Health & Lifestyle

For reliable, up-to-date health and medical information, try these websites and online services.

Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary – Find the meaning of medical words and phrases.

Medline Plus – Find helpful information on health and wellness and explanations of medical conditions, tests, and treatments. Learn more about your prescriptions and the benefits of some herbs and supplements.

Mayo Clinic Health Library – Find health, medical information, and guidance from the Mayo Clinic.

PubMed – Check research articles on a wide range of medical conditions and treatments.

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

• https://jcls.org/resources/all-databases/
  • Gale General OneFile – Find articles and citations on health and medical topics from popular magazines and journals.
  • Masterfile Premiere – Find articles and citations on health and medical topics from popular magazines and journals.
  • Gale Onefile News – Find articles and citations on health and medical topics from news publications.

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