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Disclaimer: The Health and Medicine section of the Denver Public Library Web site is intended to provide easy access to quality health information of interest to residents throughout Denver who want to be informed about health issues for themselves, their families, and their community. It is not intended as an endorsement of all the information at each linked site or organization. The Denver Public Library does not provide medical or health care advice. We recommend that you evaluate all health information with care, and that you discuss what you find here with your doctor or licensed health professional before making changes involving your health.
The MEDLINE and PubMed databases provide two different ways to search the same collection of 13 million articles collected by the National Library of Medicine. Many hospital libraries assist the public in using these complex resources, and other professional resources, as well. Contact a medical library for assistance. |
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PubMed is the National Library of Medicine’s premiere search system for health information. It searches the same articles as MEDLINE, but it is free on the Internet and does not require a library card. PubMed Basics Brochure Printable instructions in PDF. PubMed Online Training Tutorials to facilitate searching PubMed. |
To improve search results, consult an online tutorial from the Health Sciences Library at the University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus or ask for assistance with your search.
Journal Articles
Several databases at the Denver Public Library offer full text medical articles.
Searching in Journals tells how to use our Denver Public Library resources to find articles.
Health & Wellness Resource Center Magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on fitness, pregnancy, medicine, nutrition, diseases, public health, occupational health and safety, alcohol and drug abuse, prescription drugs, etc. The material is intended for informational purposes only.
Health Reference Center Academic Find articles on fitness, pregnancy, medicine, nutrition, diseases, public health, occupational health and safety, alcohol and drug abuse, prescription drugs, etc. The material is intended for informational purposes only.
PubMed Central (PMC) National Institute of Health (NIH) provides this free digital archive of biomedical life sciences journal literature.
NNLM eJournals Links selected by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
FreeMedicalJournals.com Provides open access to medical articles and some textbooks.
Statistics
The Piton Foundation Has data and information on Denver neighborhoods and schools.
Denver Healthy People 2010 See the Data and Information section for local and national statistics on health topics of special concern to citizens in the Denver area.
Healthy Colorado 2010 Report from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, June 2005, that compiles data, trends, major state initiatives, and promising practices for the 10 Leading Health Indicators. (153 page PDF file)
Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Colorado 2005 From the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Office of Health Disparities. (72 page PDF file)
Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts Online
The Colorado Health Information Dataset (CoHID) Allows access to local-level health data compiled by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to help users determine the health status of a neighborhood, community, county, or region in Colorado.
March of Dimes PeriStats Developed by the March of Dimes Perinatal Data Center, PeriStats provides free access to maternal and infant health-related data.
U.S. Census Has a wealth of community information.
Data and Statistics from the World Health Organization.
Human Mortality Database Provides detailed mortality and population data.
See Data & Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Additional Online Resources
Training Manuals For using PubMed, NLM Gateway, ClinicalTrials.gov and Toxnet.
FAQ's Regarding NLM's services and searching.
The NLM Gateway Allows users to search multiple databases from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) simultaneously. Good place to start if you are unfamiliar with NLM’s online resources. Click About for details.
Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce Comprehensive public health resources by a collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations and health sciences libraries.
National Guideline Clearinghouse A public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for many diseases and health conditions.
NLM's Genetics Home Reference Includes Genetic Condition Summaries, Gene Summaries, Help Me Understand Genetics and a glossary.
Household Products Database Records for over 4000 products.
Colorado Health Resources main page A collection of resources for the needs of those with low incomes. From the Midcontinental Region of NNLM.
Alphabetic List of Specific Diseases/Disorders A list that directs you to comprehensive, professional-level resources, including veterinary materials. From the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
National Organization for Rare Disorders Subscription or single report for a nominal fee. Or call 1-800-999.6673. Brief reports and contacts for organizations are free.
CAPHIS top 100 sites From the Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the Medical Library Association.
Professional Education & Continuing Education
Colorado Health Career Guide Information about training schools and financial aid.
Occupational Outlook Handbook The U.S. Department of Labor provides detailed information about careers and prospects for future employment.
Health Occupations (Medlineplus)
Assistance With Your Search
Ask a Question at the Denver Public Library.
DPL Reference Librarians have many reference materials and specialize in finding information for customers. Call 720-865-1363.
The Health Sciences Library at the University of Colorado Denver is the Colorado Resource Library for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine for the MidContinental Region. Contact them directly with a question or search their site.
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Updated: March 11, 2008
