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Health Internet Informational Sites


  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Tracks disease outbreaks and offers health recommendations for international travelers.

  • National Institutes of Health - U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.  Health coverage both broad and deep.  Includes links to the 27 research agencies and institutes that comprise the NIH (for example, cancer, diabetes, aging, etc).

  • NetWellness - Comprehensive consumer health information from the University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve University.

  • MedlinePlus - National Library of Medicine's meta-site for healthcare consumers.  Includes NLM publications and articles as well as links to Medline indexed materials.  Great online drug information collections.

  • Dr. Koop's Community - Good health and wellness information from a former U.S. Surgeon General.

  • KidsHealth - Great source of information for kids and kids' illnesses.  Also contains recipes, information on feelings, growing up everyday illness and injuries.

  • Mayo Clinic - Contains reference databases for diseases and conditions, drug information, a first-aid and self-care guide, and answers to specific health queries from physicians and medical researchers.

  • National Library of Medicine - Health information, online exhibitions and digital projects, history of medicine.

  • WebMD - Health and medical resource meta-site with a section for healthcare consumers and a section for healthcare professionals.  Has a section for medical office staff.

  • Merck - Merck manual of diagnosis and therapy.

  • Drug Information by RxList - Searchable Internet drug index.

  • Human Anatomy Online - A system by system visual tour of the human body.  It includes views of individual body parts and a description of their function.

  • Eye Care America - Public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

  • Together Rx Access - "Savings for qualified individuals and families without prescription drug coverage."

  • Lab Tests Online - You may search by test name and receive an explanation of the test and the reason for the test, or search by conditions and receive a description of symptoms and a list of diagnostic tests.

  • Virtual Pediatric Hospital - An up-to-date digital health sciences library.

  • Family Doctor - Provides information on medical conditions, managing health care and understanding health insurance.

  • Healthfinder - Describes diseases, conditions and injuries.  Lists organizations, federal and state agencies.  Also includes a drug database on prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

  • HIV InSite - Comprehensive up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention.

  • Medem Network - A physician-patient communications network along with an online medical library.

  • National Cancer Institute - Updated information on all types of cancer, as well as clinical trials, and treatments.

  • New York Online Access to Health - Descriptions of diseases and conditions, along with symptoms and treatments.

  • Compare My Meds - You can check the listings for generic medications at 4 major chain pharmacies who sell many meds for $4 or less per prescription.

  • American Council on Exercise - From basic to advanced you may create your own workout.  Choose what area you want to work on and you will be given a variety of possible exercises along with step-by-step instructions and visual aids.  Links to Fit Facts - one page info sheets on health or fitness topics with how-tos and advice.

  • VitaGuide - Reliable, useful evidence-based information on vitamins and minerals.

  • American Psychological Association - Resource for brochures and articles on psychological issues as well as information about referrals.

  • American Psychological Association - Family & Relationships - Features articles on family and relationships, work and school and more.

  • Society for Women's Health Research - It's mission is to improve the health of all women calling attention to how the differences in females and males affect the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

  • Ohio Department of Health/Pandemic Flu - Information on preparations for a possible pandemic.

  • Drugs@FDA - Find details on prescription drugs as well as therapeutic equivalents and the patient package insert.

  • NeedyMeds - Provides information to help people find programs that will help them with the cost of medicine and other healthcare expenses.

  • Nutrition Facts Labels - Explains how to interpret and use the information on Nutrition Facts Labels.

  • Docfinder - You can check board certifications and licenses of a physician.  Also lists and describes over 130 physician specialties.

  • NutritionData - Provides complete nutritional information for any food or recipe including fast food.

  • National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders - Focuses on improving the lives of people with communication disorders.

  • American Cancer Society - Up-to-date information on cancer research and treatments, as well as support programs and screening tests.

  • American Heart Association Quackwatch - A nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to educate consumers and combat questionable health-related practices.  It works closely with the National Council against Health Fraud, and has 21 affiliated sites on topics of special interest.

  • World Health Organization - Up-to-date information on global health issues.

  • National Institute of Health - Senior Health - Easily accessible age-related health information.

  • The Leapfrog Group - Provides information on health care quality - compares and rates hospitals.

  • Cleveland Clinic - The Health Information Center allows you to search by topic.  You may choose either the audio or the "handout" version.

  • Breast Cancer DIY - Breast cancer awareness for women with breast cancer - by women with breast cancer.

  • U.S. Department of Health:  Pandemic Flu - Updated information on the avian flu and possible pandemic.  Includes planning and response in case of emergency.