Below are some helpful consumer health resources. The College of DuPage and the C.O.D. Library do not create or control any of the external resources, and they will not be held responsible for misuse of information or any adverse effects of recommendations stated in these resources. Health Information should always be discussed with your health care provider, who can interpret it for you and apply it to your individual case.

The College of Dupage Library's Consumer Health Resource Guide

My "Consumer Health Book Talk" describes the types of health resources available in reference and general collections.

Book_Talk.pdf  (Help downloading)

Or, if you'd prefer to watch brief video clips, click on the links below.

Reference Collection Resources  (Help downloading)

General Collection Resources  (Help downloading)

Click on the links below to locate medical/health related materials in your public or academic library!

Most public libraries use the Dewey Decimal Classification System:

Dewey Call Number Ranges for Health-Related Materials  (Help downloading)

Academic Libraries, such as the College of DuPage Library, use the Library of Congress Classification System:

Library of Congress Class R - Medicine  (Help downloading)

Click the link below to view the S.O.S. "Rx: Consumer Health" PowerPoint Presentation

SOS Consumer Health class presentation.ppt  (Help downloading)
Villa Park Public Library presentation.ppt  (Help downloading)