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Health Information
Answers to Your Health and Medical Questions


Below are Library-selected resources and events where you will be able to find consumer health information on a variety of topics. This health information is offered by the Library as a service to its community and others. The information should be used for informational purposes only and not as a tool for self-diagnosis nor as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider.

Community Health Information Center

San José Public Library in collaboration with the PlaneTree Health Library has created the Community Health Information Center at Joyce Ellington Library with a grant from The Health Trust.  Included is online access to Well Connected health reports (see below).

 Recommended Starting Points 

Consumer Health

MedlinePlus Opens in new window

Information on diseases and conditions including hospital and physician info, medical encyclopedia and dictionary, info on medical drugs and links to clinical trials. From the National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health. - Espanol - 中 文 - Tiếng Việt - other languages

Consumer Health Complete Opens in new window

Find what you need from health and wellness articles and information on mainstream medicine and complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Anyone may access this database in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN.

Consumer Health Information in Various Languages Opens in new window

Frequently updated medical information that includes pictures and is easy to read. In 7 languages: Chinese Simplified - Chinese Traditional - Farsi - Hindi - Russian - Tagalog - Vietnamese. Anyone may access this database in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN.

Magill's Medical Guide Online Opens in new window

Find the medical information you need from this source suitable for student research and use by general readers, including patients and caregivers. Anyone may access this database in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN.


More Health Information Starting Points — including Diseases and Conditions


 Health Websites   - Select a subject to see annotated web resources and more.

Addictions
AIDS & HIV
Allergies
Alternative Medicine
Alzheimer's Disease
Asthma
Cancer
Caregiving
Children's Health
Diabetes
Doctors
Health Care

Health Images & Media
Health Information Starting Points
Health Libraries
Health Organizations
Health Terminology
Heart & Circulation
Hospitals
Immunization & Vaccines
Infectious Diseases
Informed Patient
Medical Services
Medications

Men's Health
Mental Health
Nursing Homes
Nutrition & Supplements
Obesity & Weight Loss
Podcasts
Senior Health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Teen Health
Tests & Medical Assessments
Women's Health

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 Electronic Resources 

eBooks

eBooks from net Library

Text-based ebooks on health and other subjects that are delivered and read 1 page at time while you are online. Anyone may access these eBooks in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN — For ebook assistance, see Who To Contact for More Help.


Electronic Journal

Well Connected Opens in new window

Read reports on common diseases and wellness issues, each report "an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures." Access to the online version of this journal is available only on Library computers at Joyce Ellington Library.

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  San José Library Health Events  

The following events are scheduled at the King Library and San José Public Library branches. Select a Title link for more information about an event.
List 1 - 60 of 60 records
Date/Time Title Location
Mon, Mar 22
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga for Fitness and Health Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Mon, Mar 22
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Mon, Mar 22
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Tue, Mar 23
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ZUMBA! Dance fitness to a Latin Beat! Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East - Community Room
Wed, Mar 24
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Mar 25
11:00 AM
Wii for Adults Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave.
Thu, Mar 25
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat Santa Teresa Branch Library
290 International Circle - Community Room
Thu, Mar 25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Mar 25
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Fri, Mar 26
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Health Trust - Chronic Disease Self Management Tully Community Branch Library
880 Tully Rd.
Fri, Mar 26
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Integral Tai Chi Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave. - Community Room
Sat, Mar 27
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Massage for Movers Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Mar 29
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga for Fitness and Health Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Mon, Mar 29
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Mon, Mar 29
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Apr 1
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat Santa Teresa Branch Library
290 International Circle - Community Room
Thu, Apr 1
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Apr 1
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Fri, Apr 2
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Health Trust - Chronic Disease Self Management Tully Community Branch Library
880 Tully Rd.
Mon, Apr 5
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga for Fitness and Health Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Mon, Apr 5
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Apr 5
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Mon, Apr 5
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Tue, Apr 6
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Line Dancing Class - Cut the Rug and Get Fit Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Tue, Apr 6
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ZUMBA! Dance fitness to a Latin Beat! Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East - Community Room
Wed, Apr 7
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Apr 8
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat Santa Teresa Branch Library
290 International Circle - Community Room
Thu, Apr 8
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Apr 8
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Fri, Apr 9
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Health Trust - Chronic Disease Self Management Tully Community Branch Library
880 Tully Rd.
Sat, Apr 10
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Toothtime Storytime Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Family Area
Sun, Apr 11
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Beginning Meditation Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Apr 12
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga for Fitness and Health Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Mon, Apr 12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Apr 12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Mon, Apr 12
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Tue, Apr 13
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ZUMBA! Dance fitness to a Latin Beat! Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East - Community Room
Wed, Apr 14
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Apr 15
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat Santa Teresa Branch Library
290 International Circle - Community Room
Thu, Apr 15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Fri, Apr 16
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Health Trust - Chronic Disease Self Management Tully Community Branch Library
880 Tully Rd.
Mon, Apr 19
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga for Fitness and Health Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Mon, Apr 19
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Apr 19
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Mon, Apr 19
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Tue, Apr 20
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Line Dancing Class - Cut the Rug and Get Fit Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Tue, Apr 20
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ZUMBA! Dance fitness to a Latin Beat! Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East - Community Room
Thu, Apr 22
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat Santa Teresa Branch Library
290 International Circle - Community Room
Thu, Apr 22
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Apr 22
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Fri, Apr 23
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Health Trust - Chronic Disease Self Management Tully Community Branch Library
880 Tully Rd.
Mon, Apr 26
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga for Fitness and Health Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Mon, Apr 26
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Apr 26
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Mon, Apr 26
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Tue, Apr 27
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
ZUMBA! Dance fitness to a Latin Beat! Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East - Community Room
Wed, Apr 28
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Apr 29
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Apr 29
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Integral Tai Chi Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Fri, Apr 30
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Health Trust - Chronic Disease Self Management Tully Community Branch Library
880 Tully Rd.

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