Centers for Disease Control.  On this site you can information about the roles and missions of the CDC, CDC news releases, statistical data, and information on diseases and other health related topics. Health Topics A-Z  has information on subjects ranging from the mundane (airbages) to the exotic (Yersinia enterocolitica)

MEDLINEplus "MEDLINEplus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MEDLINEplus brings together, by health topic, authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), other government, non-profit and other health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MEDLINEplus and give easy access to the medical research literature. It also provides you with a database of full-text drug information and an illustrated medical encyclopedia."

.Dr Koop's Communty.  Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop has recently launched a web site which includes medical and drug information and will rates medical web sites for quality and accuracy.
Links to Lists: Medical A directory of health related Internet sites in alphabetical order. Sites for specific diseases or conditions can be found here. Also has links to Symptom Adviser, Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary) 30 specialized medical dictionaries, and othet links 

Health Touch Contains drug information (both prescription and non-prescription), a directory of organizations (often with direct links to the organization's web site, a good place to look for additional information) and health information arranged by broad categories (e.g. cancer, women's health, older Americans, sleep problems, etc.)
 

HealthFinder. A gateway to medical and health information produced by the United States Government.

MedicineNet Created by a network of board certified medical specialists. Coverage includes: an A-Z list of diseases and their treatments (very specific), drug information, a medical dictionary, and current health news.

InteliHealth Home to Johns Hopkins Health Information
From the Encyclopedia Britannica Internet Guide Review:
"General health reference for consumers and health professionals from Aetna U.S. Healthcare and Johns Hopkins University and Health System. Features an ask-the-expert page with an archive of past questions; medical news updates; an encyclopedia covering adult and child health, allergies, asthma, nutrition, exercise, pregnancy, and care for newborn infants; nationwide pollen and pollution information; and access to pharmaceutical and medical database searches. Also includes links to agencies of the National Institutes of Health and the National Health Council, quizzes that help consumers assess their understanding of important health issues, medical facts and tips for healthy living on each page. . .
 

National Institutes of Health Information Sources Includes links to the National Cancer Institute, free Medline (the online database of the National Library of Medicine probably the largest available index to medical periodical literature) NIH consumer publications, and information about research at NIH.

Karolinska Institute has a very large collection of sources on diseases and other biomedical areas. Includes behavioral and mental disorders. The Karolinska Institute was designated by Alfred Nobel to award the Nobel Prize in Medicine.

National Organization of Rare Disorders, Inc. "Charitable network of nonprofit organizations serving people with rare physical disorders. Includes information on the patient services and clinical research programs supported by the organization, newsletters, a linked list of member organizations, action alerts for advocates, a calendar of events, and databases covering rare diseases, health and medical
organizations, and drug designations." [Encyclopedia Britannica Internet Guide Review]

 Quackwatch: : Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions. This web site deals with questionable health practices and procedures, and includes articles (some short, some detailed) on many popular "alternative
medical"  topics and practioners.

 Ask Doctor Weil. Includes an archive of answers from the popular advocate of holistic medicine and his guide to 8 weeks to better health.

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis. Brief, clearly written and authoritative information on a wide variety of medical and health related subjects. Updated daily.

National Woman's Health Information Center. Covers both physical disorders and family situations (e.g. "the sandwich generation" problem). Provides links to Federal government and non-government information resources.  Also has a directory of answers to frequently asked questions about a large number of women's health topics.

Adam.com. Consumer oriented health site. Concise health and medical information provided for children, women and men; brief information on diseases and disorders, current health news. An outstanding feature are color illustrations of some 40 common surgical procedures.

Ask NOAH: About Health Topics and Resources. An outstanding collection of health relatered information produced by a consortium of New York libraries and medical institutions including the New York Public Library, the New York Academy of  Medicine, the City University of New York and the Metropolitan  New York Library Council

Selected Government Resources for the Medical Profession.   Links to U.S. Government sources on health and medicine complied by the University of Memphis Library's Goverment Publications Department

American Geriatrics Society. "The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging's Web site provides news releases on issues such as the Clinton Administration's proposed long-term care initiative and Congress approved Health Professions Bill; and an article on clinical practice guidelines on pain management (in PDF). At the Patient Education Forum, you will find questions and answer pages on a growing list of topics such as Alzheimer's disease; safe driving for seniors; urinary incontinence; falls and balance problems; and end of life care. Also includes an annotated list of links as well as a bibliography on related sources. " Site described in Librarian's Index to The Internet. 

