Consumer Health Resources

Consumer Health Training Resources

Open to the public

Disaster Preparedness

Health Literacy

Informationliteracy.gov is a resource created by the Institute of Museum and Library Services focused on improving information literacy. This link takes you to their Health Literacy Resource Page, which provides a toolkit for improving health literacy in your community.

Consumer Health Information Resources

Alzheimer's Association

American Cancer Society

American Diabetes Association

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Choices Center for Reproductive Health

DailyMed

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center

GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health

Mayo Clinic Health Information

MedlinePlus

Nashville Cares

The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

National Institute of Mental Health

National Institute on Aging

Out Memphis

Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Vanderbilt Health Program for LGBTQ Health

Consumer Health Advocacy

American Bar Association: Toolkit for Health Care Advance Planning

Clear Communication: Talking With Your Doctor or Health Care Provider

The Conversation Project: Helping People Talk about Their Wishes for Care Through the End of Life

National Institute on Aging: Talking With Your Doctor

Patient Rights

The 988 suicide and crisis lifeline is a national mental health resource. You can call, text, or chat, and the line offers an ASL option as well. Soon most wireless carriers will be able to geolocate your call to 988 so you can receive help where you are.

Local Social Services Agencies

Ascension - TN