, treatments, dosage and possible side effects.
TEENS HEALTH
Personal Health Information for Teens
Not only provides facts about health, but “also provides teens with perspective, advice, and comfort about a wide range of physical, emotional, and behavioral issues that affect children and teens.
- MEMBER LIBRARIES
- Abington Community Library
- Lackawanna County Children’s Library
- Taylor Community Library
- Albright Memorial Library
- Library Express
- Valley Community Library
- Carbondale Public Library
- Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
- Lackawanna County Bookmobile
- Dalton Community Library
- North Pocono Public Library
