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Health & Wellness

Your well-being matters to us, and at Ottawa Library, we're committed to providing a wide range of online resources to support your journey to a healthier, happier you. Our Health & Wellness collection is your gateway to a wealth of information on physical and mental health, nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness. Whether you're seeking guidance on managing stress, exploring new fitness routines, or looking for healthy recipes, our online resources have you covered. With access to reputable health databases, e-books, and articles, you can make informed decisions about your health and take proactive steps toward a balanced and fulfilling life. Start your journey to better health and wellness today with Ottawa Library's online resources.

Online Resources

211 of Kansas
211 of Kansas

Call 211 or search for assistance by location. Mentoring, after-school programs, senior care, counseling, food pantries, disability services and much more. A service of United Way.

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AHRQ
AHRQ

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality: a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This website provides data resources, publications, research findings and reports, and other resources in an effort to improve safety and quality in healthcare. Información en español.

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Alternative HealthWatch
Alternative HealthWatch

This database focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. Available in the library and remotely from any computer with a Kansas IP address.

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Caring Conversations
Caring Conversations

From the Center for Practical Bioethics, this free workbook for talking about end of life concerns, plus links to healthcare directives.

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Clinical Trials.gov
Clinical Trials.gov

A National Institutes of Health database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants conducted around the world.

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Consumer Health Complete
Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete covers all areas of health and wellness. Did your doctor prescribe a new medication? Recently diagnosed with diabetes? Interested in knowing more about the flu or HPV? Look it up here. You will find reference books, medical encyclopedias, fact sheets, and magazine articles.

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Elizabeth Layton Center
Elizabeth Layton Center

The Elizabeth Layton Center is a not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center serving Franklin and Miami counties in Kansas. ELC has been providing affordable and easily accessible mental health services and programs for the citizens of Franklin county since 1958.

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Five Wishes
Five Wishes

From non-profit agency, Aging With Dignity, this resource provides simple, straight-forward approach to designate end-of-life choices. Información en español.

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Gale Health Reference Center
Gale Health Reference Center

A collection of eBooks on a variety of health-related topics. Available from any computer with a Kansas IP address, or with your Kansas Library eCard.

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Health Source Consumer
Health Source Consumer

Provides full-text access to consumer health magazines, reference books and health pamphlets. Available in the library and remotely from any computer with a Kansas IP address.

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HealthFinder
HealthFinder

From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, a consumer health resource with news, articles, personal health recommendations, and more.

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Heartland Community Center
Heartland Community Center

Provides health care on a sliding fee scale for residents of Douglas County and certain portions of Jefferson, Franklin, Leavenworth, Shawnee, and Osage counties. Includes primary care, dental care, pediatrics, and mental and behavioral health.

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Kansas Value Added Food Lab
Kansas Value Added Food Lab

Assistance to entrepreneurs in product and process development for food products

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MEDLINE
MEDLINE

Information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and more. Created by the National Library of Medicine. Available in the library and remotely from any computer with a Kansas IP address.

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AHFS Consumer Medication Information
AHFS Consumer Medication Information

Patient drug information published by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. AHFS includes more than a thousand drug information monographs written in lay language for consumers. Available in the library and remotely from any computer with a Kansas IP address.

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Agricola
Agricola

Bibliographic records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Library, encompassing all aspects of agriculture and allied disciplines.

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Cancer.net Being a Caregiver
Cancer.net Being a Caregiver

Resources, tips and information about caregiving for patients with cancer from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

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Caring.com
Caring.com

Caring.com combines rigorous data-driven thinking, the latest technology, and a real concern for seniors and caregivers. It is with high integrity and empathy that we provide all of these services at no charge to seniors and their families.

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Compassion & Choices
Compassion & Choices

Advance Healthcare Directive Forms by state as well as other resources to enable and protect end-of-life choices.

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Daily Med
Daily Med

The National Library of Medicine(NLM)’s DailyMed searchable database provides the most recent labeling submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by companies and currently in use.

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Family Caregiver Alliance
Family Caregiver Alliance

Information, services, and support for family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments, such as Parkinson’s, stroke, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Includes fact sheets on specific health conditions, statistics, public policy information, and reports. Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. 

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Food & Drug Administration
Food & Drug Administration

This U.S. government site provides information on drug safety and availability, clinical trials, specific medications, and health updates.

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Health Reference Center
Health Reference Center

An essential resource for your health curriculum, guidance department, and general student use, Health Reference Center includes comprehensive, in-depth coverage of body systems, current health issues, major diseases and conditions, treatments, and procedures, as well as health and nutrition information specific to men, women, children, teens, and seniors.

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Health Source: Nursing & Academic
Health Source: Nursing & Academic

This full-text database offers a trusted source of nursing and allied health literature, as well as drug information written for consumers. Available in the library and remotely from any computer with a Kansas IP address.

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Healthy Children
Healthy Children

Comprehensive site from the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents of infants to young adults, covering physical/mental development, health, safety and more. Información en español

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History Reference Center
History Reference Center

A comprehensive history reference database containing biographies of historical figures and historical documents, photos, maps, and video. Available from any computer with a Kansas IP address, or with your Kansas Library eCard.

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Kids Health
Kids Health

Reliable and straightforward health, behavior and development information about children and teens, designed for parents, kids, teens, and educators. Información en español.

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Senior Advice
Senior Advice

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