Resources for Health Professionals

Health Information database from the National Library of Medicine.

Identify an unknown pill. Look at pictures of pills, sort by color, shape, and size. A new resource from the National Library of Medicine.

This comprehensive database is a rich collection of consumer health information, providing access to nearly 80 full-text consumer health magazines and many other related resources. Topics covered include cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, aging, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children’s health and more.

Patient Education

(Lexicomp) On-line drug information system including sections for interactions, pediatric, geriatric, nursing, patient education, and toxicology information.

Full text drug and toxicology clinical information system.

One-stop-shopping for drug information, patient education, evidence-based care sheets, continuing education, etc.

(Consumer Health) Consumer health and patient education resource which is evidence based and free to the public. Thousands of health articles in English and Spanish, and 25 animations on medical procedures. Natural & Alternative Treatments, Herbs & Supplements and medical news called Journal Notes and much more are also included in this comprehensive source.

Information about specific diseases and conditions, including links to consumer health information.