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Reference Shelf

Below are some links that will be useful to you as you do your health research:

Ask a Mercy Nurse

Ask a Mercy Nurse your health questions and access archives of previously answered questions from patients just like you.

Drug, Disease & Medical Information

This Health Information Database is provided by ADAM, the leading provider of electronic and printed information for professionals and consumers in healthcare and industry.

Merck Manual Home Edition

This handy online reference is searchable, and organized by chapter.

National Library of Medicine

Quick and easy access to the world’s largest medical library.

Health Insurance

Click here for information about health insurance, including sources for insurance, and financial counseling.

Collaborative Network of Lucas County

The Collaborative Network of Lucas County is a nonprofit corporation established to assist families in acquiring the necessary services for children who are at risk for, or have a development disability or delay.

Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps

The mission of the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps is to assure, through the development and support of high quality coordinated systems, that children with special health care needs and their families obtain comprehensive care and services which are family-centered, community-based, and culturally sensitive.

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