Life After the U
Now that you are leaving the University of Washington, you may have questions on how to access some of the health sciences resources that you have used while here at the University of Washington.
Patient Education
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Consumer Product Information Database (CPID)Health and safety information on consumer household products (Content formerly locate at NIH's Household Products Database)
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EthnoMedA cross-cultural medicine database containing information about cultural beliefs and medical issues pertinent to healthcare of recent immigrants in the Northwest
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FamilyDoctor.orgHealth information from the American Academy of Family Physicians
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Health & Wellness Resource CenterBibliographic coverage of consumer health literature including full-text articles, pamphlets, and reference books. Available using your library card number through Seattle Public Library, or consult your local public library.
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MyHealthFinderU.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services site with tips on doctor visits, health conditions, and staying healthy
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Health OnlineUWMC's library of the patient and family health education materials. Some are in multiple languages.
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KidsHealthWide range of health and parenting material, including sections for children and teens
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Lab Tests OnlineNews, descriptions of clinical lab tests, and information for consumers on understanding test results
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MedlinePlusBest starting point for consumer health materials with links chosen and reviewed for quality by the National Library of Medicine.
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NIH Health InformationConsumer health information from the National Institutes of Health
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NORD: National Organization for Rare DisordersPatient information center, online patient communities, and NORD's Rare Disease Database. Access to full text disease reports requires individual registration