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	Health & Wellness Resource Center Articles on health, medicine, and wellness from magazines, journals, and reference books. Also covers alternative medicine.
	MasterFILE Premier Contains 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 Checkbook In-Library Access Only.  Select Health Care link.  Rates local doctors, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.
	Reference USA Find U.S. doctors and dentists by name, address, phone number, years of practice, medical school attended, primary speciality, state of license, and board certification.
	Infectious Diseases in Context 2008 E-Book. Covers the history, politics, and ethical debate related to infectious diseases. Includes articles on how such diseases impact trade and commerce, travel, and the future of industrialized and impoverished nations.
	UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances 2006 E-Book.  Provides information on 52 drugs and other addictive substances. Statistics highlight each entry and sidebars provide information on the legal, historical or social aspects of the particular drug. Appropriate for middle school students.

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.