HEALTH & MEDICINE
AMA Doctor Finder - Basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the US.
FamilyDoctor – Information from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Go Ask Alice! - A health Q&A Internet service.
Health Finder - A consumer health and human services information web site from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module 3
Information for Consumers - New York State Department of Health
MedlinePlus - Excellent site containing health topics, drug information, and a medical dictionary.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH Senior Health - National Institutes of Health website designed with health information for older adults.
Household Products Database - National Institutes of Health database providing information on the health effects of ingredients found in thousands of household products.
New York State Physician Profiles - New York State Department of Health provides profiles of all licensed doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy who are registered to practice medicine in New York State.
Prescription Drug Information - Available through RiteAid.com's Drug Information page.
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2 Database provided through Central Library funds. Remote use requires a valid library card from Albany or Rensselaer counties.
3 Database provided by NOVEL. Remote use requires a valid library card from Albany or Rensselaer counties.