PDR.net for Consumers. Free registration is required to access part of this site; other sections require payment. Free and immediate access is available for PDR's Getting Well Network,  a source of information on a variety of medical conditions, clinical trial information, and information about medical professionals, health plans and hospitals.

ClinicalTrials.gov.National Institutes of Health site providing information (currently) about over 4,000 clinic trials. Click here to get essential background information about clinical trials, such as what is a clinical trial, questions you should ask before taking part, and the different kinds of clinical trials.
 

OncoLink The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center has long been recognized as being one the best sources for cancer information on the Internet. Currently the site includes an "Editor's Choice Link" where they list the best sources for cancer information found on the Web each month; disease oriented menus, where information about particular types of cancer for children and adults can be found; specialty oriented menus covering topics such as bone marrow transplants, chemotherapy, pain management and radiation therapy; clinical trials; sources of support for the cancer patient and frequently asked questions about cancer.

CancerNet The National Cancer Institute's online information center. Delivers information for the patient, health care professionals and basic researchers. Its PDQ® database is an excellent source of information about many different forms of cancer.

British Columbia Cancer Agency Uncoventional Therapies Manual. "This manual (3rd ed., 2000) offers tips on evaluating alternative cancer therapies and objective information about 46 of the most popular alternative treatments. The entries for each therapy include information from advocates of the treatment balanced by evidence-based evaluations from the professional medical literature. This is most useful for patients who wish to integrate complementary/alternative therapy into their cancer treatment."

British Columba Cancer Agency Patient Cancer Information Database.Describes the various kinds of cancer including number of cases, signs and symptoms, possible causes and risk factors, diagnosis, stages and treatment.

British Columbia Cancer Agency. Cancer Drug Information,. Describes a large number of drugs used for treating cancer. Descriptions include how the drug is administered,   management, side effects and indications of possible complications.

Chemotherapy and You. Web published version of a 1999 pamphlet produced by the National Cancer Institute.

American Diabetes Association Home Page Provides fact sheets and information on current research. Also gives locations for state and local Diabetes Association offices.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers a number of online publications on diabetes here.

Diabetes In America 2nd edition A compilation of epidemiological, public health, and clinical data on diabetes and its complications in the United States, published by the National Diabetes Group of the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Adobe Acrobat reader must be installed on your computer to the read the chapters.

Diabetic Lifestyle Online Magazine Information for managing diabetes (cooking, diet and exercise tips; help for diabetic children and teens; latest medical information). Some information is freely available; others require a subscription.

Joslin Center Diabetes Center. Affiliated with the Harvard Medical School, this has been an important diabetes research center since 1898. Its Online Diabetes Library may be particularly helpful for general information, management, treatment options, nutrtion, medications and complications.
 

Doctor's Guide to Stroke Information & Resource   Reports on latest research in stroke and related disorders; basic information about stroke including answers to frequently asked questions  and links to other Internet sources.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke  has several online publications related to the cause, prevention and treatment of stroke.

Wake Forest University's Medical School's Department of Neurosurgery provides this catalog of  links on stroke.

Doctor's Guide to Arthritis Information & Resources.   Up to date research reports on arthritis and related conditions; basic background information and links to other resources (discussion groups and other web sites).

Arthritis Newsbreak Newsletter.  Information for adults and children with arthritis with reports on research on arthritis and related disorders.

Fibromyalgia  A collection of annotated links assembled on About.Com's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome site. Includes guides for patients, treatment, diet, a database of doctors organized by state based on the experiences and opinions of FMS sufferers and alternative treatments and medications for the disorder
 

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center. This web site is produced by the National Institute on Aging.  Provides news, information and referral service and has an extensive collection of free online publications.

ALZwell's Caregivers Home page.  Large number of resources for care givers, including emotional and psychological support. Also has links for information sources.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Online handbook produced by the National Institute of Health.

Lupus Foundation of America . Very extensive collection of resources including articles and links to other web sites.

Lupus Home Page. Produced by Hamline University this site gives a thorough clinical overview of the disease, its effects on specific parts of the body (for example, the kidneys or the eyes), drugs used to treat it, reports on research and links to additional sites.
 

CDC National Aids Clearinghouse.   "The CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse's services are
designed to facilitate the sharing of HIV/AIDS and STD resources and information about education and
prevention, published materials, and research findings, as well as news about related trends. The CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse is a service of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

AEGIS "The Largest HIV/AIDS site in the world. Updated hourly." Features of the site include the latest news on treatment, research, statistics and policy, reference material, links to other resources and other key topics. 
 

National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.  Source for current news and educational material on heart disease and related conditions.  Also has information on current research.

