Health Information & Services

• MedlinePlus
  A great place to start your health research! This site contains trustworthy 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 topic or name

• Amherst Senior Center — Health & Wellness Services
• Assisted Living Resources
  A directory of certified residences & consumer guide from the state's Office of Elder Affairs
• Choosing Wisely
  Make informed decisions about medical tests and procedures
• Guide to Getting & Using Your Health Records
  You have a right to your health records; learn how to request, correct, and use them
• Hampshire Health Connect
  This program from Cooley Dickinson Hospital helps uninsured and under-insured people access health coverage and health care
• Health Care Proxy Form
  Appoint someone to make health care decisions on your behalf with this simple legal form
• Highland Valley Elder Services
  Regional services and programs for older adults and caregivers
• Massachusetts Physician Profiles
  Search for a doctor by name, specialty, or zip code – via the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
• Massachusetts RMV — Resources for Older Drivers
  Resources to promote safe driving for seniors & caregivers

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.