1. http://nlm.nih.gov

2. WHY?
From MedlinePlus – Health Day News

3. • Over 900 health topics
• In English/Spanish
• Drug and herbal
supplement
information
• Videos
• Health check tools
• Magazine
• Multiple languages
• Medical dictionary &
encyclopedia
• Health news
• Easy-to-read page

4. • The home page
• And how you can find
Training Materials

6. • Brochures in English
and Spanish
• Tutorials in English
and Spanish
• Understanding
Medical Words tutorial
(scroll down)

7. This tutorial also has
audio so you can hear
the pronunciations!

8. • Brochure for you to print
• Easy to hand to patrons
• Make as many copies as you want!
http://nnlm.gov/training/resources/mptri.pdf

9. By clicking on the Español button, the
site turns to Spanish
Other language resources
can be found here.

10. Not all information in all languages is
available here, but it’s a start!

11. OVER 900
HEALTH TOPICS
Search by entering
a topic in the
search box
OR
By these different
groupings

12. A typical page with…
• A description
• A picture
• And a list of other links to search

13. If you had clicked
on the first
link, this is what
you would see.
Each link gives you …
• the url
• and the information on where it
comes from.

15. If you had
searched for
Lipitor – a much
prescribed
cholesterol
drug, this is what
you would see.
Atorvastatin is the
generic name.

17. Interactive Tutorials
Each blue bar is a chapter.
Advance at your own speed
with arrows.
It also has audio so you can
listen, too!

18. Calculators and Quizzes
 Assess your risk for health conditions.
 Learn more about your health.

20. m.medlineplus.gov
Get a mobile version on your phone!

21. http://www.vitalitycommunications.com/medlineplus/subscription.php
A quarterly publication . Get a free subscription!

22. To build and share your family health history, either
print a copy, or create it online to share with others.
A good Thanksgiving activity….

23. An example…
The Kennedys

24. This can help you
find an
organization.

25. A good place for information
on Medicare, insurance
options, and community
services.

26. Tips for Providing Health
Reference to the Public
1. Every patron has the right to freely
access any medical information in the
library.
2. Counsel patrons on the limitations of
the information you provide.
3. Always tell patrons the source of
provided information
4. The privacy of the patron should be
respected at all times.

27. A reference
resource to
remember!!

28. Links to many useful NLM
databases are posted on
the UNMC web page, too!

31. For
questions…
Marty Magee
402-559-7076
1-800-338-7657
mmagee@unmc.edu
And now…
More on how to find information with a
personal touch from the
McGoogan Library of Medicine!

32. Locating Quality Health Information
Partnering with your public library

33. http://www.unmc.edu/library/consumer

34. Complete all the
boxes with a red *
asterisk.

35. Only include if the
information is essential.

36. Consumer Health Disclaimer

44. Remember: you can request the table-top display for free
CHIRS pays the postage both ways
Use it to showcase your library’s access to health information at the next health
fair, blood drive, pancake feed, etc.

45. Excellent sources of training for
your staff and customers

46. Additional resources will be created
and added throughout this final
year of BTOP .

47. Contact us for more information
 http://www.unmc.edu/library/consumer
 Phone: 402-559-6221 or
 Toll-free: 1-866-800-5209
 Email: askus@unmc.edu