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You will need your Rolling Meadows Library card to access many of our online resources if you are not using them in the Library. Need help? Stop by or call the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x130.
See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.
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America's News: HealthUse from home Library Card Required Current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide. Browse topics like medical conditions, medical care, and medical research. |
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Consumer Reports: HealthUse from home Library Card Required An online version of the magazine. Get expert reviews and ratings for health, fitness, as well as read the latest on drugs, hospital safety, and more. |
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Consumers' CheckbookUse from home Library Card Required Ratings on Chicago-area healthcare providers, such as doctors, emergency rooms, and urgent care clinics. |
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Consumer Health CompleteUse from home Library Card Required Better understand topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Go Now External LinkTutorial External Video LinkNeed Help External Link |
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Gale Presents UdemyUse from home Library Card Required Thousands of on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors. Find helpful courses on topics like first aid, health insurance, medical terminology, and more. Go Now External LinkTutorial External Video LinkNeed Help External Link |
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Legal Information Reference CenterUse from home Library Card Required Navigate legal matters relating to health and elder care. Find topics like long-term care, disability, medicare and more. |
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Magill's Medical GuideUse from home Library Card Required Medical information for patients and caregivers. Covers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format. |
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Medline PlusUse from home Library Card Required Comprehensive health and drug information for the layperson, from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. |
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Points of View Reference CenterUse from home Library Card Required A balance of materials from all viewpoints about controversial issuses including topics like vaccine safety, genetic screening, health insurance, and more. |
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Reference SolutionsUse from home Library Card Required Search directories of health services providers in the U.S. including every physician and dentist available within the business database. Go Now External LinkNeed Help External LinkHealthcare Overview PDF File</span |
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Science Reference CenterUse from home Library Card Required Full text for hundreds of magazines, journals, reference books and high-quality videos for health and wellness topics like cancer, diabetes, health literacy, and more. |
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Weiss Financial RatingsUse from home Library Card Required Use the Personalized Medicare Supplement Insurance Planner to get step-by-step guidance on how to select a Medigap insurance plan, which plans are right for you and which insurance company has the lowest rates. Go Now External LinkTutorial External Video LinkTutorial External Video LinkMedicare Drug Guide PDF File</span |
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) External Link
Learn about specific diseases and conditions, injuries and safety, healthy living and more. Also en español External Link.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services External Link
Federal agency that provides health coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Cook County Public Health External Link
Provides information and data regarding public health within Cook County, works to prevent the spread of diseases and promotes healthy living through public health services, education and community development.
FDA: Drugs External Link
U.S. Food and Drug Administration's site with information on drugs, medical devices, vaccines, cosmetics, medicine approval procedures, generic drug equivalents, supplements and more. Also en español External Link.
Get Covered Illinois External Link
Official ACA Health Insurance Marketplace for the state of Illinois, helping you shop for health insurance to fit your needs and budget.
Healthfinder.gov External Link
Gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Also en español External Link.
Illinois Department of Public Health External Link
Assures the quality of our food, sets standards for hospitals and nursing homes, investigates disease outbreaks, screens newborns, and more.
Illinois Poison Center External Link
Expert poisoning treatment advice and information. Specially trained IPC staff are available by their helpline: 800-222-1222, for an emergency call 911. Also en español External Link.
Kids Health External Link
Information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.
Mayo Clinic External Link
Reliable health information directly from a team of Mayo physicians, scientists, writers and educators. Research diseases and conditions, drugs and supplements, treatment decisions and healthy living. Also en español External Link.
National Institutes of Health External Link
Specific information on men's, women's, and seniors' health, healthy lifestyles, health research and more. Also en español External Link.
Pet Health External Link
Helpful medical information for pets from the National Library of Medicine.
RxList External Link
Searchable online prescription drug index operated by WebMD.
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Disorders & Neurodiversity
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