Posts tagged with "diseases"
Get Health Info Using Well-Connected
Posted by daccurso on 03/02/10
Looking for information about common diseases and wellness issues? Try Well-Connected, one of the Library’s databases which has in-depth reports discussing the latest treatments, causes, symptoms, tests, and preventative measures for about 100 health conditions. The reports are reviewed by a board of physicians from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
This database is available through our web site under “Research.” Click on “Databases A-Z” and then select Well-Connected. You need to be an A.H. cardholder to use it outside of the Library.How Your Genetics Play a Role in Disease Development
Posted by daccurso on 05/17/11
Join Holly LaDuca, Genetic Counselor at Northwest Community Hospital, as she discusses the role of genetics in disease susceptibility. Learn the elements of a genetic counseling appointment and find out what genetic testing options are available. Understanding the hereditary risks for cancer will help you determine if a genetic counseling session is right for you. Register online at www.nch.org/classes or call Northwest Community Hospital at 847-618-4968.
Date and time: Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room
Prescription for Medical Information
Posted by daccurso on 08/25/09
Date and time: Monday, September 14, 7:30–9 p.m.
Location: Training Center
Are you looking for information about diseases, disorders, drugs and doctors? Are you interested in learning which hospitals are ranked the best? We'll show you some of the best sources for medical information. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 874-392-0100.
