Magazines, Homework Help, Databases at Wallkill PL: Science & Health
Health and Wellness Pamphlets
- About the Affordable Health Care ActLearn about new health care laws and health insurance through official state and federal resources
Science & Health Databases
- ABMS Board Certification Search This link opens in a new window[The American Board of Medical Specialists'] online verification service is available for personal use by consumers to research physicians. You will be asked to register for the service by typing in some basic information. To verify a physician's Board Certification status, simply go to www.CertificationMatters.org, enter your search criteria and click on the search button. If you are already logged in, you will see your results immediately; otherwise, you will be asked to identify whether you are a new or returning user.
- Medline PlusInformation on over 650 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials.
Funded by the National Library of Medicine
- PubMed CentralNational Library of Medicine's digital archive of life sciences literature (for medical and health services professionals).
Funded by the National Library of Medicine
- VetNow for Veterans - WallkillOur Brainfuse VetNow navigators help veterans and their families understand and apply for the benefits they are eligible for from local, state, or federal programs. From housing and health care to education, mental health, and more, Brainfuse VetNow navigators are ready to help.
Funded by the Ramapo Catskill Library System.
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Affordable Care Act Resources
- Affordable Care Act Resources Guide from Thrall LibraryLearn about the Affordable Care Act from official government websites and protect yourself from potential scams and hoaxes by reviewing consumer advisories.
- Affordable Health Care Scams from Thrall LibraryInformation regarding scams or potential online scams as a result of the passing of the Affordable Health Care Act