Health & Medicine

Community health organizations and reputable resources for health and medical information

Library Databases

Health & Medicine Websites

Affordable Care Act

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Library Databases

EBSCO Español

Punto de acceso a bases de datos de EBSCOhost españolas. | more info »
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EBSCOhost

EBSCOhost
EBSCOhost includes thousands of indexed magazines, many full-text, for over fifteen years. Magazine coverage ranges from the popular to the academic. Also includes electronic content on business, medical information, and much more. | more info »
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Health Resources

Use EBSCOhost Health Resources to search the full text of nearly 300 consumer health periodicals. | more info »
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Magill's Medical Guide

A perfect mix of accessibility and depth, providing general readers with an authoritative reference source that helps bridge the gap between medical encyclopedias for professionals and popular self-help guides. | more info »
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Health & Medicine Websites

ACCESS Wisconsin

Find out if you are eligible to receive help through Wisconsin's health and nutrition programs. | more info »
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Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Dane County provides information about resources and support on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability. | more info »
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Alcohol & Drug Rehab Center Directory - Addictions.com

Find Madison detox, inpatient, and outpatient rehab centers. | more info »
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American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) Doctor Certification

Find out if your doctor is Board Certified | more info »
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Federal agency for medicare and medicaid information and statistics. | more info »
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Covering Wisconsin

Covering Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization that helps people in Wisconsin find and use health insurance. Their Health Insurance Navigators provide free help any time. Contact a Navigator by calling 608-261-1455 or schedule online. | more info »
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Dementia Crisis Program (Dane County)

The goal of the Dementia Crisis Program is to reduce the likelihood that persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive deficits who experience a behavioral crisis will need to leave their home of choice. To learn more about the Dane County Dementia Program, please contact call the APS Helpline at 608-261-9933. | more info »
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Journey Mental Health Center

Journey provides care for those experiencing addictions, mental illness, and mental health crises. | more info »
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MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free. | more info »
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Recovery.com

Find trustworthy treatment options for mental health and addiction. | more info »
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Services for Older Adults (from WI DHS)

From this page you can access a variety of information on programs and services in Wisconsin for older people and caregivers. A brief description of each service is available. | more info »
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The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups

The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG) is the largest, most effective grassroots coalition of senior organizations in the country. | more info »
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Affordable Care Act: Public and Staff Resources

The best source of information is the federal Health Insurance Marketplace: online at www.healthcare.gov, or at 1-800-318-2596.

  • This is where people who are eligible can sign up for an insurance plan from local health insurance companies, with federal discounts.
  • People with low income might be eligible for BadgerCare Plus (Medicaid) instead.  You will find out when you apply through the Marketplace, or see the information below.

To get free help to sign up

  • The best source of information for free assistance is Covering Wisconsin: on-line at https://www.coveringwi.org/, or at 608-262-2618
  • The United Way Health Connect program pays the insurance premiums (monthly cost) for some Dane County residents who sign up for certain Marketplace plans. Call 2-1-1 or go to www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/healthconnect/

BadgerCare Plus

BadgerCare Plus is Medicaid health care coverage for Wisconsin residents with low income. For more information or to apply, go to https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus/index.htm, call 1-888-794-5556, or meet with an enrollment specialist at Madison Public Library Central.  For an up-to-date calendar listing assistance, visit our assistance calendar.

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