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Welcome to Ebling Library's Consumer Health Guide. Here you will find health resources regarding mental health; insurance; drugs, herbal remedies, and supplements; support information; multilingual/multicultural information; news; and popular health app information. If you need assistance or have any questions contact Lia Vellardita or askebling@hsl.wisc.edu.
Health Literacy
Health literacy means being able to find and understand health information relevant to you or a loved one. Below are resources for learning about health literacy and recognizing what credible health information looks like. For more information, please see Ebling Library's Health Literacy Guide
- How to Evaluate Health Information on the InternetThis guide from the National Institutes of Health gives a great overview of the questions you should ask yourself when evaluating a health information website for credibility.
- What is Health Literacy and Why do I Need it?This article explains health literacy and why it's important to increase your health literacy skills.
- The Rise of Fake Medical NewsThis article gives and account of the rise of fake medical news. Understanding this phenomenon is an important part increasing your health literacy in the era of social media.
- Are you Confused about Health Information? You're Not AloneIn this short TedTalk, Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick explains the health literacy crisis in the United States and what she is doing personally to address it.