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Anatomical and Health Education Models: Health Education Models

Anatomical and health education models available for check out from the library.

Usage Policies

  • Health education models are stored at the Ramirez Library at the Harlingen Clinical Education Building (HCEBL). 
  • Health Education models may be checked out at the Library Information Desk with your UTRGV ID.
  • The loan period for health education models in 14 days.

Chronic Diseases

Title: Cardiovascular Disease Folding Display

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813356
  • Description: Providing practical information and informative illustrations, this display explains cardiovascular disease and identifies risk factors, including those that can be controlled through lifestyle changes and with medication.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 1 pcs.  This display is contained within a green felt protective bag. 

Title: The consequences of obesity [model]

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812812
  • Description:  A 3-D display which uses hand painted models to explain the dangers of obesity. Models are permanently mounted and accompanied by text that clearly describes each condition. Display is contained within its own durable wooden carrying case.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 1 pc.
  • Contents: Wooden display case; protective foam covers

Title: The consequences of diabetes [model]

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812879
  • Description:  A3-D display which uses hand painted models to explain the dangers of diabetes. Models are permanently mounted and accompanied by text that clearly describes each condition. Display is contained within its own durable wooden carrying case.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 1 pc. 
  • Contents: Wooden display case; protective foam covers

Title: Clogged Artery Display Model

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813059
  • Description:  A model which is used to display how the build up of plaque in an artery can constrict the flow of blood possibly leading to chest pain, heart-attack, or stroke.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 1 pc.

Title: Death of an Artery Model

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813232
  • Description: This display contains hand-painted, cross-sectional, 3-D models of arteries that show the various stages of plaque buildup. The interior size of each vessel diminishes, making it easy to visualize a process that can eventually result in death. Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 2 pcs. Model Comes with protective felt cover.

Title: Diabetes Folding Display

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812705
  • Description:  Providing practical information and informative illustrations, this display explains the different types of diabetes disease and identifies risk factors and complications, including those that can be controlled through lifestyle changes and with medication.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 1 pcs.  This display is contained within a green felt protective cover. 

Title: Diabetic Foot Model

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813299
  • Description: This Diabetic Foot Model represents a foot with ulcers in various stages of development as well as other features commonly associated with diabetes. Comes with green canvas carrying case and instructional card.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 2 pcs.  

Title: The Road To Health Toolkit

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812887
  • Description:  Designed by the National Diabetes Education Program, the Road To Health Toolkit is designed especially for minority groups who are at an increased risk for Type 2 Diabetes.  The toolkit contains materials that can be used to help launch a community outreach program relaying both the risks and the methods of prevention for Type 2 diabetes.  All toolkit materials are contained within a blug canvas zippered carrying bag.  Produced by The Department of Health and Human Services; 13 pcs.

Diet and Nutrition

Title: Faux food and serving dishes package

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812929
  • Description: Includes plastic models of food as well as serving and measuring dishes.  Items are stored in a plastic carrying case. Produced by HEALTH EDCO. 46 pcs.

Title: Serving Portions Plates and Glass

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813000
  • Description: A Four-piece set of glass tableware coveniently marked with correct food portion sizes.  Produced by PortionDoctor.com; 4 pcs.
  • Contents: 1 Glass Full Size Serving Plate; 1 Glass Medium Size Serving Plate; 1 Glass 8 oz. Serving Cup; 1 Glass Serving Bowl

Title: Bodylogic™  Body Fat Analyzer

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812820
  • Description:  The Bodylogic™ Body Fat Analyzer is an handheld electronic device used to provide quick and accurate results of a person’s Body Mass Index(BMI), and Body Fat Percentage, conveniently displayed on an easy to read LCD display.  Product is stored in a black cardboard box.  Produced by OMRON; 3 pcs.
  • Contents: 1 Body Fat Analyzer; 1 Illustrated Instruction Manual; 1 Fitness/Nutrition Book

Title: 1 lb. & 5 lbs. Fat Models

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813125
  • Description:  Fat models used to help demonstrate the look and feel of one pound of human fatty tissue.  Fat Models are contained in plastic wrapping.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO.; 2 pcs.

Other Models

Title: Breast self-examination model [model].

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812994
  • Description:  A model breast used for educating women on the importance of breast self-examination in detecting breat cancer.  The models are made of BIOLIKE™ synthetic tissue to more accurately simulate real human tissue.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 10 pcs.  This set is contained in a green canvas carrying bag and is valued at $160 dollars.
  • Contents: 2 break models; 1 Bottle of BIOLIKE Model Powder; 4 Educational Booklets; 2 Foam inserts; 1 Green Canvas Carrying Bag

Title: Human torso [model]

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812754
  • Description: Standard Human Unisex torso model.  Plastic model dissects into distinct parts which include the head with open brain (four parts) and part of skull, eye with optic nerve, two lung halves, two-part heart, liver, part of large intestine with appendix flap (two parts), large intestine halve, small intestine, kidney halve.  Torso model is stored in a black canvas carrying bag.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 18 pcs.  This model is valued at $623 dollars.

Title: Standard skeleton model [model]

  • Barcode Number: 32061802812937
  • Description: Standard Skeleton model with moveable joints, jawbone, and spinal curvature.  Comes with a stand for suspending the model by the head.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 2pcs.  This model and stand are valued at $60 dollars.

Title: Testicular Cancer Self-Examination Model

  • Barcode Number: 32061802813117
  • Description:  A model used to demonstrate the importance of testicular self-examination in detecting the threat of testicular cancer among males.  The models are made of BIOLIKE™ synthetic tissue to more accurately simulate real human tissue.  Produced by HEALTH EDCO; 9 pcs.  This set is contained in a green canvas carrying bag.
  • Contents: 1 Testicular Model; 1 Bottle of BIOLIKE Model Powder; 4 Educational Booklets; 2 Foam inserts; 1 Green Canvas Carrying Bag