LibGuides: Health Literacy and Patient Education Guide: Publicly Available Health Resources

Patient Education

MedlinePlus This link opens in a new window
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. Also available in Spanish, with 48 additional languages represented. Includes medical images and videos, interactive tutorials, and a medical encyclopedia.

National Institute on Aging | Health Information
Information on health topics for seniors and caregivers. Webpage can increase font size or change contrast for readability.
Denver Public Library health resources
Databases accessible to DPL card holders. Check other local libraries for similar resources.

Clear Communication from the NIH
Guidelines to help you create easy-to-read health materials for all patients.
Limited English Proficient Health Information Resources
Another Anschutz HSL guide providing non-English resources for providers to share with their patients.

Genetics Home Reference glossaries
Links to a variety of specialized medical glossaries such as genetics or cancer. General medical dictionaries also included.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries with an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations.

Colorado Peak
An online tool to apply for public assistance benefits such as food assistance, medical benefits, emergency household expenses
Connect for Health Colorado
Health insurance marketplace to shop, compare, pick and purchase health plans
HealthCare.gov
Information for small businesses, individuals, and families and the Health Insurance Marketplace