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National
Institutes of Health
This site is operated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. Visitors are able to search through the health index for
information regarding any health topic, medications, on-going research,
or health hotlines. Esta página disponible en español.
MEDLINEplus
This site offers consumer-oriented health information gathered
from the National Library of Medicine on over 600 diseases and conditions.
Visit the medical encyclopedia or dictionary, or search for information
on medications, listed hospitals and physicians, media related issues,
and research trials. Esta página disponible en español.
Department
of Health and Human Services
The mission of the Department of Health and Human Services is to
lead America to better health, safety, and well-being. At this website,
you can search for recent health issues that have appeared in newspapers
and magazines, and on the radio and television. It is also an excellent
site for information about family health and emergency preventive
care. Another great feature of this site is the ability to view
political and regulatory plans that are working to change today’s
healthcare system. Esta página disponible en español.
Familydoctor.org
The American Academy of Family Physicians has created a website
designed for all members of the family. With a weekly health tip,
a featured health article, and a review of information available
on other web sites, you will always know what today’s hot
health topics are. Other features include the ability to find information
about various drugs, health and wellness measures, self-care ideas,
local physician information, and a user-friendly health dictionary.
You can browse information about common conditions and body systems,
and even look at these issues related to age and gender. Esta página
disponible en español.
MayoClinic.com
The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research has developed
a comprehensive website allowing you to access many health-related
topics. You may take a quiz designed around a health topic, read
what specialists say about a particular health concern, or visit
pages covering diseases and conditions, summertime activity tips,
first aid guides, self-care guides, drug information, and much more.
There is even a monthly spotlight for important health topics. Sign
up for a free health e-newsletter, and create your own personal
health profile, then locate health centers near their homes all
at this one site.
Aetna
InteliHealth
Aetna InteliHealth offers a range of information on medications,
measures to determine a healthy lifestyle, and personal health related
search options. Aetna has partnered with The Harvard Medical School’s
Consumer Health Information program which can give you the latest
national health news and opinion poll results. This interactive
site offers video tours and explanations of your health concerns.
There is an additional feature that lets you join health-related
discussions through the use of Community Chat Boards. It is a great
place to share information with other community members about common
medical issues, questions, and concerns.
Center
for Disease Control
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is operated
by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC website
spotlights many health-related issues such as travelers’ health,
training and employment, and funding opportunities. The site provides
reviews of the latest information from research journals, providing
insight into specific health concerns. It also supports links to
state and local health departments where you can search for data
and statistics about a health issue in your community. Health information
software, publications, and videos are also available for download
or by mail. Esta página disponible en español.
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National
Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), created by the National Cancer
Act of 1937 as part of the National Institutes of Health, is the
federal government’s main agency for cancer research and education.
Information on the NCI website includes descriptions of organizations
involved in cancer research and contact information for those groups
currently looking for individuals with cancer who would like to
participate in a clinical trial. The site is one of the richest
resources for finding information on the latest cancer treatments,
prevention, and coping with the disease. The NCI information can
also be accessed by calling the toll-free line at 1-800-4-CANCER.
Esta página disponible en español.
Virginia
Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) manages a very detailed
health information website, allowing users to conduct their own
information searches and access summaries of the latest health information.
You can search for information about your local health department,
examine health topics using an alphabetical index, and explore health-related
programs available to residents, such as the prescription assistance
program. Finding a local health care provider is easy using the
search engine on this site. The VDH also offers a link from which
you may order vital records such as birth, marriage, or death certificates.
Medem™
Medem “has created the nation’s premier physician-patient
communications network” representing more than 45 medical
societies covering more than two-thirds of the medical professionals
practicing in the U.S. Their website offers information from their
medical library, including popular health topics found in the Learning
Center, the latest health information in the Medical News, and a
children’s health e-newsletter called the Smart Parents’
Health Source. You may also search their site by disease and condition
as well as for therapies and health strategies prescribed by your
physician.
Healthfinder®
Since 1997, Healthfinder has been recognized as a reliable source
of health information on the Internet. Healthfinder offers information
about national health issues, health concerns specific to age and
gender, the latest in policy and regulation issues, and links to
Healthfinder organizations, including government agencies, universities,
and non-profit information clearinghouses. Esta página disponible
en español.
Food and
Drug Administration
This FDA is responsible for approving and overseeing the drugs
and other medical devices that we use. Their website provides you
with the latest articles on current health topics, clinical research,
and other issues. A health index makes searching for information
easy, and you may sign up for a free, personalized newsletter, containing
updates on up to 20 health related concerns that you specify. Esta
página disponible en español.
National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is one of the largest
institutes at the National Institutes of Health. In addition to
funding research in this area, it provides the general public with
a range of health-related information sources. The Health Information
page is broken into categories for the general public and health
professionals, allowing easier use by various types of users. Press
releases dating back to 1997 are available on heart-related issues.
It also contains an extensive listing of contact information, including
the Health Information Center, where you will find additional information
about your health concerns.
National
Health Information Center
The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information
referral service, established in 1979 by the Office of Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Office
of the Secretary, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The user-friendly resource database includes over 1,800 organizations
and government offices that provide information upon request. The
announcements and publications options allows visitors to access
political documents related to health policy debates, toll-free
numbers for health information, and various fact sheets. Esta página
disponible en español.
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