Pauline
Haass Public Library
Reference Links- Page 5
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- About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products
- This information resource provides evidence-based information about herbs, botanicals, supplements, and more.
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About Black Health
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Provides information and research
for African-American health issues.
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American
Dental Association
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Covers a wide variety of dental topics.
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American
Medical Association - Scientific Publications
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Web editions of the AMA's scientific publications,
including JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association)
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BadgerCare Plus
- Information about BadgerCare Plus from the Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services. Contact and eligibility information
available.
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Board
Certified doctors
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The American Board of Medical Specialties verifies that a doctor is "Board Certified" in an area of
medical specialization.
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ClinicalTrials.gov
- Linking Patients to Medical Research
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Provides current information about clinical
research trials in which new treatments are tested in people to see if
they are safe and effective.
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CNP
student resources
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UW's Collaborative Nursing Program site, for
use by off-campus nursing students.
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Consumer
Health Index Page
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A gateway consumer health information web
site from the U.S.government. It can lead you to selected online publications,
databases, Web sites, and support and self-help groups.
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CyberDiet
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Interactive food and exercise database which
tailors the information to the individual user. Easy to use.
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DisabilityInfo.gov
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Aims to provide one-stop access to information,
resources and services for all people with disabilities and their families.
- Evaluating Health Information
- Find out if the medical information you are getting is up-to-date and reliable.
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FoodFit
(Ask the Nutritionist)
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Offers a dictionary of information about vitamins
and minerals, a seasonal-produce section with recipes, exercise and eating
tips.
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HealthWorld
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Alternative and traditional medical information.
Easy to use site.
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KidsHealth
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The Nemours Foundation for Kids and Adults
provides this site of kids' health information.
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Mayo
Clinic Online
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Reliable source for health information. Includes
nutrition bulletins and recipes too.
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Medline
Plus
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Designed by the National Library of Medicine
for health professionals and the general public, Medline Plus provides
extensive current information on diseases and conditions, as well as drug
information, directories of physicians and hospitals, and more.
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Mental
Help Net
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One of the largest sites devoted to the subject
of mental and emotional health.
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- NCCAM sponsors and conducts research to study complementary and alternative medicine which is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine.
- PubMed
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PubMed is a search engine for the National
Library of Medicine MEDLINE database which provides access to articles
from medical journals. Use specific medical terms rather than general words
such as "cancer".
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QuackWatch
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This site, run by a retired physician, assesses
nonconventional medical treatments for effectiveness and safety.
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RxList:
Internet Drug Index
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Lists more than 4000 U.S. drugs. Searchable
by drug name.
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Understanding Medical Research
WebMD
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WebMD is an authoritative medical site overseen
by medical doctors and other health care professionals.
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Wisconsin
health statistics
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To access health statistics in this state
of Wisconsin website, click on REFERENCE CENTER.
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Wisconsin
medical credentials check
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The Wisconsin Dept. of Regulation & Licensing
site allows you to check the credentials of any health professional regulated
by the Department and determine the status of their license and any record
of disciplinary action.
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Wisconsin
medical malpractice suits
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The Wisconsin Circuit Court Access site allows
you to search the index of court cases in each Wisconsin County to determine
if a doctor has any pending or closed malpractice or other lawsuits filed
against him or her.
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African
American History
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Extensive list of links, with categories such
as Texts, Military, Slavery, People, Arts & Literature.
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American
Memory
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A great collection of images, oral histories,
etc. relating to the history and cultural development of the United States.
Compiled by the National Digital Library Program of the Library of Congress.
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Country
Studies/Area Handbooks
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Handbooks analyzing the economics, social
structure and national security systems of at least 85 countries. (Federal
government publications.)
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dMarie
Time Capsule
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Headlines, sports achievements, and top songs
for dates from 1900 on. Site warns that this is just for fun, not for your
school report.
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History
Channel
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Website for the popular cable television channel.
"Where the past comes alive...online"
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PCL
Map Collection
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2100 maps from the Perry-Castaneda Map Collection
at the Univ. of Texas at Austin. Good coverage of the world. Many historical
maps. Not a source for up-to-date local maps.
