If you're like most people, you have a lot of questions about illnesses, medical services and other health-related topics. The answers to these questions may be found in our consumer health collections libraries, located at the Medical Center Library .

Your involvement is vital to your health and well-being. Our resources will enable you to make more informed decisions about your health care. Our experienced staff will help you locate the most current health-related information available, in varied formats, including print, video and electronic resources.

The Southwest Library contracts  with the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District for online services.

For online health information:

• Where does it hurt? An easy to use guide to help you navigate through your symptoms.
   
• Health Encyclopedia, surgeries and procedures, pregnancy
     
• MedlinePlus: encyclopedia, medical dictionary, tutorials (U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health)
    
• Links to respected health-related Web sites.