As a result of Children’s Wisconsin’s new security protocol, all users on the CW network will need to register for an OpenAthens account to access library resources (including UpToDate, VisualDx, etc.) via the library webpage. Click here to register for an OpenAthens account or view more information.
A lot of misleading health information is published in books and magazines and featured on TV and the web. It's important to get health information from trusted resources. When reading health information, it's also helpful to ask yourself questions about the source of the health information.
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Despite being "digital natives", the current generation of children, adolescents, and young adults often lack the skills to understand and appraise health information they've accessed on the internet. Below are some links to tools to help younger age groups inspect and assess health resources online.
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