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Health and Health Technology

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Welcome to the subject guide for Health and Health Technology!

 

This page offers information about the various resources available at the Richard J. Daley Library such as article databases, reference materials, ebooks, and websites.

 

In addition, the Richard J. Daley Library offers individual and group instruction on how to use library resources in this subject area. Speak with one of our reference librarians to assist you.

 

  • NOTE: Remote access to databases is exclusive to City Colleges of Chicago students, faculty and staff. 
  • To access off-campus, log-in with your MyCCC username and password.

 

 

 

Getting Started

 

Not sure what interests you? eEncylopedias might help you gather general information to choose a topic.

 

Search the Gale Virtual Reference Collection:

 

When writing a research paper, start by choosing a topic. What is the question you want to answer?

              For example, you might ask, “What nutritional plan prevents disease?”

 

Once you have a question in mind, find keywords related to the question.  Health & Health Technology is a multi-disciplinary field. When searching for information in any library resource, try using other keywords such as: 

                    • nutrition 
                    • disease 
                    • health care

 

 

Expand your search terms by considering synonyms. You can search for similar words by searching for your terms in a thesaurus

 

Use keywords when searching databases for relevant articles. 

 

Choose articles that are appropriate for your project, academic, and trustworthy (hint: they'll have citations).

Watch this short video for help evaluating sources.

 

 

If you get stuck, ask a librarian! We are trained to help with research and citations.

Stop by the reference desk at Daley College or call the reference desk at 773-838-7669.

 

 

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Find Articles

 

 Tips for efficient searches:

  • use "advanced search” option so you can enter several search terms at the same time
  • limit results to full text so you will be able to read and cite the articles you find
  •  choose article length, and publication date to meet the needs of your assignment. For example, if your instructor prefers articles over 5 pages, don't waste your time sorting through articles that are only 1 page. Limit your results!

 

For more Database Search Tips check out the Library Basics Search Guide: Search Tips

 

Note: Accessing journal articles from databases off-campus will require students to use their MyCCC username and password.

 

Health

 

AHFS Consumer Medication Information is a trusted source and recognized standard for patient drug information, available in both English and Spanish.

 

CINAHL®, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, is the most comprehensive resource for nursing and allied health literature.

 

Consumer Health Complete™ (CHC) is the single most comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics.

  

This database is the richest collection of consumer health information available to libraries worldwide, providing information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. 

 

This database provides more than 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines. 

 

Collection of medical e-books.

 

Visual Resources

 

 

Open Source Journals

Note: Open Source Journals DO NOT require students to use their MyCCC username and password.

 

  • American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
    The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (the Journal) is the official scholarly publication of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Its purpose is to document and advance pharmaceutical education in the United States and internationally.

 

  • Annals of Long-Term Care
    Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging (ALTC) is a peer-reviewed, medical journal that addresses the clinical care and practical issues that affect the treatment of long-term care residents. The aim is to disseminate timely information that can be readily put into practice to improve the care of this growing population.

 

  • International Journal of Applied Research in Natural Products
    International Journal of Applied Research in Natural Products (ISSN: 1940-6223) is a bi-monthly open access, peer reviewed journal that provides an avenue to publish applied research in natural products that can result in development of new biotechnological, processing or therapeutic strategies that can lead to or assist in the prevention and management of chronic and infectious disease.

 

  • Journal of Global Drug Policy and Practice
    The Journal of Global Drug Policy and Practice is an international journal with the goal of bridging the information gap on drug policy issues between the medical-scientific community, policymakers, practitioners and the lay public. Our intended readership includes clinicians, clinical researchers, policymakers, prevention specialists and other persons interested in understanding drug policy issues or in providing drug policy recommendations. The Journal of Global Drug Policy and Practice is a joint effort of the Institute on Global Drug Policy and the International Scientific and Medical Forum on Drug Abuse.

 

An open access database of bio-medical and life sciences journal literature maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. (How-to guide)

 

  • The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences & Practice
    The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice is an internationally peer-reviewed, open-access, scholarly, on-line journal dedicated to the exploration of allied health professional practice, research, and education.

  

For all the databases available to CCC students, go to: Daley College Databases

 

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Find Books

 

Search the library catalog

 

Books & Articles | Course Reserves | Databases | Help | My Account

 

Search Tips:

  • Use the search options to your advantage! If you are searching for synonyms like "children" and "youth," change the drop down from "AND" to "OR." This way you will get results that include EITHER term.
  • Use the options on the left of the search box the same way. Perhaps you want a book about the id written by Sigmund Freud. Place id in the search box with "Any Field" selected to the right. In the next line, change "Any Field" to "Author" and type Freud into the search box.
  • You can also use the drop down menus below to limit your results to specific date ranges.
  • Choose books available only at Daley College or broaden your search to “Any” in the location section.
  • If books are located at another library, place a request for Interlibrary Loan by contacting a Daley College Librarian at 773-838-7669. We will contact you when your book arrives. Please allow time for delivery.

