To access the Health and Wellness Resource Center, visit
http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/, click on “Databases and Articles” on the left and enter your library card number. The databases are listed alphabetically. This database offers information from trusted medical reference books, journals and dictionaries. There are several tabs on the homepage to direct you to the type of information that you require:
• “Diseases & Conditions” has in-depth articles from the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine including descriptions, symptoms and prevention information.
• “Drugs” can be searched by a specific medicine’s name. There are links to articles for the consumer about descriptions of use, warnings, drug interactions and allergies.
• “Directories” can be used to search for addresses, phone numbers and website information from the Medical and Health Information Directory.
• “Dictionary” supplies definitions to medical terms from the Mosby's Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary.
• “Trusted Sites” is an invaluable list of reviewed websites, grouped by subject including asthma, cancer, pediatrics and senior health.
• “Health Assessment” provides calculators from various sources for determining if you are at risk.
This database is recommended for additional information only and not to replace consultation with a doctor.
