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Finding Health Information

A collection of consumer health resources available to patrons at the Health Sciences Library

Find Health Information

MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. This is similar to WebMD, but with more verified and vetted health information. 

MedlinePlus Trusted Health Information for You

 

Health Resources

BAM! Body and Mind

While created for Teachers, anyone can use the resources they provide to learn (and to teach!) how to make healthier lifestyle choices

You'll find various health units, other resources, and comic books! 

 

KidsHealth

KidsHealth aims to give families the tools and confidence to make the best health choices.

On KidsHealth, you'll find:

  • Doctor-reviewed advice on hundreds of physical, emotional, and behavioral topics.
  • Separate sections for parentskids, and teens.
  • Easy-to-follow articles, slideshows, videos, and health tools designed to help families learn, grow, and be their best.
  • Free lesson plans and programs for teachers and early childhood educators.

 

MyPlate

Learn how about MyPlate and how to take a personalized approach to to health eating. 

Make Health Fun!

EdHeads

EdHeads has various online games to make health and science fun for kids. 

 

Health For Kids!

Created by the National Health Service in the UK, you can play fun games to lean how to stay healthy, how to learn about your feelings, and how to get help when you need it. 

 

MyPlate Games

One of our favorites is the game that lets us learn what people eat for breakfast in other countries.