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Subscription databases These databases provide specialized information, including newspaper and magazine articles that are not available for free on the Internet. They are paid for by your library. | Free Web sites

Subscription Databases

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Information on swine flu from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health Article from Medline Plus, the NLM's free medical database

ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialities
ABMS Directory
See a librarian for full access to this online resource. Biographical and professional information on board certified physicians in 50 specialties and 100 plus subspecialties.

Health and Science Reference Collection
Virtual Reference Library
Gale
Over 330 encyclopedias and specialized reference sources. Includes Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, Gale Encyclopedia of Science and other reference works on health and science.

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Medline
FirstSearch
Coverage of all areas of medicine. Produced by the National Library of Medicine.

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Medline Plus
Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Free Web site.

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New Book of Popular Science
Grolier Online
Encyclopedia articles and activities on science and mathematics.

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ReferenceUSA Health Care
Information on 650,000 U.S. physicians and dentists.

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Salem Health Online
Information on health topics – based on Magill's Medical Guide.


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ADA Dentist Finder
Locate a dentist through the American Dental Association.

AMA Doctor Finder
Basic information about individual physicians in the United States.

Autism Resource Center
An online library of autism-related resources, put together by the Des Plaines Public Library. Resources for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals on the spectrum and anyone interested in learning more about autism and related services.

Cook County Department of Public Health
Information about public health programs and services, as well as local health statistics.

Free Medical Journals
Access to online medical journals, sorted by title and specialty. Includes journals in other languages.

Girls' Health issues
News and information on girls’ health topics, including body changers, self-esteem, relationships, fitness and nutrition. Information specialists from the Office on Women’s Health are available to give health information in English and Spanish at 800-994-9662 (TDD: 888-220-5446).

HealthCare.gov
A one stop shop for information regarding the Affordable Care Act and for all of the options for health insurance coverage.

Health Care Reform - White House site
Information on how health care reform will affect you.

The Household Products Database
Information on the potential health effects of ingredients contained in common household products.

Illinois License Look-up
Licenses of doctors, dentists and other professionals regulated by the state of Illinois, including any disciplinary action.

Lab Tests Online
How lab tests are conducted and what the results mean.

MCYAF Local Resources Page for Alcohol/Substance Abuse
MCYAF is the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation. Helpful list of local service providers, Web sites, books and other resources, particularly for help with teen substance abuse

MedlinePlus
Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Northwestern Health Learning Center
Medical information from Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Health Library.

PubMed
Over 16 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles dating back to the 1950s.

RxList
Prescription drug information for consumers.

Senior Health
Senior-friendly Web site that offers reliable health and wellness information for and about people ages 60+.

UIC College of Dentistry
Information for prospective patients of the dental college.


Women's Health issues
News and information about women’s health issues, including breastfeeding, pregnancy, menopause and violence against women. You may also call the Office of Women’s Health information specialists and breastfeeding peer counselors toll-free at 800-994-9662 (TDD: 888-220-5446). Information over the phone is available in English and Spanish.

Science

WebElements Periodic Table
Descriptions of each of the chemical elements on the periodic table.

General Chemistry Online
Articles, tools, tutorials and exam guides for chemistry students.

Physlink.com
Comprehensive physics and astronomy information.

Nasa.gov
Information on space exploration from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.



 
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