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HealthLink

HealthLink is a service provided by the Kitchener Public Library to help you find current, reliable information related to your health. We provide consumer health and medical resources from a variety of perspectives.

Our goal is to provide reliable resources that support the demand for health information in our community.

HealthLink Resources
HealthLink Services
Privacy
Visiting and Contacting HealthLink

HealthLink Resources

HealthLink offers a broad range of resources from medical reference books like Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine to a dedicated HealthLink computer with Internet access.

Resources Available

Health books and videos - check the KPL catalogue.
Health Information Guides.
Health databases containing articles & research on a variety of health topics
(databases are listed on the right side of the screen)
Health Link eNewsletters
Autism Collection
Exam resources for healthcare students and professionals such as the MCCQE, LCME, and Nursing Exam study guides, a variety of up-to-date textbooks, computer-based tests and anatomy guides.

Evaluating Health Information on the Internet

While there is a lot of great health information on the Internet, there is a lot of inaccurate information as well. The National Library of Medicine has put together an excellent list of criteria to follow to help you evaluate health information on the internet. Click here to view the list.

Whenever you research any health information, always be sure to:

Consider the Source
Be Skeptical
Ensure the Information is Current
Beware of Sales People
Check with your Healthcare Provider

HealthLink Services

Staff will gladly help you:

Find health books, videos and articles
Learn how to search KPL's health databases, website and catalogue

Staff will not:

Diagnose health
Give health advice
Refer to physicians

Privacy

All questions are kept strictly confidential.

KPL staff are information specialists who provide access to information. Please contact your trusted health care professional for interpretation, diagnosis or medical advice.