Health Literacy is the ability of individuals to obtain and understand basic health information in order to make appropriate health decisions.
Today everyone must know the facts, the choices, and be able to make decisions along with his/her medical professionals in this increasingly complex information (and misinformation) environment.
Health literacy has become vital and most of what we learn about health happens outside of the medical office.
Beyond your own health, you may also seek information in order to make informed choices about your family's health, health insurance, and a healthy environment for the community.
Our health resources are meant to aid in your online research and learning in these areas.
Health literacy has become vital and most of what we learn about health happens outside of the medical office.
Beyond your own health, you may also seek information in order to make informed choices about your family's health, health insurance, and a healthy environment for the community.
Our health resources are meant to aid in your online research and learning in these areas.
HEALTH RESOURCES ON THE WEB:
MedlinePlus
A comprehensive health site from the National Library of Medicine. Includes up-to-date health information for over 900 diseases. Also includes drug information, videos, alternative medicine, health library finder and more.
Healthfinder.gov
Healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
As the nation’s medical research agency, the National Institutes of Health provides a consumer-friendly Web site designed as a good starting point to learn about a wide range of diseases. While the site provides a general overview on hundreds of health subjects, it also offers special sections on particular health topics for children, minorities, men, women, and seniors.
Choose the “Health Topics A-Z” link if you know the specific disease or condition you’re searching for.
For general information, or to help narrow your search, consider the “Browse”
HealthReach
HealthReach offers easy access to quality health information for individuals to whom English is not their primary language. Find multilingual health information and patient education materials about health conditions and wellness topics. Learn about diseases, causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Materials may be available as printable documents, audio, and video.
Medicare.gov
The official government site for Medicare.
Office on Women's Health - Womenshealth.gov
Leads a wide range of activities and programs that educate the public and health professionals, inform and advance policies, and support innovative programs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Authoritative information from the U.S. Government on diseases, conditions and wellness. Includes in-depth statistics.
Food Safety.gov
Site to go to for recalls on contaminated products.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care.
LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES:
North Hudson Community Action Corp
Has location in at:
535 Midland Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-340-1182
Largest health center in New Jersey with 10 delivery sites located in Hudson, Bergen and Passaic counties.
Healthy New Jersey 2020
Healthy New Jersey 2020 is the state's health improvement plan and its health promotion and disease prevention agenda for the decade.
How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet
From the FDA's website, a guide on what to look for in a health website and what to look out for.
APPS FOR YOUR HEALTH - Available for both android and Apple devices
HealthTap
Connect with physicians across the country to ask questions..
There are various levels of membership—from Free to Prime.
Check their website for details.
American Red Cross First Aid
Features include:
· Simple step-by-step instructions for
everyday first aid scenarios
· Prioritized steps to take during an
emergency, with a 9-1-1 call button
· Safety and preparedness tips for a range of severe weather
· Preloaded content that gives
instant access to all safety
information even without
internet access.
The content is available in English and in Spanish.
Downloading the app is not a substitute for training.
America Red Cross App for Pets
The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app is the perfect on-the-go reference guide for pet owners to have on their smartphones. Be prepared to deliver fast and effective care for cats and dogs, along with several other features!
HEALTH INFORMATION DATABASES THROUGH THE LIBRARY:
The library gives you access to several databases you can search through for health related information.
Follow the link below, scroll down to choose a database, and select a database from the list.
EBCSCOhost
We recommend the following databases in EBSCOhost:
MasterFile Elite designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,050 general reference publications with coverage dating as far back as 1984. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest,
GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering aspects of human health and the environment as well has human impact on the environment..
MedlinePlus
A comprehensive health site from the National Library of Medicine. Includes up-to-date health information for over 900 diseases. Also includes drug information, videos, alternative medicine, health library finder and more.
Healthfinder.gov
Healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
As the nation’s medical research agency, the National Institutes of Health provides a consumer-friendly Web site designed as a good starting point to learn about a wide range of diseases. While the site provides a general overview on hundreds of health subjects, it also offers special sections on particular health topics for children, minorities, men, women, and seniors.
Choose the “Health Topics A-Z” link if you know the specific disease or condition you’re searching for.
For general information, or to help narrow your search, consider the “Browse”
HealthReach
HealthReach offers easy access to quality health information for individuals to whom English is not their primary language. Find multilingual health information and patient education materials about health conditions and wellness topics. Learn about diseases, causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Materials may be available as printable documents, audio, and video.
Medicare.gov
The official government site for Medicare.
Office on Women's Health - Womenshealth.gov
Leads a wide range of activities and programs that educate the public and health professionals, inform and advance policies, and support innovative programs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Authoritative information from the U.S. Government on diseases, conditions and wellness. Includes in-depth statistics.
Food Safety.gov
Site to go to for recalls on contaminated products.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care.
LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES:
North Hudson Community Action Corp
Has location in at:
535 Midland Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
973-340-1182
Largest health center in New Jersey with 10 delivery sites located in Hudson, Bergen and Passaic counties.
Healthy New Jersey 2020
Healthy New Jersey 2020 is the state's health improvement plan and its health promotion and disease prevention agenda for the decade.
- Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
- Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve health for all people.
- Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
- Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages.
How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet
From the FDA's website, a guide on what to look for in a health website and what to look out for.
APPS FOR YOUR HEALTH - Available for both android and Apple devices
HealthTap
Connect with physicians across the country to ask questions..
There are various levels of membership—from Free to Prime.
Check their website for details.
American Red Cross First Aid
Features include:
· Simple step-by-step instructions for
everyday first aid scenarios
· Prioritized steps to take during an
emergency, with a 9-1-1 call button
· Safety and preparedness tips for a range of severe weather
· Preloaded content that gives
instant access to all safety
information even without
internet access.
The content is available in English and in Spanish.
Downloading the app is not a substitute for training.
America Red Cross App for Pets
The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app is the perfect on-the-go reference guide for pet owners to have on their smartphones. Be prepared to deliver fast and effective care for cats and dogs, along with several other features!
HEALTH INFORMATION DATABASES THROUGH THE LIBRARY:
The library gives you access to several databases you can search through for health related information.
Follow the link below, scroll down to choose a database, and select a database from the list.
EBCSCOhost
We recommend the following databases in EBSCOhost:
MasterFile Elite designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,050 general reference publications with coverage dating as far back as 1984. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest,
GreenFILE offers well-researched information covering aspects of human health and the environment as well has human impact on the environment..
Valley Hospital has many events available to the public for promoting health.
Click here for their event calendar.
Valley Hospital has many events available to the public for promoting health.
Click here for their event calendar.
