Below is a compilation of links to library and government health sites to assist you in finding answers to your health questions.

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Libraries:

• South Dakota Library
• National Library of Medicine
• University of South Dakota Wegner Health Science Information Center

Other Health Sites:

• Healthfinder, a gateway to consumer health information from the US Government.
• National Guideline Clearinghouse, Over 600 evidence-based clinical practice guidelines developed by the federal Health and Human Services Center for Practice and Technology Assessment in partnership with the American Medical Association and the American Association of Health Care Plans.
• MEDLINEplus, a list of resources and links from the National Library of Medicine.
• National Institute of Health
• The Centers for Disease Control
• The Food and Drug Administration
• Medicare

On-line Publications:

• Journal of the American Medical Association
• New England Journal of Medicine
• PubMed from the National Library of Medicine

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