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There is an abundance of medical and health related information available online, but what can you trust? The databases and websites linked below are a good starting place for finding quality information online. Be sure to discuss all health concerns with your personal health care professional.
COVID19
Get the facts about COVID-19. Use the Web Links below to get reliable information about the vaccine.
Drug Addiction Help
Get educated about drugs in our neighborhoods. Don't think this can happen in your neighborhood? Watch Marin's Story: the Battle Against Heroin produced by the Ohio Attorney General's office. Then, use the Web Links below to get help for yourself or someone you love.
Databases
AtoZ Food America
from World Trade PressAtoZ Food America contains recipes in all course categories for six US regions, all 50 states, and 33 ethnic cuisines.
BrainHQ
Brain fitness exercises to improve memory, visual, and auditory processing.Online account is required. Children under the age of 13 should have a parent or guardian open this account.
Chrome browser is recommended.
Gale eBooks
Instantly access reference eBooks on many subjects. These trusted, authoritative reference works are available 24/7!Statista.com
Direct access to quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and a wide variety of other areas of interest or markets.Web Links
Powered by the global neuroscience community and overseen by an editorial board of leading neuroscientists from around the world, BrainFacts.org shares the stories of scientific discovery and the knowledge they reveal.
CDC FastStats Mens Health
Learn about health conditions that only affect men and the major health risks that men face. Get the specifics you need regarding early screening, prevention, diagnosis and treatments.
CDC Health
The official website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on health and safety, scientific articles, data, statistics, tools and resources.
Clinical Trials
ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world.
Drugs.com
Provides free, peer-reviewed, accurate and independent data on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines & natural products.
Food And Drug Administration
Website of the federal government agency tasked with protecting and promoting health.
Health in Aging
American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) provides information on health and medication, as well as tools for finding healthcare professionals and assisted living services.
Healthcare Blue Book
A free consumer guide to help determine fair prices in your area for healthcare services including surgery, hospital stays, doctor visits, and medical tests.
Healthy Children
Articles and health information for children, including safety and prevention tips for common illnesses, a useful "Symptom Checker" tool, charts for immunization schedules, safety checklists by age groups, and searches for pediatricians by zip code.
Mayo Clinic
A well-respected site offering a number of search options for visitors in pursuit of health information and resources.
Medline Plus
Health information from the National Institutes of Health. Includes information about health topics, drugs, genetics and medical tests.
Merck Manuals Online
The CDC health topics geared specifically toward men. Includes fact sheets, recommendations for healthy living, statistical information, and additional resources.
Ohio's Heartbeat Bill
Learn more about Ohio's Heartbeat Bill from the Montgomery County Public Defender's Office.
Ohio Department of Health
Visit Public Information Requests for Health Care Provider information.
PubMed
PubMed comprises more than 25 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher websites.
WebMD
WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.
Women's Health
Provides a large variety of health topics for women and girls. Includes fact sheets, articles and publications, and recommendations for other useful sources.
COVID-19
CDC COVID-19 VaccineVaccine information for essential workers, healthcare workers, long-term residents, and more. Learn how to prepare for the vaccine. View the data tracker to see the number of vaccines distributed throughout the U.S.
Dayton & Montgomery County Public Health COVID-19 Update
Local vaccination information including who is eligible, location of upcoming clinics, links to register and if registration is full.
FDA Vaccine Facts Handout
Shows the path from researching a vaccine to emergency use authorization.
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center - Dashboard
View an interactive map displaying the number of cases in each country/region. Shows the global death rate and number recovered.
Ohio Department of Health COVID-19
Dashboard shows the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the State of Ohio. Also, shows any travel advisories or public health orders issued.
US Department of Health & Human Services Testing Sites
Find a testing location (local health center or select pharmacies) near your community.
WHO Coronavirus Disease Pandemic
View press conferences, get travel advice, and view fact sheets, publications, and questions and answers.
Drug Addiction Help
Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (ADAMHS)Alcohol, drug, gambling and mental health services in Montgomery County. Online screening tools and treatment providers.
Montgomery County Drug Free Coalition
Download the treatment guide for a listing of services in Montgomery County. Support for people with substance abuse issues and their families.
Ohio Mental Health Addiction Services
Helps you find the assistance you need by maintaining a list of provider agencies throughout the state.
Samaritan CrisisCare
Crisis services available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Narcan is available for free through CrisisCare. Can also help teach how to obtain and administer Narcan, treatment center referrals, and more.
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