Health Info

Sometimes it’s hard to know if the information you find on the web is trustworthy. Or, what if you just can’t find what you need.

Ask an Info Pro from the OU Health Science Center Library for guidance. 3 ways:

• Email – bird-reference@ouhsc.edu
• Phone – (405) 271-2285 x48752 voicemail is available for after-hours.

You get to talk with a real person who knows the medical information ropes.

Health and Patient Information Websites

cancer.gov
Free, credible, current, comprehensive information about cancer prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, research across the cancer spectrum, clinical trials, and news and links to other NCI websites.

familydoctor.org
Health information for the whole family by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

healthfinder.gov
Resources on a wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet.

Medline Plus
Find information on health conditions, wellness issues, and more in easy-to-read language.

kidshealth.org
Health information you can trust about kids and teens that’s free of “doctor speak.”

Other Reliable Sources

• Mayo Clinic
• Centers for Disease Control
• Net Wellness Consumer Health
• American Cancer Society
• American Diabetes Association
• American Foundation for the Blind
• American Heart Association
• Stroke Association

Medical and Health Journals & Magazines

Consumer Health Complete is a database that contains a wealth of information. Depending on how and where you connect, you may need special login username and password to access.

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