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Health Source: Consumer Edition This link opens in a new window
Consumer health periodicals, pamphlets, and reference books. Some full text. 1984-
Health Source: Nursing/Academic This link opens in a new window
Scholarly, interdisciplinary medical journals. Some full text. 1975-

Access to both Health Source databases is available through the Multnomah County Library System:

If you don't already have one, you will need to get a library card from the Multnomah County Library System to access these resources.

Mayo Clinic
A highly regarded medical center that provides detailed, consumer-friendly health information on its website. Use the icon in the upper right corner to search for a topic.
MedlinePlus
Information about health topics intended for patients and their families and friends.
WebMD
A trusted source for health information about diseases and conditions, drugs, supplements, well-being, and more.
Healthy People 2030 - Browse Objectives by Topic
Created by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Healthy People 2030 provides measurable health outcomes and tools for tracking them for the decade of 2020-2030.