Ask the Librarian!
Our librarians will help you research a specific health topic
Conditions InDepth
A reference guide to more than 100 health and medical conditions
Conditions InBrief
An excellent reference source for understanding illnesses and injuries
Is your child sick?
How to relieve your child's symptoms at home (En Espanol)
Are you sick?
Helping you answer health questions when your doctor is not available (En Espanol)
Be well
Keep you and your family healthy
Drug information
Information about hundreds of prescription and non-prescription drugs
Complementary therapies
Objective, science-based information on natural medicine
Diagnostic procedures
Quick view reference for many procedures
Procedures InMotion
Animated introductions to a variety of screening, diagnostic, and treatment procedures
Health headlines
Today's top health news
Medical Dictionary
Definitions for more than 55,000 medical terms
   

Interactive tools

Behavioral health screening tools
See if you or a loved one might need help with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, stress & more
Health Calculators
Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist-to-Hip Ratio, Calories Burned and Activity Calculator
Anatomy Explorer
Did you know there are 206 bones and well over 600 muscles in the human body?
Condition Explorer
Our Health Condition Explorer shows you conditions that affect each part of your body
Drug Checker
If you take multiple medications, consult the Drug Checker to be sure they're not interacting with each other

 

 

Health & wellness information

Part of our mission is to promote health, so we offer a comprehensive collection of features, facts and news to keep you and your family healthy. For information on the Aurora Wellness Center, click here.

Wellness Connection
Learn about each of the 7 components of wellness, and grow your capabilities and strengths in each of the components to create the balance that is most beneficial to you at this time in your life.
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Women's health
Considering pregnancy, a self-defense class, or HRT? Check here for timely, practical features on issues of interest to women of all ages.
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Men's health
Whether you're trying to survive a visit from the in-laws, a weekend in the woods, or a diagnosis of prostate cancer, read up on what men need to know to stay strong.
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Aging & health
These features on eating, exercising, and living will help you stay healthy well into your golden years, while research briefs keep you informed of the latest studies on health over 50.
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Kids' & teens' health
Learn how to keep your little (and not-so-little) ones healthy with weekly features on infant massage, healthful lunchboxes, teen smoking, and more.
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Food & nutrition
Vitamins, sweeteners, fiber, alcohol… how much do we need and how can daily eating patterns affect lifelong health? All this and more is in the Food & Nutrition pages.
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Sports & fitness
Lace up your shoes and run through the stories here for the latest in the active world. Find quick advice on avoiding or treating injury and choosing the best exercise equipment.
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Medications
Get informed on the latest in pills and caplets before your next trip to the doctor or pharmacy.
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Alternative health
Look here for reviews you can trust of herbs and treatments. Also featured are a regular column and Q & A by a physician with expertise in alternative medicine.
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Travel & health
To ensure a wonderful and safe vacation, check in here before you go for the latest tips on preventing sickness and enjoying the culture of your destination.
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Mental health
Tackle the mysteries of the mind. Everyday emotions like anger, shyness, and patience are explored as well as more serious conditions such as anxiety and epilepsy.
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Sexuality and health
Look here for information on conditions and diseases that affect your sexual health and the medical treatments that may help
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Preventive guidelines
A guide to preventive health for you and your family. These guidelines were developed by a team of Aurora doctors, nurses and health professionals. Try our preventive health assessment
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Health Myths Center
Our Health Myth Center will help you separate fact from fiction by providing you with evidence both for and against a variety of health claims circulating society today.
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Community health surveys
Aurora partnered with 30 local health departments to survey residents on their health status and habits. Find out how you compare and see data on risk factors and disease conditions among adults in your area.
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DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this site is intended for general information and educational purposes. It is not intended to replace the advice of your own physician. Contact your physician if you believe you have a health problem.
 


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