Telehealth References and Resources
St. Luke’s On-Demand Care
Do you have patrons who are interested in utilizing telehealth but don’t currently have a health-care provider? One option they may consider is St. Luke’s On-Demand Virtual Care. It is quick and easy to access, available to anyone in Idaho, regardless of their location, and even provides same-day appointments. Find out more by visiting St. Luke’s website. Below are copies of English and Spanish flyers for this service should you choose to display them in your library’s telehealth access space.
ICfL Databases
Libraries Linking Idaho (LiLI.org) Health and Wellness Databases
The Idaho Commission for Libraries provides every Idahoan access to a number of subscription databases and resources through LiLI (Libraries Linking Idaho).
The Health and Wellness topic contains links to databases and resources such as Consumer Health Complete, Health Source, Alt HealthWatch, and many others.
Online Resources
MedlinePlus
A free online health information resource provided by the National Library of Medicine.
National Library of Medicine (US). (2021, November 29). MedlinePlus. MedlinePlus.
MedlinePlus Video Tutorial
A short (13-minute) video providing an overview and tour of the major features of the MedlinePlus website.
Baker, D. (2021, December 7). MedlinePlus tutorial (Dec 2021) [Video]. YouTube.
Merck Manuals Consumer Version
A free online health information resource published Merck & Co. for both the general public and medical professionals.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (2021). Merck manuals consumer version. Merck Manuals Consumer Version.
General Resources
Telehealth: MedlinePlus
A definition and overview of telehealth for the general public by the National Library of Medicine. Includes links to other general pages about telehealth that can further introduce the concept to patients and library staff.
National Library of Medicine (US). (2021, August 10). Telehealth. MedlinePlus.
Rural Telehealth Toolkit
An online toolkit containing information, examples, and strategies for developing a rural community telehealth program.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. (2020, October). Telehealth.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: Telehealth
The Healthcare Transformation Council of Idaho (HTCI) Telehealth Task Force developed a detailed report in October 2020 to improve the utilization of telehealth in Idaho.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. (2020, October). Telehealth.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Telehealth Guide >
Promoting Individual and Community Health at the Library
A guidebook for public libraries with suggestions and resources for improving their health and wellness offerings to their communities.
Flaherty, M. G. (2018). Promoting individual and community health at the library. ALA Editions.
Promoting Individual and Community Health at the Library Guidebook >
National Library of Medicine Web Policies
The Medical Information Disclaimer provided by the National Library of Medicine is a solid example for libraries to consider when sharing health information and resources.
National Library of Medicine. (2021, August 19). NLM web policies.
National Library of Medicine Web Policies >
