Consumer Health Complete
Consumer-oriented health content, from mainstream to holistic medicine. Full text for more than 560 magazines and journals. 230 full-text health reference books and encyclopedias. Hundreds of medical images and diagrams.
Online Resources
The following are databases to which the library has subscribed and websites that are affiliated with the library or host library-owned content. For an A-Z listing of all online resources, click here.
Alt HealthWatch
Alternative and holistic approaches to health care and wellness. Full-text articles for more than 190 international, and often peer-reviewed journals. Subjects include acupuncture, aromatherapy, childbirth, Chinese medicine, chiropractic, creative therapies, cross-cultural therapies, energy medicine, herbalism, homeopathy, mind-body... (read more)
AtoZdatabases
Discover businesses, people, jobs and more! AtoZdatabases includes whitepages and yellowpages phone and address listings, plus a wealth of additional information. It is ideal for finding friends and relatives, researching local businesses, finding employment opportunities, developing sales leads and mailing lists, market research, ... (read more)
Marathon County Pulse
Marathon County Pulse exists as a result of community partners seeing the value of having easily accessible and accurate data that describes the health and community conditions of Marathon County.Through funding from organizations in our area, Marathon County was able to create Marathon County Pulse, a platform that aids in making informed decisions around... (read more)
PubMed
PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally.The PubMed database contains more than 30 million citations and abstracts of biomedical literature. It does not include full-text journal articles; however, links to the full text are often... (read more)
Websites
The following are third-party websites suggested by library staff for your consideration according to our Materials Selection Procedure. Use these websites at your own risk; they are not controlled or monitored by the library.
Addictions.com
A resource website that helps people seeking addiction resources and services.
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin
The ADRC-CW promotes choice and independence through personalized education, advocacy and access to services that prevent, delay and lessen the impacts of aging and disabilities in the lives of adults.
American Physical Society: Physical Review
APS publications serve the international physics community with peer-reviewed research journals, news and commentary about the latest research published in the Physical Review Journals, news about and for members, information about physics and its place in the world, and blogs covering science policy, as well as fun and educational science news. The...
Centers for Disease Control
The CDC provides credible information about diseases and health issues, including disease definitions and symptoms, public safety and travel bulletins, educational materials, and more.
Covering Wisconsin
Covering Wisconsin connects Wisconsin residents with insurance coverage and other programs that support health, and promotes effective use of these programs. A federally certified and state licensed navigator entity.
HealthCare.gov
Created by the federal government, the Marketplace is a new way to find health coverage that fits your budget and meets your needs.Under the new health care law that took effect in 2013, those without health insurance (or interested in different insurance) can use this site to explore their options and register for coverage.
Helping Kids Grieve
The resources provided by Sesame Street in Communities include guidance on talking about grief, activities to do as a family, and videos to help kids heal after loss.
How to Help the Healing Process-Grief
This resource from the New York Life Foundation provides guidance on talking about loss with children to help build resilience. It also has information to help plan for family holidays after experiencing loss.
Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Kaiser Family Foundation
KFF is a nonprofit organization focusing on national health issues, as well as the U.S. role in global health policy. KFF develops its own policy analysis, journalism and communications, and serves as a nonpartisan source of facts, analysis and journalism for policymakers, the media and the public.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends.Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand.MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Physicians' Desk Reference
View authoritative, FDA-approved summaries and prescribing information for prescription and over-the-counter drugs (under "Drug Information"), plus up-to-date drug-related alerts and recalls (under "Drug Communications"). These features of the site are free, no login required.
Talking to Children About Traumatic Events
This resource, from the American Academy of Pediatrics, provides concrete steps to help families discuss tragic events and their feelings about them. The guidance is also organized by age group.
Teens Health
A source of qualified information and advice about health, emotions and life for teens.
WebMD
Providing credible health information, a supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.
Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance: Health Care Reform
Affordable Care Act-related FAQs, forms and updates for consumers, businesses and insurance providers in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
The Department of Health Services (DHS) is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin. DHS oversees Medicaid and other health and social service programs, and works with local counties, health care providers, community partners, and others to provide alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, mental health...