New Health Sciences Information Portal Now Available for Health Professionals…
The University of Washington Health Sciences Library has launched a new Web site with diagnostic and other up-to-date treatment information for health professionals. The HEAL-WA (heal-wa.org) Web site is funded by license fees paid to the Washington State Department of Health.
What is HEAL-WA?
HEAL-WA (Health Electronic Resource for Washington) is an
evidence-based health sciences information portal. It is based on the
recommendation of the governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission and was included in
state law in May 2007.
How do I access HEAL-WA?
Go to the HEAL-WA website
(heal-wa.org). To
access all of the resources on the site you will need an account.
Information on establishing an account can be found at: http://heal-wa.org/resources/getting-started.
Which health professions can use
HEAL-WA?
The following health
professions licensed by the Department of Health can use this resource:
registered nurses, physicians, physician assistants, osteopathic physicians,
osteopathic physicians' assistants, massage therapists, naturopaths,
podiatrists, chiropractors, psychologists, optometrists, mental health
counselors, clinical social workers, and acupuncturists.
What kind of evidence-based information is available?
What formats will information be available in?
Who do I contact for further
information?
Valerie Lawrence, MLS
is the HEAL-WA Resource Coordinator and can be reached at vjlawren@u.washington.edu or 206-221-2452.
The Department of Health encourages all licensed health professionals to use this new resource in patient care.