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The Health Nook, on the First Floor of the Library, is a place to learn about and take charge of your health. It offers resources like databases, Healing Kits, graphic medicine books, and health information from various organizations. You can research health conditions, borrow kits with information on sensitive topics, and find health literacy resources. Professional library staff are available for support.
The Healing Library offers support kits designed to assist individuals and families facing difficult circumstances or those helping someone in need. Each kit features carefully curated books for all age groups - from children to adults. The kits also include information on community resources, recommended reading lists, therapeutic activity suggestions, and a personal journal for reflection. FULL LIST OF HEALING KITS
These kits were developed wit hthe support and guidance of the Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support, Reading Public School's Behavioral Health department, RESPOND, Inc., and funding from an LSTA IMLS Grant.
Reading Public Health Services
Reading Coalition for Prevention and Support
Behavioral Health Help Line in MA Those in need of behavioral health services can call 833-773-BHHL (2445) or walk into one of 25 designated mental health centers in MA cities and towns.
Respond Inc.: Domestic Violence Prevention
The Award-winning Teen Health & Wellness database from Rosen provides middle and high school students with up-to-date nonjudgmental, curricular, and self-help support.
These Gale databases provide round-the-clock access to medical journals, magazines, and health information. They cover a wide range of healthcare topics and are ideal for students, researchers, and health professionals. These tools give you the health knowledge you need, when you need it.
Find reliable information from over 80 magazines on lots of health topics. Get started with a tutorial on how to use Health Source - Consumer Edition.
This database has information on:
How the body works
Food and eating healthy
Taking care of kids
Sports and exercise
How to stay healthy
A collection of trusted health information created by the National Library of Medicine. Get started with a tutorial on how to use Medline. This database has information on:
Health Care Systems
Medicine
Nursing
Dentistry
Veterinary medicine
... and more
Use this national directory to find free places to borrow or donate durable medical equipment. GotDME is a project of Wheel it Forward.
Connects you to reliable health information on illness, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, wellness and more. This website was created for the health consumer.
The Consumer Version of the Merck Manuals is a medical reference. It gives professionals and patients digital access to health topics, drug info, a symptom finder, and more.
A government website with trusted information to help your family stay healthy. MyHealthfinder helps you find health info, doctors, insurance, and nearby services.
A website developed by the National Institutes of Health. Provides scientific research on complementary and integrative health approaches.
Visit the National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health