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Presidents
of the United States
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Information on Presidents, candidates, election
results and cabinet members. Links lead to historical documents, First
Ladies, etc.
- Sussex-Lisbon Area Historical Society
- Looking for more local history and information?
Check out the Sussex-Lisbon Area Historical Society's web page!
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The
American Civil War
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Links to electronic files about the American
Civil War (1861 - 1865)
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This
Day in History - From the Archives of The History Channel
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Historical and pop culture events for a day
& month you select.
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Today
in History links from Yahoo!
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Many links to "today in history" sites.
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Wisconsin Blue Books
- Includes extensive description and statistics on virtually all aspects of
life in Wisconsin, including major sections on the state’s population,
geography, history, election data, educational resources, social services,
finance, agriculture, industry, transportation system, etc. Various useful lists
are also provided, such as of statewide associations, news media, local
governmental units, post offices, political parties, etc.
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Wisconsin Heritage Online
- More than 20,000 items, including photos, manuscripts, postcards, sound
clips, diaries, maps, and others are available in a searchable database, with
more items added on a regular basis. This site is ideal for teachers,
students, librarians, archivists, genealogists, history buffs...anyone who
values Wisconsin history and information. The collections come from
universities, museums, libraries, archives and historical societies across
Wisconsin--strong partners in preserving and sharing the resources of
Wisconsin's heritage.
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Year by Year:
1900-2002
- Includes world events, U.S. events, economics, sports,
entertainment, and science facts for each year since 1900.
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Evaluating
Internet Research Sources
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Professor gives tips for evaluating Internet
resources -- how to separate fact from fiction.
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Finding
Information on the Internet: A TUTORIAL
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University of California at Berkeley library's
tutorial. Teaches you how to use the Internet for research.
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Internet
Scout Project
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Librarians evaluate websites and present the
best in various subject areas. Kids write the reviews of children's sites.
A project of UW-Madison & The National Science Foundation.
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List
of Internet Service Providers
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Find an Internet service provider for your
area. Compare price and service plans.
- Matisse's
Glossary of Internet Terms
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- Mouserobics
- Learn to use a mouse!
- New
User Tutorial
- This tutorial has been designed to help people who have never used a computer before.
Also available in Spanish.
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Newsgroups/bulletin
boards/"usenet"
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When you know you need a bulletin board or
newsgroup, search this Google Groups site. You can enter search terms or browse
discussion groups by topic.
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Search
Engine Watch: News, Tips and More About Search Engines
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Good site for detailed information about various
search engines & directories. Analyzes the differences between engines
and reports on changes in them.
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Bank
Rate Monitor
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Consumer bank rates on loans, mortgages and
credit cards. Find out where to get the best credit card, and which institutions
charge for ATM use and checking accounts.
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BigCharts
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Historical quotes, going back to about 1985,
are the best part of this site.
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CNN/Money
- the financial network
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Commodity prices, etc. from CNN.
- The Daily Reckoning
- Daily articles on the state of the national and global economy.
- Financial Literacy and Education Commission
- Includes information regarding life events and how it affects you financially. Get budgeting tips and advice on subjects including credit, taxes and home ownership.
- InvestorGuide
- The Leading Guide to Investing on the Web
Lottery
Page (USA Today)-
State lottery numbers are updated six times
a day.
- Market Oracle
- This is a free daily financial markets analysis & forecasting online publication. They present in-depth analysis from over 150 experienced analysts on a range of views of the probable direction of the financial markets.
- Money 101
- A step by step guide from the folks at Money Magazine to help you gain
control of your financial life.
- The Motley Fool
- Investing basics for beginners
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Morningstar
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Investment information for mutual funds, stocks,
annuities, etc. Basic reports are free; detailed reports require registration
and a fee. (See the library's print copy for detailed information!)
- State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions
- Links to a variety of sites dealing with a variety of financial topics including personal finance, credit and debt collecting.
- The
Universal Currency Converter
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Conversion rates, courtesy of The Bank of
Montreal's Treasury Group. Also prices for precious metals.
- US Debt Clock
- A mind-blowing way to look at the U.S. Government's budget and finances
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Yahoo!
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