Health & Medicine Resources

Databases (Library card required for home use)

Consumer Health Complete
Covers all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to complementary,
holistic and integrated medicine. 

PubMed Central Canada
Full-text, peer-reviewed health and life sciences literature based on PubMed Central (an archive developed by the US National Library of Medicine).  

Helpful Websites

Aboutmen.ca
One-stop resource for men to explore important health issues and hear from a variety of experts. Developed by the Men's Health Initiative of British Columbia.

Anxiety BC
Self-help information and programs, as well as resources for parents and caregivers.

BC Health Guide
Look up symptoms and find out common causes, standard treatments, and when to seek medical assistance.

H1N1 Flu Virus
Information from the BC government on how to help protect yourself against the H1N1 flu virus.

Here to Help
BC information resource for individuals and families managing mental health or substance use problems.

Influenza Evidence-based Information Portal 
Evidence-based information for clinicians, nurses, and patients on H1N1 diagnosis and treatment.

MedlinePLUS
Authoritative health information from the US National Library of Medicine.

Mayo Clinic
Up-to-date information to help you manage your health.

Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition for Patients & Caregivers
Information about medical disorders, including symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and prognosis.

National Centre for Complimentary & Alternative Medicine
Information on complimentary and alternative medicine practices and research.

Public Health Agency of Canada
Timely, trusted and credible public health information healthy living, disease and injury prevention.

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