Public Health Resources
- Resources for Public Health
- COVID-19 Research
- Training Opportunities
- NPHCO/Public Health Digital Library
- Data and Statistics
PubMed comprises more than 30 million citations for biomedical literature, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
NIH Disaster Research Response
This program aims to create a disaster research system consisting of coordinated disaster health research data collection tools and a network of trained researchers. The site includes research tools and protocols, training, and more.
MedlinePlus provides the public with authoritative information on health and wellness. Available in Spanish and English with some content available in other languages.
Other NNLM Resource Guides related to Public Health
- Emergency and Disaster Resources
- Find Health Statistics by Topic
- HIV/AIDS Online Resources
- Introduction to Health Literacy
- Monkeypox
- Substance Use Disorders
LitCovid is a curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about the 2019 novel Coronavirus. The articles are updated daily and are further categorized by different research topics and geographic locations for improved access.
PubMed, Clinical Queries, COVID-19 Articles Search:
The Clinical Queries search in PubMed provides a way to quickly locate clinical studies. Clinical Queries retrieves results for two searches: Clinical Studies and COVID-19 Articles. The COVID-19 Articles search is similar to LitCOVID, but includes preprint articles in search results.
NNLM Public Health Information Courses
Sign up for one of our webinars or courses on public health information and resources for practitioners and consumers. Sessions are offered synchronously and asynchronously to fit any busy schedule. Many courses are also CHES (Certified Health Education Specialists) and MLA (Medical Library Association) CE eligible.
Click here for a list of NNLM trainings that qualify for Certified Health Education Specialists credit
Learn more about health statistics with additional resources from the National Library of Medicine.
Finding and Using Health Statistics
This self-paced tutorial describes different types of health statistics, how they are collected, and where they can be found.
Know your Chances: Understanding Health Statistics
Read this free book to learn about numbers behind the messages—the medical statistics on which the claims are based.
The NPHCO's Public Health Digital Library is a fee based service that provides state, local and municipal public health departments with access to e-journals, e-books and databases. Resources in the library focus on evidence-based practice. To learn more about this service, visit the NPHCO/Public Health Digital Library webpage.
Local
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Finding Historical Census Data (Florida State University Library Guides)
- City Health Dashboard
- County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
- Rural Data Explorer
National
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
- Find Health Statistics by Topic
- National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
- MedlinePlus: Health Topics include “Statistics and Research” category
- State Health Facts (Kaiser Family Foundation)
International
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World Statistics Resources (University of Washington Library Guide)
Evidence-based research and reliable health information are essential to Public Health response and prevention efforts. The National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of the NIH, provides free, online resources and training for evidence-based research and combatting misinformation.