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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. new 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. new 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 - 42 of 42 records
Date/Time Title Location
Mon, Nov 23
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga for Fitness and Health Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Mon, Nov 23
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Nov 23
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Tue, Nov 24
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Social Security Support Services Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave.
Tue, Nov 24
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Zumba! Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat! Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East - Community Room
Wed, Nov 25
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Nov 26
11:00 AM
Wii for Adults Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave.
Sat, Nov 28
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Line Dance Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Dr.
Mon, Nov 30
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Nov 30
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Wed, Dec 2
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Dec 3
11:00 AM
Wii for Adults Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave.
Thu, Dec 3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Fri, Dec 4
7:00 PM
Intermediate Integral Tai Chi Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave. - Community Room
Sat, Dec 5
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Diabetes - An Informative Workshop Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East - Community Room
Sat, Dec 5
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Experience Tranquility and Peace Tully Community Branch Library
880 Tully Rd.
Sat, Dec 5
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Line Dance Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Dr.
Sun, Dec 6
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Beginning Meditation Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Dec 7
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga for Fitness and Health Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Mon, Dec 7
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Dec 7
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Tue, Dec 8
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Zumba! Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat! Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East - Community Room
Wed, Dec 9
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Dec 10
11:00 AM
Wii for Adults Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave.
Thu, Dec 10
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Fri, Dec 11
7:00 PM
Intermediate Integral Tai Chi Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave. - Community Room
Sat, Dec 12
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Line Dance Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Dr.
Mon, Dec 14
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga for Fitness and Health Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Mon, Dec 14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Dec 14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Tue, Dec 15
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Zumba! Dance Fitness to a Latin Beat! Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East - Community Room
Wed, Dec 16
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Zumba Dance Aerobic Class Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Dec 17
11:00 AM
Wii for Adults Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave.
Thu, Dec 17
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Advanced Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Fri, Dec 18
7:00 PM
Intermediate Integral Tai Chi Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave. - Community Room
Sat, Dec 19
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Line Dance Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Dr.
Sun, Dec 20
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Beginning Meditation Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Dec 21
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Dec 21
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Mon, Dec 28
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Yoga for Fitness and Health Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Mon, Dec 28
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Berryessa Branch Library
3355 Noble Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Dec 28
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beginning Integral Tai Chi Classes Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room

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