Jackson Library: Public Health: Home

Welcome to the Public Health Subject Guide!

LU’s BS in Public Health is designed to prepare a workforce to help individuals, families, and communities maintain personal health.

Start here for information on finding library resources, useful library links, and additional resources. Checkout the other tabs for even more useful resources and research help.

Getting Started with Research

The best place to start finding resources for your research projects is Bearcat Search.

Use the Catalog or eBook search scopes to find books held by Jackson Library.
Use the Article search to find peer-reviewed scholarly articles.
In addition to Bearcat Search you may want to utilize the consumer health databases listed below.

Please do not hesitate to contact a librarian for assistance.

Consumer Health Databases

Consumer Health Complete (alternate)
Health and wellness topics with access to up-to-date, concise, and clinically relevant drug monographs.
Medline Plus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends.

Additional Resources

Organizations

SC PHA
South Carolina Public Health Association, affiliate of the APHA.
NASPA
NASPA supports and develops student affairs professionals working towards cultivating wellness in our institutional communities.
NCHEC
The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Quick links to Government resources

CDC
FDA
HHS
NIH
WHO
Introduction to Public Health
Webinar on Public Health issues and preventions provided by the CDC.

Citation Help

Need help with citations? It's always best to go to the source. Check out our Citation Resources page.

If you need one-on-one assistance, contact the Lander University Writing Center for an appointment.