Searching for health information online can be overwhelming. With so much information available, how do you know what is accurate? Families managing disabilities, chronic conditions, or special health care needs often face an even bigger flood of health information, making it more difficult to know where to turn for quality resources. In this webinar, UVM Libraries’ Maria Avery, will introduce MedlinePlus, a trusted source of free, evidence-based health information designed for patients and caregivers. Through live demonstrations and practical examples, you’ll learn how to find high-quality information about conditions, medications, and medical tests; prepare for healthcare visits; and access MedlinePlus content that supports different learning styles and information needs.

Presenter:

• Maria Avery (she/her), Community Outreach Manager for UVM Libraries. As lifelong library lover, Maria has been with UVM Libraries since 2018 where she began working with instruction librarians to learn the ropes of reference services and extensive database searching. She believes that high quality, reliable health information access is a fundamental right, not a luxury to be hidden behind paywalls or dense medical jargon. In 2023, she began her work as the community outreach manager and now works with public libraries and community organizations to bring these skills, services, and information to as many Vermonters as possible. She has a level II consumer health information specialization from the Medical Library Association.