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Redesigned HSLS Consumer Health Information Web Site is Launched
The newly redesigned HSLS Consumer Health Information Web site development was launched recently and can be viewed at <www.hsls.pitt.edu/guides/chi>. The new design reflects the increased availability of high quality consumer health information resources for all ages. It also integrates the HSLS Web site design features in its appearance and structure, permitting ongoing expansion and improvement, as well as ease of access and navigation. While retaining popular features such as a comprehensive listing of local agencies and organizations, online medical dictionaries, and health provider locator tools, the content has expanded to include prevention and wellness, online health screening tools, patient rights, quality guidelines, transplantation, and many other health topics. The site’s six main sections are easily navigated from the homepage, enabling immediate access to general or specific disease information and related topics such as drug information, immunization, practice guidelines and health statistics. Direct links to several major daily health news sources, including CNN, the New York Times, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette are available, as well as links to Pittsburgh area television health news reports for patrons wishing to research current health headlines. Each page provides local, state and national Web sites and direct access, where applicable, to online databases and pertinent books from the HSLS Consumer Collection. The Quick Links menu on each page permits easy access to core resources, such as MEDLINEplus from the National Library of Medicine and PITTCat for the Consumer, the University of Pittsburgh’s online catalog of consumer health collections. The Hopwood Library, UPMC Shadyside at UPMC Shadyside is prominently featured as a resource for UPMC patients and families. It provides selective health information to help patients understand, adjust to, and manage the health issues that affect their lives. Hopwood Library services are described, and its collection of consumer-oriented books, pamphlets, videos and audiotapes is searchable through PittCAT for the Consumer. In addition, patrons can find links to schedules for local classes and workshops and browse new books and videos. --Andrea M. Ketchum and Michelle Burda |
