Library Health Programs
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Hotlines
- EmergenciesDial 911 for Police or Fire and Rescue.
- Montgomery County Crisis Center available 24 hours a day240-777-4000
- Maryland Poison Center1-800-222-1222
- Montgomery County 311Inside Montgomery County: 311
Outside Montgomery County:
240-777-0311 - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention800-CDC-INFO
800-232-4636 - Food Safety1-888-SAFEFOOD
1-888-723-3366 - Drug Safety(888) INFO-FDA
(888) 463-6332
MCPL's Premium Electronic Resources for Health
Access to these services requires a library card from Montgomery County Public Libraries and a PIN. Having access problems? If so, please see our Troubleshooting page or call Ask-a-Librarian at 240-777-0001.
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Health & Wellness Resource CenterArticles on health, medicine, and wellness from magazines, journals, and reference books. Also covers alternative medicine. |
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MasterFILE PremierContains full-text articles from Consumer Reports on Health as well as about 350 other health publications. Browse health publications by clicking on Publications at the top of any search screen, typing Health in the Publications box in the middle of the page, and clicking on the button next to By Subject & Description. |
Washington Consumer's CheckbookIn-Library Access Only. Select Health Care link. Rates local doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and more. |
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Reference USAFind U.S. doctors and dentists by name, address, phone number, years of practice, medical school attended, primary speciality, state of license, and board certification. |
Disclaimer
This guide provides access to a wide range of consumer health information. The information is vast, rapidly changing, and sometimes presents contradictory viewpoints. It must be evaluated critically by the user. We are always glad to assist you in locating information. We cannot, however, explain or interpret the information. Please consult with your health professional for advice or for interpretation.
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