What is the Oklahoma Health Connection?

In September 2000 the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Robert M. Bird Health Sciences Library at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center were awarded $25,000 to fund a pilot project designed to improve access to consumer health information in Oklahoma. Entitled the Oklahoma Health Connection, this pilot project pairs medical reference librarians at the Bird Library with librarians in a group of designated public libraries throughout the state. The ultimate goal of this project is to make access to reliable health information easier for both public librarians and the patrons they serve. This award was one of three made in 2000 by the office of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region. The funding period continues through July 31, 2001.

Oklahoma Health Connection offers information for educational purposes only, and it should not be regarded as medical advice. Every effort is made to provide access to reliable and timely content, but we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information presented. Only your health care professionals can best advise you on matters of your health based on your medical history, your family medical history, your medication history, and how information from this site may apply to you. For additional information visit University of Oklahoma Disclaimers.

The Oklahoma Health Connection does not collect personal information regarding its users. Web site usage logs are used to monitor activity at the site, but no personal data is ever included in reports derived from this data. We use e-mail addresses only to respond to questions submitted by users of the site, and these e-mail addresses are deleted after the question is answered. Copies of questions and answers are compiled, but no personally identifying data is ever included.