 

Browse the Shelves: For books on your topic, go to these call numbers:

 

QM - Human Anatomy.

QP – Physiology. 

R - General Medicine.

RA - Public Aspects of Medicine.

RB - Pathology.

RC - Internal Medicine.

RD - Surgery.

RE - Opthalmology.

RF - Ear, Nose, and Throat.

RG - Gynecology, Obstetrics.

 

RJ - Pediatrics.

RK - Dentistry.

RL - Dermatology.

RM - Therapeutics, Pharmacology.

RS - Pharmacy.

RT - Nursing.

RV - Botanic, Eclectic Medicine.

RX - Homeopathy.

RZ - Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Mental Healing.

 

 

 

eBooks

 

Daley College subscribes to Ebsco Ebooks, which can accessed from home 24 hours a day. 

 

Search the EBSCO eBook Collection:

Research databases

 

 

Still need help locating or finding a book or ebook, check out the Library Basics Guide: Finding Books!

 

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Web Resources

 

 

National Health Organizations

This agency provides excellent materials related to patient safety, staying healthy, patient-doctor communication, health literacy, and understanding medical treatments. Campaigns such as the Questions are the Answer and Superhéroes (for Spanish speakers) are excellent resources for consumers.

 

The nation's health protection agency--excellent source of reliable health information.

 

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.

 

The NLM web site is a vital resource for librarians, the public, health professionals, and researchers. Users can access MedlinePlus, Pubmed, and other sites from the home page with just a click. Explore the List of NLM Databases and Resources link to learn more about the extensive collection of electronic resources.

 

PubMed comprises more than 21 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.

 

Gateway to government agencies that perform a wide variety of tasks and services, including research, public health, food and drug safety, grants and other funding, health insurance, and many others.  

 

Pharmaceutical Information / Organizations

DailyMed provides high quality information about marketed drugs. This information includes FDA labels (package inserts). This Web site provides health information providers and the public with a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling as found in medication package inserts. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) provides this as a public service and does not accept advertisements.

 

The NLM Drug Information Portal gives users a gateway to selected drug information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and other key U.S. Government agencies. At the top of the page are links to individual resources with potential drug information, including summaries tailored to various audiences. Resources include the NLM search systems useful in searching for a drug, NLM research resources, resources organized by audience and class, and other NIH and government resources such as FDA and CDC.

 

  • Drug Interactions: What You Should Know-This information is brought to you by the Council on Family Health in cooperation with the National Consumers League and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

 

Consumer Health Information 

The NHLBI Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI) is a quick, easy, and dependable source of information on heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders. Consumers can subscribe or download podcasts on this web site. Transcripts are also available. Some of the topics are COPD, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Attack, Heart Disease Risk Factors, High Blood Pressure, Insomnia, Overweight and Obesity, Physical Activity and Your Heart, and Sarcoidosis. 

 

Find an A-Z list of health topics and resources on insurance, prescription drugs, nutrition, caregiving, and more. USA.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal.

 

From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Healthfinder is designed to be easy-to-use. Here you will find information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.

 

The premier online resource for kids health information, KidsHealth is divided into three main sections: Parents, Kids, and Teens.

 

MedlinePlus offers more features and is easier to use than ever. From the National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus has extensive information in English and Spanish, including drug information, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news. The site provides videos and health check tools for learning about health, and offers a growing collection of trustworthy materials in over 45 languages.

 

This easy-to-use website features basic health and wellness information of interest to older adults from the National Institutes of Health. The site is designed especially for older adults, who can use the buttons at the top of each page to make the text larger, change text color, or hear the text read aloud. 

 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

 

     

* Remember to cite multimedia sources in your works cited page

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Citations

 

Every research paper must have in-text citations and a works cited page to show the sources you used in your research!

 

  • Identify the type of citation you needSome professors will tell you what style they prefer.
  • As you conduct research, create citations in your works cited section or bibliography.
  • When you quote, paraphrase, or reference an idea you read in someone else's work, place an in-text citation at the end of your sentence.

 

 

These websites can help you create the citations needed:

APA Format

MLA Format

Chicago Style Format

 

You can also use EasyBib to create a works cited page in MLA format.

 

 

Check out the Library Basics Guide: Citations Page for more information on citations!

 

 

If you need help creating your citations, feel free to stop by the reference desk and ask a librarian or call the reference desk at 773-838-7669.  

 

 

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