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Recommended Websites
- MedlinePlus & MedlinePlus en Español
Authoritative medical information from government health organizations, with coverage of:
- diseases, illnesses, health conditions & wellness issues,
- drugs, herbs & supplements, and
- a directory of health information organizations by name or topic
- Drug Information Panel
Quality information on over 30,000 drugs – from the National Library of Medicine - Hampshire Hope
Community partnership to help people & families struggling with opioids - Health Care Proxy Form
Appoint someone to make health care decisions on your behalf with this simple legal form - Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Nonprofit grading of hospitals based on errors, accidents, and infections - Massachusetts Physician Profiles
Search for a doctor by name, specialty, or zip code – via the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Free and confidential support for people in distress — available 24/7 - See also: Resources for Seniors & Caregivers in the Amherst Area
LYME DISEASE
- Ticks & Tickborne Diseases
Find authoritative information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Tick Report — from the Laboratory of Medical Zoology at UMass Amherst
Mail or drop-off a tick to have it tested for disease-causing pathogens
Library Tools
- Health & Wellness Resource Center
Find up-to-date health information from trustworthy sources - Health Reference Center Academic
Find full-text articles from nursing and health journals and other authoritative sources - Nursing & Allied Health (OneFile)
Search within an authoritative collection including full-text titles cited in the CINAHL
PLEASE NOTE: Information provided by the Jones Library and its librarians has been gathered from a variety of consumer health resources. You may find material that contains information that is different in opinion from that of your health care provider. This information should not be interpreted as medical or professional advice. All medical information should be reviewed with your health care professional for clarification about how this information may or may not apply to your unique clinical situation or overall health.