Consumer Health Sites
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- General Consumer Health Resources and Meta Sites
- HealthFinder
Identifies resources provided by the Department for Health and Human Services, including ToxFAQs, the Traveler's Health Page, and information sources for seniors.
- Consumer Information Center
Search the Consumer Information Catalog. Contains full text editions of 200 of the best publications from the Federal government. Also includes many publications that are not available at all in print format.
- Healthtouch
Provides drug information, a directory of organizations, and data on specific health topics. Information is compiled from a variety of reputable sources (e.g., National Cancer Institute).
- HealthLinks: Your Health
University of Washington resource that provides some full text articles as well as numerous links to disease-specific data.
- HealthWeb: Consumer Health
Provides links to Internet sites, bibliographies, and directories of organizations that provide information to health consumers. Part of the cooperative HealthWeb project.
- Mayo Health OasisComprehensive resource provided by the Mayo Clinic.
- MedWeb: Consumer Health
A current listing of consumer health sites put together by Emory University.
- National Health Information Center
A health information referral service. Includes the Health Information Resource Database that contains 1,100 organizations and government offices that provide health information upon request. Entries include contact information, short abstracts, and information about publications and services the organizations provide.
- NetWellness
An electronic consumer health library. NetWellness' purposes are to improve the quality of health care, reduce its costs, facilitate healthy life styles, and promote wellness.
- NOAH
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) is a guide to the latest health information and resources from volunteer and local
governmental agencies, and other health sites on the Internet.
- Harvard Health Letter
Full text of selected articles from this respected newsletter.
- Health Services Technology Assessment Text (HSTAT)
Includes consumer information from the Practice Guidelines developed by the Agency for Health Care Policy Research.
- Mediconsult
Contains
patient-oriented medical information on over 50 subjects.
Includes journal club data, drug information, educational resources, books (which you can order online) and support groups (where you can post questions and/or answers).
- Iowa Health Book
Part of the Virtual Hospital. Full text information is arranged by title, organ system, and department (e.g. orthopedics).
- Patient Support Newsgroups
A lengthy listing of newsgroups that are of interest to health care consumers/patients.
- Databases
- Combined Health Information Database (CHID)
CHID is produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. This database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources.
- Health Reference Center (for University of Kentucky users only)
Full text database containing health information directed towards patients/consumers. Includes pamphlets, journal articles, and books.
- PubMed
A version of the National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE database, available to anyone at no charge. Easy to use; includes links to the full text of some articles (may require a subscription to the journal).
- Internet Grateful Med (IGM)
Another version of the National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE database, available to anyone at no charge. Also includes access to additional databases of note such as DIRLINE, a directory of health organizations.
- Health/Wellness/Fitness
- The Diet & Weight Loss/Fitness Homepage
Includes articles, guidelines, newsgroups, FAQs, etc. on diet, nutrition, fitness, and exercise.
- The Five Day Challenge
Publication devoted to healthy eating habits. Includes graphics, sound, plus text.
- Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Provides easily understood, science-based information on how Americans can choose diets that promote good health. These new guidelines (published 1/96) are a joint effort of the US Dept. of Agriculture and the Dept. of Health and Human Services.
- The Anxiety Panic Internet Resources
Extensive coverage of panic/anxiety disorders including relaxation techniques, medication information, book reviews, newsgroups postings, listings of organizations, etc. presented in a light-hearted manner.
- Specific Diseases/Specialties Sources
- American Heart Association - 1997 Heart and Stroke A - Z Guide
Contains more than 200 documents on a variety of topics related to heart and stroke. Includes disease descriptions and AHA recommendations on many topics.
- Asthma Tutorial
An asthma tutorial written for patients. Includes information on how the respiratory system works under normal circumstances as well as during an asthma attack. Lots of graphics, sounds, and video clips available.
- Blindness Resource Center
Contains a number of links to resources for the blind and visually impaired, including information on Braille, eye diseases/conditions, and access to the Web for the visually impaired. Sponsored by the New York Institute for Special Eucation.
- Breast Cancer Answers
Provides individualized responses to questions about all aspects of Breast Cancer. There is also information on: Hot Topics in Breast Cancer, Responses to Frequently Asked Questions, Links to useful Breast Cancer Resources on the Internet and a Breast Cancer Forum Section. The service is funded by the National Cancer Institute under a grant to the University of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center.
- CancerNet for Patients and the Public
Contains information on treatment, prevention, clinical trials, and supportive care for a wide number of types of cancer. Includes a glossary/pronunciation guide. Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
- The Dental Site
Practical information on dental health issues including how to find a dentist, a glossary of dental terms, and fact sheets on various dental topics. (Choose the Resources for Patients section from the homepage.)
- Diabetes Dictionary
Defines words that are often used when talking or writing about diabetes. It is designed for diabetics and their families and friends. Provides basic information about the disease, its long-term effects, and its care. Produced by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
- Eyenet
Provides authoritative information about eye care for the public. Sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, an international member association of more than 22,000
ophthalmologists.
- National Cancer Institute - for Patients, the Public and the Mass Media
Comprehensive cancer information resource produced by the National Cancer Institute. Includes full text of many of the NCI's cancer pamphlets and guides for patients.
- National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Information about alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs. NCADI is the world's largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse prevention.
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease
Includes patient information on Diabetes, Digestive Diseases, Endocrine Disorders, Hematologic Disorders, Kidney Disorders, Nutrition and Obesity, and Urologic Disorders
- OncoLink
A major cancer resource on the Web provided by the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. Includes treatment information, clinical trials, news, and FAQs.
- Associations
- AMA Health Insight
This site, provided by the American Medical Association, is dedicated to improving the health of Americans. The site includes up-to-date health news, information on a number of specific diseases, a doctor and hospital finder, and interactive, personalized health information (e.g., a healthy weight evaluation).
- Alzheimer's Association
Current information on the disease, early warning signs, new studies, etc.
- American Heart AssociationInformation on the products and services of the American Heart Association. Includes the AHA Heart and Stroke Guide 1995.
- American Liver Foundation
Includes information about the liver and how it functions as well as numerous liver diseases.
- Arthritis Foundation
Provides information on the services offered by the organization including local offices, news items, fact sheets, etc.
- National Fibromyalgia Research Association
Research and educational information guide. Includes diagnostic criteria, a calendar of events related to Fibromyalgia and links to other Internet sites dealing with this and related topics.
- News Resources
- Biomedicine and Health in the News
Provides quick access to the biomedical journal literature referenced in newspaper articles appearing in the New York Times. Each newspaper article is briefly summarized and accompanied by the complete citation to the article. Unpublished research reported at professional meetings is also included.
- Healthline
Full text of health-related news items appearing in USA Today.
- Miscellaneous
- AMA Physician Select, On-line Doctor Finder
Provides information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States and its possessions, including more than 650,000 doctors of medicine (MD) and doctors of osteopathy (DO). All physician credential data have been verified for accuracy and authenticated by accrediting agencies, medical schools, residency training programs,licensing and certifying boards, and other data sources.
- Choosing Quality: Finding the Health Plan that is Right for You
National Center for Quality Assurance's guide for consumers. Provides tips for choosing a health care plan. Includes a glossary of managed care terms.
- National Health Observances
Health observances are months, weeks, or days devoted to promoting particular health concerns. This calendar lists selected health observances for 1996.
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Links last verified: November 30, 1998.
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