CHIRS: Consumer Health Information Resource Service


UNMC's Consumer Health Information Resource Service combines the expertise of experienced medical librarians with in-depth consumer health information. This nationally recognized service is available to the public at no cost through UNMC's McGoogan Library of Medicine.

Medline Plus
·  Health topics
·  Drug information
·  Dictionary
·  Current health news
·  Medical encyclopedia
·  Directories of health providers and
   organizations
·  Interactive tutorials
·  Available in Spanish
·  Find a physician at UNMC
·  Eppley Cancer Center
·  Munroe-Meyer Institute
·  Olson Center for Women's Health
·  Transplant programs
·  Mini-Medical School video library
·  Nebraska Medical Center
   health information

·  Nebraska Resource and Referral
   Service
Go Local Nebraska is an online database that lists all health-related support groups in Nebraska. It also lists healthcare institutions, public libraries and health science libraries, as well as regional and national consumer health Web sites.

Need information to guide decisions about your health or the health of a family member or friend? A UNMC Health Sciences Librarian will research your condition and provide a tailored package of information. This service is free of charge to Nebraska residents and patients at UNMC and the Nebraska Medical Center. Click here.

Other CHIRS information: Click here

Consumer Health Disclaimer: This information is intended to provide general information for you. Some material may contain information that is the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of your physician. Only a health professional (physician, nurse, etc.) can interpret and individualize the information for a specific person's condition and situation. Please consult your health professional on specific medical questions.