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Consumer Health Complete -CHC is designed to support the information needs of patients and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. Content covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. This resource includes full text for more than 250 health reference books and encyclopedias including:
Thousands of full-text evidence-based, health reports; Hundreds of medical images & diagrams; Hundreds of physician-generated videos on an array of topics;More than 2,000 Health Daily videos from NBC Digital Health Network; Full-text consumer health pamphlets & leaflets; Hundreds of animations with audio narration
This database is free to use with your St. Marys Public Library card!
The code for our library is PL2878 followed by seven digits.
These seven digits must include the patron's library card number using zeros as fillers.
For example: If your card says P 1**** your number will be: PL2878001****
Local Hospitals
Penn Highlands Health Center
eResources
Pennsylvania Department of Health
US Department of Health & Human Services
Healthfinder (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Centers for Disease Control (also includes emergencies, disasters, traveler's health, workplace safety)
MedlinePlus (National Institutes of Health)
Affordable Care Act Information
Health Insurance Marketplace (Healthcare.gov)
Libraries and the Health Care Act (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Please note: The library will not add unsolicited recommendations for sites to add to our list.
Consumer Health Complete -CHC is designed to support the information needs of patients and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. Content covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. This resource includes full text for more than 250 health reference books and encyclopedias including:
- American Medical Association Complete Medical Encyclopedia
- American Medical Association Family Medical Guide
- Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs
- Mayo Clinic Family Health Book
- Mayo Clinic Guide to Women's Cancers
Thousands of full-text evidence-based, health reports; Hundreds of medical images & diagrams; Hundreds of physician-generated videos on an array of topics;More than 2,000 Health Daily videos from NBC Digital Health Network; Full-text consumer health pamphlets & leaflets; Hundreds of animations with audio narration
This database is free to use with your St. Marys Public Library card!
The code for our library is PL2878 followed by seven digits.
These seven digits must include the patron's library card number using zeros as fillers.
For example: If your card says P 1**** your number will be: PL2878001****
Local Hospitals
Penn Highlands Health Center
eResources
Pennsylvania Department of Health
US Department of Health & Human Services
Healthfinder (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Centers for Disease Control (also includes emergencies, disasters, traveler's health, workplace safety)
MedlinePlus (National Institutes of Health)
Affordable Care Act Information
Health Insurance Marketplace (Healthcare.gov)
Libraries and the Health Care Act (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Please note: The library will not add unsolicited recommendations for sites to add to our list.