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Great Health Websites

 

Be sure to include these great websites as a part of your health research!

 

 

KPL is not responsible for any information contained on these websites. If you have questions about the application of any information contained on these websites, please consult your doctor.

 

 

You can also download our topical Health Information Guides.

 

 

 

Great Starting Points

 

 

KPL Databases


Your KPL card gives you access to premier health databases that offer general health information, research reports, and topical articles from respected publications and authors within the medical field.

 

You can easily access these databases, which are listed on the right, either at the library or from home.

 

 

Health Canada

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca

 

This government website is an excellent source for Canadian health news, product recalls, and resources for a variety of health topics.

 

 

Mayo Clinic

http://www.mayoclinic.com

 

At the Mayo Clinic, doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients. This joint effort is evident on their searchable site that provides quality, reliable health and medical information.

 

 

MedlinePlus

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

 

The authoritative health information on MedlinePlus has been compiled and evaluated by the staff at the American National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This site features an excellent encyclopedia, drug and supplement information, and interactive patient tutorials.

 

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Alternative Health & Complementary Medicine

 

 

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) on PubMed

http://nccam.nih.gov/research/camonpubmed/

 

Search this subset of the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed database for alternative medicine information.

 

 

Homeopathic Medical Council of Canada

http://www.hmcc.ca

 

This is the official website for the professional association representing homeopathic doctors and the promotion of homeopathic medicine throughout Canada.

 

 

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

http://nccam.nih.gov

 

Here you will find health information and research on complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) topics.

 

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Children's Health

 

 

About Kids Health

http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/

 

Created by Sick Kids Hospital to provide information to parents, this site is rated as one of the Top 10 Canadian Health Websites by the Consumer Health Information Providers Group. Also features a website for kids.

 

 

Caring for Kids

http://www.caringforkids.cps.ca

 

Caring for Kids provides reliable children's health information from the Canadian Paediatric Society.

 

 

Dr. Greene: Caring for the Next Generation

http://www.drgreene.com/

 

Respected paediatrician Dr. Greene has created this site filled with topical, down-to-earth information about babies and children.

 

 

Kid's Health

http://kidshealth.org

 

With separate sites for parents, kids and teens, this resource shares health information in a way that is fun and age-appropriate for the intended audience.

 

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Disease Prevention and Wellness

 

 

Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Network (CPEDN)

http://www.cancer-prevention.ca/

 

The CPEDN is a locally-based network made up of health professionals, organizations and individuals who are involved in and/or interested in cancer prevention and early detection issues and activities in Waterloo Region. Check this website for cancer prevention news, online resources, and local events.

 

 

Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (CCDPC)

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdpc-cpcmc/index_e.html

 

The CCDPC, a division of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), offers statistics on chronic disease surveillance in Canada, current programs aimed at preventing disease, and links to PHAC information on chronic diseases.

 

 

Live Well – Wellington-Dufferin Guelph Public Health

http://www.wdglivewell.ca/

 

This website, created by Wellington-Dufferin Guelph Public Health, features various learning modules and tools to help you learn how to live a healthy lifestyle.

 

 

United States Centre for Disease Control (CDC)

http://www.cdc.gov

 

The CDC’s online communication channel provides reliable information on diseases and conditions, environmental health, safety, and other health and wellness topics.

 

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Healthcare Services & Physician Information

 

 

Find a Doctor - Ontario

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/healthcareconnect/public/

 

Health Care Connect helps Ontarians who are without a family health care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) to find one. Please note you will require a valid health card, your mailing address must be up-to-date, and you cannot already have a family doctor in order to register for the program.

 

 

Ministry of Health and Long Term Care

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/

 

Your source for information about Ontario’s health system, including health care options, health programs and services, healthy living, and more.

 

 

Region of Waterloo Hospitals

http://chd.region.waterloo.on.ca/en/partnersprofessionals/localhospitals.asp

 

Here you can find a list of websites for local hospitals in the Region of Waterloo, as well as information on finding a physician..

 

 

Region of Waterloo Public Health - Resource Centre

http://chd.region.waterloo.on.ca/en/researchResourcesPublications/
resourcecentrelendinglibrary.asp

 

The Public Health Resource Centre website lists services and materials available to everyone who lives, works or goes to school in the Waterloo Region. Resources include videos, educational kits and pamphlets.

 

 

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Locate a Medical Specialist

http://rcpsc.medical.org/dof/index_e.php

 

Locate specialists in particular cities, research credentials for specialists, and view lists for physicians in specific specialties.

 

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Languages Other Than English

 

 

Ethnomed

http://www.ethnomed.org

 

20 languages and cross-cultural medicine information brought to you by the University of Washington.

 

 

Healthy Roads

http://www.healthyroadsmedia.org/index.htm


Here you can find print, audio and video health information, available in a variety of languages.

 

 

MedlinePlus: Health Information in Other Languages

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/languages.html

 

Multimedia and printable resources in 45 different languages can be accessed at Medline Plus.

 

 

NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

http://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/publicationsandresources/topics.asp


Health information for non-English speaking communities. Search resources by topic or by language.

 

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Medical Professionals & Students

 

 

British Medical Journal (BMJ)

http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/

 

Established in 1840, the BMJ is a now available in an online format with free, full-text articles for everything published since 1994.

 

 

Canadian Medical Association Journal

http://www.cmaj.ca/

 

Canada’s leading health sciences journal features free access to full-text health articles and research.

 

 

Free Books 4 Doctors

http://www.freebooks4doctors.com/

 

"Free Books 4 Doctors" allows you to access online editions of well-known medical textbooks and reference books for free.

 

 

Health Sciences Online

http://hso.info

 

Created through a partnership between the World Health Organization, U.S. Centres for Disease Control, and other prominent medical organizations, the HSO database features reliable, free health sciences knowledge information. Browse or search from over 50,000 items selected from accredited educational sources including universities, governments, and professional societies.

 

 

Merriam-Webster Online Medical Dictionary

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html

 

This searchable dictionary, hosted on the Medline Plus website, gives definitions for medical terms.

 

 

PubMed

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?DB=pubmed

 

Free database search for biomedical journal citations. Some full-text articles are freely available.

 

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Mental Health

 

 

Canadian Mental Health Association

http://www.cmha.ca/

 

Covers all aspects of mental health, including facts and support resources. Visit the CMHA’s Grand River Branch website for information on local education and support for mental wellness.

 

 

Mental Health Canada

http://www.mentalhealthcanada.com/

 

This comprehensive directory of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Counsellors, and Psychotherapists allows you to search by professional designation, gender and location.

 

 

National Institute of Mental Health

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

 

This website created by the United States Government includes information on all aspects of mental health.

 

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Older Adults' Health

 

 

Community Care Access Centre of Waterloo Region

http://www.ccacwat.on.ca/index.asp

 

This site provides information about community and long-term care for people of all ages, including seniors, and features a Long-Term Care Home Directory for the Waterloo-Wellington area.

 

 

Merck Manual of Geriatrics

http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/geriatrics.html

 

This online version of the print book serves as a comprehensive health resource for older adults.

 

 

National Institutes of Health - Senior's Health

http://www.nihseniorhealth.gov

 

The National Institutes of Health website includes health information on a variety of topics related to older adults.

 

 

SeniorsInfo.ca

http://www.seniorsinfo.ca/en/welcome

 

The Government of Ontario has created this website to list provincially recognized health care resources and information pages for seniors.

 

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