Nov 23 18:23

Influenza Information Portal

EBSCO Publishing Medical and Nursing editors of DynaMed™, Nursing Reference Center™ (NRC) and Patient Education Reference Center™ (PERC) have made influenza information available to patients and their families, and healthcare providers worldwide. The information is designed to inform individuals on H1N1 diagnosis and H1N1 treatment. The resources being made available will also provide up-to-date information about the H1N1 vaccine.  These resources will be continuously updated throughout the flu season.

Jun 24 13:08

New Drug Guide Available Online

Now available through EbscoHost Databases is Lexi-PALS Drug Guide.  This database of Patient Advisory Leaflets provide information on medications.  Information provided includes brand names, what the medication is taken for, how to take the medication and side effects.  Similar to Physician's Desk Reference, but easier to understand.  To find the database, click on Research Center (under Quick Links), and Magazine Articles (two times).  Once you are in EbscoHost, click on Magazine Articles and scroll to the very bottom of the list.  Click on Lexi-PALS.

Feb 04 12:25

BadgerCare Plus

Families may now sign their children up for the Wisconsin's BadgerCare Plus health plan.  Low-income families are entitled to enroll at no charge.  Families with higher incomes will be able to buy into the program for as little as $10 a month.  For more information or to sign up, go to the BadgerCare web site or call 1.800.362.3002.