Health & Medical

Welcome to a world of reliable health and medical information! Whether you’re looking for definitions of medical terms, comprehensive health details, or expert guidance, we’ve got you covered. Explore the Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary, Medline Plus, Mayo Clinic Health Library, and PubMed for all your health-related queries. Plus, with a Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) library card, you can access Gale General OneFile, Masterfile Premiere, and Gale Onefile News for articles and citations from trusted sources. Don’t forget our local resources, including Jackson County Health & Human Services, Public Health, Mental Health, Developmental Disability Services, Addiction Services, Veterans Service, and Environmental Health Services, all here to support your well-being.

Meerriam-Webster Medical Dictionary

The Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary provides clear and concise definitions of medical terms and phrases, helping users understand complex medical language with ease.

Mayo Clinic Health Library

The Mayo Clinic Health Library offers comprehensive, easy-to-understand information on a wide range of medical conditions, treatments, and wellness topics.

Medline Plus

Medline Plus offers comprehensive health and wellness information, including details on medical conditions, tests, treatments, prescriptions, and supplements.

PubMed 

PubMed is a free database maintained by the National Library of Medicine, offering over 35 million citations and abstracts from biomedical literature. 

Jackson County Library Services (JCLS) subscribes to these online research services. They’re available with a library card through the JCLS website.

Local Resources

Jackson County Health & Human Services

Jackson County — Public Health

Jackson County — Mental Health

Jackson County — Developmental Disability Services

Jackson County — Addiction

Jackson County — Veterans Service

Jackson County — Environmental Health Services