Wegner Library Information

Here are a few places to find freely available health information that does not require a library subscription to access. 

MedlinePlus  

MedlinePlus (medlineplus.gov) is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  Its mission is to present high-quality, relevant health and wellness information that is trusted, easy to understand, and free of advertising, in both English and Spanish. Search tips. 

MedlinePlus now contains the former site Genetics Home Reference. Find consumer-friendly information about genetic conditions (medlineplus.gov/genetics).

Merck Manual (consumer version) 

First published in 1899 as a small reference book for physicians and pharmacists, the Manual (merckmanual.com) grew in size and scope to become one of the most widely used comprehensive medical resources for professionals and consumers. Merck believes that health information is a universal right and that every person is entitled to accurate, accessible and usable medical information. 

PubMed Central (PMC)

PMC (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc) is a free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM). This content includes articles that have been formally published in a scholarly journal, author manuscripts that have been peer-reviewed and accepted for publication in a journal, and preprint versions of articles that have been made public prior to peer review.*  User guide.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) 

The NCCIH (nccih.nih.gov) Information about complementary health/integrative health products and practice, such as herbs, supplements, mindfulness, massage, yoga, acupuncture, and more. 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

The CDC (cdc.gov) is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. Find information on hundreds of health topics and diseases, as well as information regarding recommended routine vaccinations and those recommended prior to travel abroad. The site also contains national and state level data and statistics on health and disease.

Traveling to another country? Check to see what vaccinations are recommended and sometimes required by destination: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

The resources above are not a replacement for medical advice. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. 

* Consult multiple resources and do not rely on any one article for all information.