St. Francis Hospital
Education
- Health Topics
- Consumer Health Resource Library
- ABC Diabetes
- American Heart Association Training
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Heartsaver AED
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Mended Hearts
- Sleep Mask Clinic
- Childbirth
Education
Consumer Health Resource Library
The Consumer Health Resource Center in the St Francis Medical Library is open to the public and welcomes patients and members of the community at large. The consumer health collection focuses on health & wellness, patient education, and general health care topics. There are wide variety of consumer health books available, as well as, numerous health brochures and fact sheets. Spanish materials are available and other languages are available upon request. Two Public Access Computers are available for health research. Consumer Health DVD's are available for use in the Resource Center.
Reference assistance is available.
Phone: 302-421-4834
Email:
The Consumer Health Resource Center is located in the hospital, around the corner from VIP hallway, across from Medical Records. Suite 211 in MOB.
Online Resources
Super Health Sites | Alternative Medicine | Cancer Resources | Heart Disease / Stroke | Diabetes | Drugs, Prescriptions, OTC | Nutrition | Spanish and Foreign Language
Super Health Web Sites
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MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is for anyone with a medical question. Receive accurate, current, medical information in English or Spanish. Links to 7 medical dictionaries/glossaries, 3 lists of medical dictionaries, over 30 clearinghouses, 50+ associations, more than 25 databases and over 25 Consumer Health Libraries.
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Center for Disease Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides credible information to enhance health decisions and promotes health through strong partnerships with state health departments and other organizations.
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National Institute of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Includes 27 government institutes and links including AIDS and Women's Health.
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New York Online Access to Health
NOAH: the New York Online Access to Health offers comprehensive coverage of health topics with links to full-text. Topics include definitions, care and treatment, and lists of information resources. Bilingual resources.
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HealthFinder
Healthfinder is an award-winning Federal web site for consumers. It is a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information; links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.
www.healthfinder.gov
Alternative Medicine
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NCCAM
National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
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Alternative Medicine Foundation
Alternative Medicine Foundation Evidence-based information on the integration of alternative and conventional medicine.
www.amfoundation.org
Cancer Resources
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National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute with links to cancer information, in English and Spanish. Includes clinical trials database; treatment, screening, prevention, and supportive care information summaries; statistics; CANCERLIT literature database; information on research programs and funding.
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American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society Information for patients and families on diagnosis and treatment, cancer prevention, alternative treatments, links to other cancer resources. Spanish and Asian language publications are available. Links to resources and ACS activities in your local community.
www.cancer.org
Heart Disease & Stroke
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American Heart Association
American Heart Association Heart disease and stroke treatment and recovery, risk assessment, prevention, exercise, nutrition, "Heart and Stroke A-Z Guide."
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Heart and Vascular Disease - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information on heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, obesity, exercise, and cholesterol. Some publications available in Spanish.Information for African-Americans.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/
Diabetes
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American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association Basic diabetes information plus advice on nutrition, weight loss & exercise; legal resources & community programs.
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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) A-Z list Diabetes Topics and titles.
diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
Drugs, Prescriptions, OTC
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Drug InfoNet
A variety of health related topics. Information ranging from pamphlets to manufacturers' websites. Search by brand name, manufacturer, or generic name.
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Health Square Drugs and Medicines
Comprehensive information about more than 1,000 prescription medications, including drug interactions. Data is supplied by the PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs.
www.healthsquare.com
Nutrition Resources
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American Dietetic Association
American Dietetic Association Healthy lifestyle and nutrition tips.
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USDA Food Guide Pyramid
The Food Guide Pyramid A research-based food guidance system - it goes beyond the 'basic four food groups
www.mypyramid.gov
Spanish and Foreign Language
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Institutos Nacionales de la Salud
Consumer information from the National Library of Medicine.
salud.nih.gov
