Health & Wellness Information
We all need to keep on top of the ever-changing health field. The library can help with resources on diet, exercise programs, diseases & illnesses, drugs, herbs, vitamins & minerals and medical procedures & treatments.
Highlights
Physician's Desk Reference (Main, North & South Reference 615.1 P56). It is an annual compilation of information on currently available prescription drugs. Pharmaceutical companies provide the data, which is meant for use by doctors. But it can be very helpful to anyone trying to find information on a drug that has been prescribed for them.
Resources @ La Crosse Public Library
Online Resources
Consumer Health Complete (provided by Badgerlink and available to residents of Wisconsin)
AltHealth Watch (provided by Badgerlink and available to residents of Wisconsin)
Health Source - Nursing/Academic Edition (provided by Badgerlink and available to residents of Wisconsin)
Medline (provided by Badgerlink and available to residents of Wisconsin)
Other Resources
There are many health related websites available, but these websites consistently appear on lists of the most popular and recommended sites.
