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Health and Medicine Subject Guide
The issue of health and medicine is a very popular topic in the library. It is important to remember that any of the materials suggested in this list should only be used as a supplementary source of information. Any questions or uneasiness about a disease, symptoms, treatment, or medication should be directed to a healthcare professional.
Physicians/Hospitals | Drugs & Medications | Diseases & Illnesses | In Camden County | In New Jersey
Start your online research here:
Medline Plus
http://medlineplus.gov/
Medline Plus is the best starting point for all kinds of health information. You'll be directed to current, reputable medical information as well as where to go for further help. Extensive information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health on over 600 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials.
Finding the right doctor is an important decision. The books and web sites listed below are places to go to check the schooling and affiliation of physicians and specialists.
Web Resources:
American Medical Association-Directory of Physicians
https://apps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/
This internet site provides physician data for more than 650,000 doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy or osteopathic medicine. This site also includes information on diseases and illnesses.
ALSO TRY
Look up New Jersey Physicians and check on their educational background and license information.
Drugs and Medications
Descriptions of prescription and over-the-counter medication such as dosage, side effects and other information can be located in the following books and web sites. The drug can be searched by both generic and brand names.
Print Resources:
Complete Drug Reference - Ref 615.1 Com
Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR)- Please ask at the Reference Desk
Physician Desk Reference for Non-prescription Drugs - Ref 615.1 Phy
Web Resources:
Drug Checker
https://www.drugs.com/?type=1
This service allows you to take the preventive step of determining whether the drugs you are taking interact with each other, or interact with a certain food, and cause a bad reaction in your body. Can also be used to find general information on specific drugs.
MedicineNet
http://www.medicinenet.com
An extensive and well-designed medical site. Sections include: Diseases and Conditions; Procedures and Tests; Medications; First Aid; Poison Control. There is also an continually updated medical dictionary that is written for the layperson as well as the doctor.
Prescriber's Digital Reference
https://www.pdr.net
This is the online version of the Physicians' Desk Reference. Information on drugs and supplements, diseases and conditions,
Medline Plus
http://medlineplus.gov
Includes information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health on prescription and nonprescription drugs.
Diseases and Illnesses
The books and web sites listed below are general medical reference materials. They provide basic information such as a description of the symptoms and signs, diagnosis and recommended treatment on various diseases and illnesses.
Print Resources:
Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment - Please ask at the Reference Desk
Merck Manual - Please ask at the Reference Desk
The manual is by type of disease and provides a description of the symptoms and recommended treatment. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.merck.com.
Web Resources:
National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/
This site is designed for "anyone with a question on cancer, in particular: patients, caregivers, health care professionals, researchers and others." Information on this site is reviewed and revised regularly by experts in oncology and related specialties and is based on the latest research in the field.
Oncolink-University of Pennsylvania
https://www.oncolink.org/
Provides information for patients, their families and other healthcare professionals on many areas of cancer.
Medline Plus
http://medlineplus.gov/
Extensive information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health on over 600 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials.
Healthfinder
https://health.gov
Consumer oriented web site that has links to information on a variety of health related issues.
MedicineNet
http://medicinenet.com
Health information provided by a network of U.S. Board Certified Physicians working together to provide the public with current, comprehensive medical information, written in easy to understand language. Medicinenet also has great information on Procedures and Tests
In Camden County
Health Services
Camden County offers a wide variety of programs and services for you and your family. http://www.camdencounty.com/health
Division of Community Health provides a variety of health, wellness, and clinical services for you and your family. Many of these services are provided in cooperation with other health care providers and are offered free, or on a sliding fee scale.
Cancer Resources
Search for information about cancer and find resources available in Camden County.
Mental Health
New Jersey Department of Human Services Crisis/Screening centers in our county.
Transportation to doctor’s appointments
Check for transportation programs for seniors and people with disabilities.
In New Jersey
Doctor Bills
New Jersey Medicaid program provides medical assistance to those who qualify.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free help to New Jersey's Medicare beneficiaries who have problems or questions about their health insurance.
Medication Costs
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled program (PAAD) assists eligible New Jersey residents with prescription drug costs.
Senior Gold Prescription Plan Discount Plan is a state funded program with different eligibility requirements than PAAD.
Health Insurance for Children
NJ Family Care provides affordable health coverage for children and certain low income parents.
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund assists families coping with a child with a serious medical condition.
Doctor profiles
Search for your doctor in the New Jersey Health Care Profile. Find information such as education and board certification.
Mental Health
NJ Mental Health Cares is New Jersey’s mental health information and referral service. They will connect you to the services that you need.
New Jersey Department of Human Services provides Information and resources for persons living with mental illness and their families.
Assistive Technology
NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center provides free public library services to state residents who cannot read standard printed materials because of a visual impairment, physical handicap or learning disability.
Department of Human Services Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing distributes assistive technology to qualified New Jersey residents with hearing loss.
General health information resources
2-1-1 Non Emergency
Search the database or call 211 to get information for a variety of community services and resources.
New Jersey Quitline – NJ Quitline is a free telephone-counseling service for smokers who are ready to stop. Call today and speak with your own quit coach. Currently qualified participants in New Jersey Quitline receive a two week supply of nicotine replacement therapy patches.
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