Health & Wellness
Trusted Information for Your Research Needs
Our goal is to help improve the quality of life for Palm Beach County residents by making it easy to access reliable health information. Enjoy our comprehensive collection of resources covering illnesses, prescription drugs, doctor credentials and local hospitals. Health and wellness events are offered at all libraries.
A specially credentialed Health & Wellness librarian is available to provide personalized assistance and follow-up by phone, email or in person at the Main Library. Your questions will always remain confidential. All services and our website are free to the public.
Meet Our Health and Wellness Information Expert!
Meet Our Health and Wellness Librarian!
Steve Posti is the Health and Wellness Librarian for the Palm Beach County Library System.
Health & Wellness Resources
Gale Health & Wellness
Find health and medicine, medications, and wellness information from encyclopedias, directories and more.
Gauge the Value, Quality & Authenticity of Goods & Services
Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9,000+ products and services.
Gale Health & Medicine Onefile
Multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals.
Medline Plus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends.
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
A public health resource aiming to support people living with a rare disease and their caregivers by providing access to information.
Gauge the Value, Quality & Authenticity of Goods & Services
Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9,000+ products and services.
Gale Health & Medicine Onefile
Multi-source database provides access to the full text of nursing and allied health journals.
Medline Plus
MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends.
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
A public health resource aiming to support people living with a rare disease and their caregivers by providing access to information.
Meet our Consumer Health Librarian
Understanding the Struggle of Food Insecurity
During Hunger Action Month, the Library has taken on this challenge to raise awareness about food insecurity.