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Health & Wellness Resource Center
Discover reliable health information through access to full-text articles of nursing and allied health journals, pamphlets, newsletters, periodicals, newspapers, encyclopedias, and more. This comprehensive consumer health resource provides accurate, authoritative information on a full range of health-related issues, including diseases, disorders, traditional and alternative therapies, and current hot topics. Content is added daily to ensure that researchers receive the most up-to-date health content.
Merck Manual Consumer Version
Information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news and more, written in everyday language as well as photos, videos, and animations.
Academic OneFile
Find peer-reviewed, full-text articles from journals in the areas of the physical and social sciences, technology, medicine, engineering, the arts, literature, and more. Undergraduate researchers can expand and refine search results through the Topic Finder, and citation tools are integrated directly into the user’s workflow.
GALE eBooks
Explore encyclopedias and specialized reference sources on a variety of topics from history, government, environment, math, and more!
General OneFile
Explore this general-interest periodical resource offering nearly more than 15,000 titles with more than 8,800 in full text. With millions of articles available in PDF and HTML full-text, the collection is also supplemented by reference, newspaper, and audio content.
Science Reference Center
Perform research from hundreds of full text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other reliable sources. View more than 280,000 high-quality science images from sources such as UPI, Getty, NASA, National Geographic and the Nature Picture Library.
PACE Program
Are you 65 or older and need help paying for your medications? The PACE Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department Aging, assists qualified state residents who are 65 years of age or older in paying for their prescription medications. PACE works with Medicare Part D and employer plans, retiree coverage, and Veteran’s benefits to provide seamless coverage with low to no-cost fees. For more information or to apply, call 1-800-225-7223 or visit https://pacecares.magellanhealth.com.
Additional Resources
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Diseases and Other Health Conditions
Alzheimer’s
- Alzheimer’s Association and The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
- National Institute on Aging – Alzheimer’s Caregiving
Information and support for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s, from everyday care to legal and financial issues.
Asthma
- American Lung Association
- American Lung Association in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Department of Health – Asthma
- Just For Kids – Allergy & Asthma Games
Brain Injury & Concussion
- Brainline.org
Information, support, and research to maximize the quality of life for those with brain injuries and their families. - Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – HEADS UP
Cancer
- Cancer Care
- myCancerConnection
A cancer support community that offers free, one-on-one support regardless of where a person is receiving treatment. - National Cancer Institute
Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
- AIDSinfo
Comprehensive site including basic information on HIV/AIDS, fact sheets, infographics, clinical trails, and more. - TheBody.com
Site that includes basic information, HIV/AID resources centers, tools, and up to date news and research.
Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Mental Health
- Safe2Say Something
A violence prevention program where youth can anonymously report threatening behaviors and activities endangering themselves or others. - American Psychiatric Association
Find a psychiatrist or other mental health services near you. - National Institute of Mental Health
The lead federal agency for research on mental disorders; includes basic information on events, finding treatment, joining a study, and more. - American Psychological Association
APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). - National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) and NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania for local resources.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Information on recovery options and finding treatment.
Obesity
- Obesity Society
- American Obesity Treatment Association (AOTA)
- Compulsive Eaters Anonymous
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Overweight and Obesity
Stroke
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – Stroke Information Page
- American Stroke Association
Other Recommended Sites
Healthcare & Insurance
Pennsylvania Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP provides low-cost comprehensive health coverage to children, and sometimes pregnant women, for families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid.
Medicare and Medigap Insurance
What is it and how to buy it.
Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Services
Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Key services, press releases, consumer resources and more.
Health by Age or Group
Children & Infants
- KidsHealth.org
A wealth of information on children’s health aimed at kids, teens, parents, and educators. - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Vaccines for Children
Teens
- TeensHealth.org
- Body and Mind (BAM)
- Teen Health
- Go Ask Alice!
A question and answer internet service supported by a team of Columbia University health promotion specialists, health care providers, and other health professionals. Questions are received & answered confidentially and often include links to other resources. - Safe2Say Something
A violence prevention program where youth can anonymously report threatening behaviors and activities endangering themselves or others.
Seniors
- Go4Life
A National Institute of Aging website that promotes physical activity, motivation, and healthy eating for seniors. - NIH National Institute on Aging
Men
Women
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Resources
- National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
- SAGE
Advocacy & Services for LGBT elders. - LGBT National Help Center
Free and confidential peer-support and local resources for youth, adults, and seniors. - The Trevor Project
Crisis and suicide prevention.
People with Disabilities
- Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation – Paralysis Resource Center
- DeafDoc.org
Health education in American Sign Language - National Limb Loss Resource Center
- Disability Rights Pennsylvania
Provides advocacy services to people with disabilities. - Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
Online support community for parents or family members of children with special needs.
African Americans
Hispanic Americans
Native Americans
Asian Americans
Military and Veterans
- Veterans and Military Health
- Military Crisis Line and Veterans Crisis Line
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- BrainlineMilitary.org
- Wounded Warrior Project
Homeless
- MedlinePlus – Homeless Health Concerns
- National Runaway Safeline
1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
Travelers
Healthy Living
Food & Fitness
Dental Health
Safe Sex
- I Wanna Know
- Center for Young Women’s Health
- Beforeplay.org
- Planned Parenthood
Birth control, healthy relationships, sexually transmitted diseases and more.
Pregnancy
- Pregnancy & Newborn Center
- Healthy Pregnancy
- LactMed
Drugs and supplements and possible effects on lactation, mothers and infants.
Immunizations
Safety & First Aid
- American Red Cross
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Information on recalls, outbreaks, foodborne illness, nutrition, and more. - Consumer Product Safety Commission
- KidsInDanger.org
Hazards and recalls of children’s products. - Household Products Database
Health and safety information on household products
Alcohol & Drugs
- Rethinking Drinking
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Faces & Voices of Recovery
Stop Smoking
