Healthfinder.gov

http://www.healthfinder.gov/default.aspx

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Powerpoint slides (2.3 MB) | Handout (PDF, 736 KB) | Video Tutorials

Introduction to Healthfinder.gov:

Healthfinder.gov is a government website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. With information on selected health topics from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations, healthfinder.gov offers personal, tailored information and tools.

Healthfinder.gov is:

• Credible - access reliable resources on a wide range of health topics carefully selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations. Also on MLA's Top Ten most useful websites for consumers.
• Personal - find personalized health recommendations and interactive tools like menu planners, calorie counters, and online check-ups.
• Easy to Understand - easy-to-read format and simple navigation of the Quick Guide to Health Living were designed and tested by limited users. Content in Quick Guide to Healthy Living is printer-friendly.

Purpose of the site:

To provide an easy to use, easy to read, informative and credible website from a government organization that specializes in health. For educational purposes.

Target Audience

Anyone, young and old. For the consumer looking for simple health information. For those seeking generalized information.

Main sections to check out:

• Quick Guide to Healthy Living
• Myhealthfinder Tool
• Personal Health Tools
• Health News
• Find Services and Information
• Popular Requests

How to use this site

Two ways to search for information:

1. A-Z Topics - just search for the first letter of the word: i.e. "O" for "obesity"
2. Search box - simply type in your search term: i.e. "childhood obesity'

Information can be narrowed/sorted out by:

1. Prevention and Wellness
2. Diseases and Conditions
3. FAQs

Videos: Healthfinder Tutorials

How to search healthfinder.gov:

This video can be accessed at this URL: 2http://www.screencast.com/t/sO9CqCYso

Personal Health Tools Tutorial

This video can be accessed at this URL: http://www.screencast.com/t/UTxDVWpBd

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This website was created for LIS 5916: Health Information Resources (summer 2009) by Lindy Brown, MLIS student at Florida State University.