Health & Medicine
The path to health and wellness starts here. Browse trusted resources, navigate to find answers to your top questions and find tips and titles to create a wellness practice just for you. This featured topic guide includes additional resources from trusted websites and sources specially curated by JCPL librarians.
Featured
Call-In: Mid-Morning Meditation, part of a series
Reduce stress, quiet the mind and set intentions. Call in Thursday for an at-home meditation led by The Jefferson Center for Mental Health.
Teen Health & Wellness
Use these self-help tools to answer your questions about diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health and more.
Merck Manual
Information on medical topics, symptoms, drugs, procedures, news and more, written in everyday language.
Health & Medicine Resources from the Library
Academic Search Premier
Browse full-text scholarly publications covering many academic areas of study.
Access America's News
Discover full-text articles of U.S. newspapers from the local, state, regional and national levels.
Cameron's Collection
Examine targeted resources and guidance for teens and young adults on mental health and wellness.
Consumer Health Complete
Explore comprehensive health and medical information covering all key areas of health and wellness.
Academic Search Premier
Browse full-text scholarly publications covering many academic areas of study.
Access America's News
Discover full-text articles of U.S. newspapers from the local, state, regional and national levels.
Cameron's Collection
Examine targeted resources and guidance for teens and young adults on mental health and wellness.
Consumer Health Complete
Explore comprehensive health and medical information covering all key areas of health and wellness.
Explore More
Check out these staff-recommended resources and reads.
Additional Resources
Hand-picked by our expert librarians, explore these trusted resources to meet your needs.
Other Resources
MedlinePlus
High-quality and easy-to-understand health and wellness information from the National Library of Medicine.
The Calm Room
Feeling overwhelmed or just need to take a break? These animal cams, soundscapes and visual relaxation aids will help you rest and refocus.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Federal agency offering information on diseases and conditions, vaccines and immunizations, traveler's health, and more.
MedlinePlus
High-quality and easy-to-understand health and wellness information from the National Library of Medicine.
The Calm Room
Feeling overwhelmed or just need to take a break? These animal cams, soundscapes and visual relaxation aids will help you rest and refocus.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Federal agency offering information on diseases and conditions, vaccines and immunizations, traveler's health, and more.
Staff Picks
Browse related reads and a few of our staff-recommended picks.
Staff Lists
Cook Your Way to Good Health
Take advantage of the benefits of healthy cooking with these titles sure to inspire you to try a new recipe!
New Year, New You!
Check out these books and resources to get your body and mind healthy. Become the best you possible in 2025!
You're Not Alone!
Find reputable information, thoughtful advice and valuable support in honor of National Family Caregivers Month — celebrated every November.
Cook Your Way to Good Health
Take advantage of the benefits of healthy cooking with these titles sure to inspire you to try a new recipe!
New Year, New You!
Check out these books and resources to get your body and mind healthy. Become the best you possible in 2025!
You're Not Alone!
Find reputable information, thoughtful advice and valuable support in honor of National Family Caregivers Month — celebrated every November.
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Learn How: EBSCO Reference Center Databases
Learn how to search, browse and research with EBSCO Reference Center databases with this tutorial. Great for school or work!
Learn How: Explora
Researching is a breeze with Explora databases! Learn how to customize your search and browse articles with help from Niche Academy.
Learn How: EBSCO Reference Center Databases
Learn how to search, browse and research with EBSCO Reference Center databases with this tutorial. Great for school or work!
Learn How: Explora
Researching is a breeze with Explora databases! Learn how to customize your search and browse articles with help from Niche Academy.