HeartInfo.Org. Site includes a directory over 500 heart related Internet sites,  information about specific conditions and diseases of the heart, links to a library of questions and answers, and guides to prevention and treatment of heart disease.
 

Neurological Information and Publications from NINDS Office of  Scientific and Health Reports.   Background information on a large number of brain and neurological diseases.

American Brain Tumor Association.

National Brain Tumor Foundation.    Basic information about brain tumors (what kinds there are, treatment, etc.),  informational about clinical trials and links to other resources.

Department of Neurosurgery at Wake Forest University,  hosts web sites on most major brain and neurological disorders.

Ask NOAH About:  Neurological Problems. Covers most major common and rare neurological and neuromuscular disorders. Information links are carefully and clearly described.

The Southern California Orthopedic Institute  provides basic information about joint injuries and diseases.
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The Family Village Specific Diagnoses Card Catalog  provides information links to almost all know disorders
and disabilities.

All Allergy. Major gateway site devoted to information concerning allergy, asthma and hypersensitivity sufferers.

Osteoporosis Online. Created by the Osteoporosis  Society of Canada, features guide to calcium in the diet, and information about the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANRED)"Information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive exercising, and other less well-known food and weight problems. Includes definitions; statistics; warning signs; medical and psychological complications; who gets the disorders and the causes; information on treatment and recovery; a section devoted to athletes; advice on how to help and how to evaluate risk; a self-test; FAQ; and links to related Web sites."

Food & Drug Administration Drug Information.  Multiple sources of data on all aspects of drugs and mediciations issued by the FDA.

Centerwatch. A private listing service for clinical trials of experimental drugs.

HerbMed® - "an interactive, electronic herbal database – provides hyperlinked access to the scientific data underlying the use of herbs for health.  It is an evidence-based information resource  for professionals, researchers, and general public.  HerbMed® is a project of the Alternative Medicine Foundation, Inc, provided as a freely available, public resource.Evidence for Activity – this includes data from controlled clinical trials, observational data and case studies, and empirical knowledge from long standing folk or traditional use. Users can determine which level of evidence they find credible or useful for research purposes Warnings – published information on contraindications, toxic and adverse effects, and drug interactions Preparations – gives data on commercial methods of preparation and suppliers, along with information on folk methods of preparation suitable for a home or office dispensary Mixtures – these may be novel commercial mixtures or blends from traditional or folk systems where the multiple components are reputed to have a synergistic effectMechanisms of action – the primary constituents, the biochemistry of action, and miscellaneous information on the scientific basis of action Other – for links to pictures, related keyword search strategies that are automatically updated from the PubMed database, and related Web sites". 

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites™  "In response to public concern of the safety of pharmacy practices on the Internet, the association developed the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) program in the spring of 1999. A coalition of state and federal regulatory associations, professional associations, and consumer advocacy groups provided their expertise in developing the criteria which VIPPS certified Pharmacies follow.To be VIPPS certified, a pharmacy must comply with the licensing and inspection requirements of their state and each state to which they dispense pharmaceuticals. In addition, pharmacies displaying the VIPPS seal have demonstrated to NABP compliance with VIPPS criteria including patient rights to privacy, authentication and security of prescription orders, adherence to a recognized quality assurance policy, and provision of meaningful consultation between patients and pharmacists .VIPPS pharmacy sites are identified by the VIPPS hyperlink seal displayed on their Web site. By clicking on the seal, a visitor is linked to the NABP VIPPS site where verified information about the pharmacy is maintained by NABP. The public is also welcome to access the VIPPS site at www.nabp.net to search for a VIPPS Internet pharmacy, which matches their needs." (Click on link labeled VIPPS)

1999 Guide to Hospitals in Florida. General information about Florida's 200 short term hospitals followed by inpatient statitical data for 16 services lines (e.g. cardiac care) for the years 1995 and 1996/

American Hospital Directory.  Locate and obtain basic information  about hospitals throughout the United States. 

Ecin Extended Care Information Network. This a directory of  nursing homes, home health care agencies, hospices, retirement communities, pediatric facilities and long term care institutions. It is national in scope with some 40,000 institutions listed in over 8,500 cities. The site does not rate or evaluate the facilities. Another feature is a link a an e-mail newsletter the ECIN Newsletter. 

HFCA -Nursing Home Compare. Summaries of inspection reports on every Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Facilities can be located by state, county, zip code, city or by the name of the facility. Reports include ownership, contact information and the results and date of the last inspection. Scope and severity of care deficiencies are given in graphic form.