This list of health and wellness resources have been recommended by the Vermont Department of Libraries with the help of National Library of Medicine. More questions? Give us a call at 82-464-8557.
Vermont Online Library – Enter Pettee Memorial Library, then click Gale Resources, then the Gale Health and Wellness button.
- The database contains both consumer appropriate information and access to medical journals.
Medline Plus
- Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this is the go-to place for consumer health information. There are hundreds of articles on diseases, health conditions, and wellness issues.
Healthline
- Healthy living resources, many videos and recipes.
- Pill Identifier
Lab Tests Online
- Learn about different types of medical tests, reasons why they might be ordered, what is it like to have the tests, and normal values for those tests.
Nutrition and Fitness
Harvard School for Public Health
- Nutritional Information
Physical Activity for Everyone
- Hosted by the CDC, this website outlines the how much and appropriate activities for all age groups.
Eating Healthy Vermont
- Vermont Department of Health food information website.
Get Moving Vermont
- a statewide initiative to improve the overall health of the Vermonters by encouraging people of all ages to get at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week.
Drugs Facts
Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for Consumers
LactMed
- Drug information for nursing mothers.
Kids and Teens and Info for Parents
- KidsHealth Information
- For Kids, Teens, and Parents
for teens
for parents
Young Women’s Health
Vermont Health Information
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
- Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
- Dr. Dynasaur
- Low-cost or free health care coverage for kids.
- Healthcare Programs for Vermonters
- Practitioner to Practitioner
- Confidentially search for mental health professionals in Vermont
