Occupational Therapy

The Bernard Becker Medical Library is happy to provide resources to help you make informed health care decisions. This guide is designed to make it easier for you to find current and reliable health resources. Remember that these links are for informational purposes only. All health questions and concerns are best answered by a health care provider. If you have suggestions for other helpful websites, contact Judy Hansen hansenj2@wusm.wustl.edu.

MedlinePlus directs you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. MedlinePlus also contains extensive information about drugs and supplements, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive tutorials, the latest health news, and surgery videos.

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Are you looking for reliable health information? Try MedlinePlus first! If you don't find the information you need, look at the links below and the tabs at the top of the page for more specific information. 

Centers for Disease Control

Part of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC works to prevent and control disease, injury, and disability. This searchable site is rich in information and colorfully illustrated. Information is also available in Spanish.

FamilyDoctor.org 

Find clear and concise information sheets for common medical concerns and conditions written and reviewed by professionals at the American Academy of Family Physicians. Other helpful features include a medical dictionary, health calculators, a Smart Patient guide, and Spanish translations. 

Healthfinder

Healthfinder links to carefully selected information and websites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.  Additional features include a Drug Interaction Checker, Online Checkups, and newsletters in Spanish and English.

KidsHealth

Find information about health, behavior, and development from birth through the teen years.  There are articles written specifically for parents, children, and teenagers.

Lab Tests Online

Improve your understanding of the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment. Find answers to common questions and summaries of tests and explanations of results. 

Mayo Clinic

Manage your health with information and tools that reflect the expertise of Mayo's 2,500 physicians and scientists.

NOAH:  New York Online Access to Health

New York Online Access to Health is a unique collection of state, local, and federal resources. Searchers may select from a list of Health Topics, which are then organized into definitions, care and treatment, and lists of resources. 

UpToDate for Patients

Patients have access to this comprehensive database to learn more about medical conditions, management and treatment options, and ways to have a better dialogue with health care providers.

The links on these pages have been carefully selected by the staff at the Becker Medical Library to assist you in finding quality health information. These links are provided for general informational purposes only. Please do not use these resources as a substitute for consulting with your doctor.

How will the recent health reform legislation affect you? Here are two links to help you find out:

HealthCare.gov

Health Care: Health Reform