Health Care Resources

DiabetesWATCH
An on-line community designed to promote the awareness and understanding of diabetes, and help people with diabetes live healthier lives.

Intellihealth
A source of current medical news that includes a searchable database with information on men's, women's, children's and seniors' health.

Health AtoZ.com
A medical and health care resource for patients, their families, friends and health care workers.

National Health Information Center
A health information referral service established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that puts health professionals and consumers in touch with organizations that can provide answers.

All Health
Part of the ivillage network, AllHealth is updated daily with the latest news in health care and includes tools that assist in calculating risk factors for chronic diseases.

Discovery Health
Part of the Discovery Channel's web site, this site contains a searchable database, and up-to-date medical news.

Dr. Koop
Former Surgeon General web site that aims to provide accurate, reliable information and tools necessary for promoting a well-informed public.

Web MD
This web site contains a searchable database with today's news and health information.

Medical Dictionary
This site provides an on-line searchable medical dictionary for medications, diseases and conditions.

About.com : Women's Health
The on-line resource for women's health topics and concerns with chat rooms on hot topics and libraries of topical information.

Nutrition Label database
This is a free source for nutrition information on almost six thousand different foods.

Healthfinder
This is a service provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and includes a variety of information resources for consumers.

Mayo Clinic
Updated each weekday, this site is directed by physicians, scientists, writers, and educators, bringing consumers the most relevant health information available.

Medicare Information for Patients
The official site for the U.S. Government providing information on Medicare Information, and contains searchable databases for health plans, nursing homes, Medigap policies, and Medicare activities throughout the country.

National Coalition on Health Care
The National Coalition on Health Care is the nation's largest and most broadly representative alliance working to improve America's health care.

National Center for Infectious Diseases Traveler’s Health
Part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, this site provides health information for travelers on specific regions and countries. Also, includes current information on disease outbreaks, vaccinations, safe food and water, and traveling with children.

National Committee For Quality Assurance
A private, not-for-profit organization, the National Committee for Quality Assurance website provides searchable databases and ratings on health care plans for consumers, employers, and practitioners.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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