• CINAHL (www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=208) (Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature)
• Health Source: Consumer Edition (www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=2)
• Health Source: Nursing / Academic Edition (www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=123)
• PsycINFO (www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=209)
• NetLibrary (www.nclive.org/cgi-bin/nclsm?rsrc=110)
  Forsyth County Public Library offers e-books and e-audio books through NetLibrary. From NetLibrary, members can download audio e-books and view books online. NetLibrary can be accessed from the Forsyth County Library website at www.forsythlibrary.org. You can use a keyword search to look for books about health topics in NetLibrary. For example, if you want to find e-books about heart disease, use heart disease as your keyword. If you have questions or need assistance using NetLibrary, call your local library.

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• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - CDC (www.cdc.gov)
  Visitors to this site can get information about a variety of topics, including birth defects, diseases and travelers’ health.
• FamilyDoctor.org (http://familydoctor.org)
  This website features “health information for the whole family”.
• Food & Drug Administration - FDA (www.fda.gov)
  Find health information for senior citizens, teens and children.
• Healthfinder.gov (www.healthfinder.gov) - Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site includes a health library and calorie calculator.
• InteliHealth (www.intelihealth.com)
  Features health information from Harvard Medical School, including a medical dictionary and drug resource center.
• Interactive Health Tutorials (www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials)
  Learn about health topics by viewing online tutorials.
• Mayo Clinic (www.mayoclinic.com)
  Information about topics such as healthy cooking and alternative medicine.
• Medline Plus (http://medlineplus.gov)
  One of the most comprehensive websites for health and medical information.
• Merck Manual - Home Edition (www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html)
  The Merck Manual - Home Edition supplies information about medical conditions, symptoms and diagnostic tests.
• National Institutes of Health - NIH <(www.health.nih.gov)/span>
  Provides information about health and wellness topics and features weekly reports (podcasts) about NIH research.

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• BestHealth (www.besthealth.com)
  Features health information from WFU Baptist Medical Center.
• NC Health Information (http://nchealthinfo.org)
  This site serves as a guide to reliable health information on the Web.
• NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (www.dhhs.state.nc.us/docs/issues/health.htm)
  This site addresses a variety of topics, including physical activity and mental health.

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• A Consumer’s Guide to Health Insurance & Health Programs in NC (www.nciom.org/pubs/consumer.html)
  This online guide provides an overview of health insurance plans available to North Carolinians.
• NC Department of Insurance (www.ncdoi.com)
  Access information about health insurance or file an insurance complaint on this website.
• NC Health Choice for Children (www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/cpcont.htm)
  Provides an overview of NC Health Choice for Children. Visitors to this site can also obtain an application for the program.
• NC Medicaid (www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma)
  Offers information about Medicaid eligibility and programs available in NC.

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• Forsyth County Department of Public Health (www.forsyth.cc/Publichealth)
  View class schedules and read about programs and services provided by the health department.
• Forsyth Medical Center (www.forsythmedicalcenter.org)
  Learn about the medical center and the services it provides.
• Northwest Area Health Education Center (www1.wfubmc.edu/nwahec)
  This site presents information about health careers and educational programs available to consumers in NC.
• Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital (www1.wfubmc.edu/)
  Visitors to this website can access information about the hospital, including its doctors and specialty areas.

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• American Urological Association (www.urologyhealth.org)
  This website provides information about male medical conditions and locating an urologist in your area.
• MedlinePlus Men’s Health (www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/menshealth.html)
  Covers a variety of topics, including prostate health, fertility and family planning.
• NOAH Men’s Health (www.noah-health.org/en/healthy/men)
  Serves as a portal to websites with reliable information about men’s health.

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• Women’s Health.gov (www.4woman.org)
  Get information about women’s health topics, organizations and statistics.
• FDA Office of Women’s Health (www.fda.gov/womens)
  Covers a variety of women’s issues, including cosmetics and mammography.
• National Women’s Health Resource Center (www.healthywomen.org)
  Provides information about topics important to women, such as gynecological conditions and procedures.
• North American Menopause Society (www.menopause.org)
  View an online version of the Menopause Guidebook, find a practitioner in your area or join a discussion group.

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• Healthfinder Kids (www.healthfinder.gov/kids)
  Get links to reliable websites that discuss topics of interest to kids.
• GirlsHealth (www.girlshealth.gov)
  Girls will find information about issues concerning them, such as nutrition, fitness and relationships.
• Kids Health (www.kidshealth.org/kid)
  This website features a medical glossary, games and information about health issues—all for kids!

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• American Academy of Pediatrics (www.aap.org)
  Visitors to this site can get information about parenting and children’s health issues.
• Safe Kids USA (www.usa.safekids.org)
  This site provides parents with tips for keeping children safe and healthy.
• Virtual Pediatric Hospital (www.virtualpediatrichospital.org)
  Parents can get information about common issues faced by children and teens.

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• Administration on Aging (www.aoa.gov/eldfam/eldfam.asp)
  Seniors will find information about issues of importance to them, including Alzheimer’s disease, elder rights and housing.
• Mayo Clinic Senior Health (www.mayoclinic.com/health/senior-health/HA99999)
  This site addresses health topics that affect older adults. Visitors can also get questions answered by a Mayo Clinic specialist.
• NIH Senior Health (http://nihseniorhealth.gov)
  Addresses topics that concern senior citizens, such as Medicare drug prescription plans.

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• American Board of Medical Specialists (www.abms.org)
  On this website, consumers can find out if their doctor is board certified and why certification is important.
• AMA Doctor Finder (http://webapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder)
  This site provides professional information about many licensed physicians in the United States.

• American Hospital Directory (www.ahd.com)
  Information about more than 6,000 hospitals in the United States.

• Clinical Trials (http://clinicaltrials.gov)
  Learn about clinical trials and locate research studies in your area.

• Checkup on Health Insurance Choices (www.ahrq.gov/consumer/insuranceqa/)
  This website provides information to assist consumers with selecting a health insurance plan.
• Medicare Consumer Information (www.medicare.gov)
  Visitors to this site will find information about Medicare plan choices, prescription drug plans and available preventive services.

• Long-Term Care (www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Home.asp)
  Provides an overview of long-term care and includes a long-term care planning tool.
• Nursing Home Info (www.nursinghomeinfo.com)
  Learn what a nursing home is and find facilities in your area.

• State Health Facts (www.statehealthfacts.kff.org/cgi-bin/healthfacts.cgi)
  View health statistical data for any of the 50 states.

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