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Health Information

The Upstate Health Sciences Library provides public health services and resources free of charge to patients, families and our community members at large.

Nutrition

USDAChooseMyPlate.gov teaches how to choose the right food and beverages for your lifestyle

Eatright.org Dietary Guidelines, food allergies, recipes, workout ideas and more

Nutrition.gov Access to goverment information on food and nutrition

Food Recalls and Alerts From FoodSafety.gov

U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Food This website includes links to food safety and nutrition information campaigns from the FDA.

Exercise & Wellness

Local Parks and Fitness Programs Syracuse City Park programs for youth, adults and seniors

Oasis Working with adults over 50 to positively impact their lives through partnerships to share knowledge, offer evidence- and research-based programs, conduct evaluations and adapt to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

Physical Activity Basics from the CDC - Needs and benefits 

Upstate's Pathways to Wellness Provides programs and resources to promote a culture of health and wellness for the Upstate Medical University community.

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Health and Wellness Books at the Library

Health and wellness books can be found in our Consumer Health collection, which is available to everyone at Upstate as well as community members.  

*** Note: Entrance to the Library requires an active Upstate ID. If you do not have an Upstate ID, please fill out our visitor request form for assistance.***