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 DISCLAIMER: The resources referenced here are intended to provide general health information for you. These links are provided for your informational purposes only. Some resources may contain information that is the opinion of the Web site author and not necessarily that of your physician. Should you have any questions about your health or this information, please contact your physician. Please be advised that Jefferson Regional Medical Center makes no representations as to the content, quality or accuracy of any information on these Web sites. healthfinder http://www.healthfinder.gov/ Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, healthfinder links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations. MedlinePlus http://www.medlineplus.gov MedlinePlus offers over 18,000 links to accurate and current medical information on the Internet. It includes drug information, an illustrated medical dictionary, the latest health news, directories of doctors, dentists and hospitals, surgery videos, and interactive health tutorials. HeartHealthyWoman.org http://www.hearthealthywomen.org/ Healthy Women provides women with in-depth, up-to-date information on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart and blood vessel diseases and encourages the participation of women in clinical trials of cardiovascular disease. Administration on Aging Elders & Families http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/eldfam.aspx Assists older people and their families or caregivers to quickly obtain information on a variety of aging-related topics and government-sponsored programs. There is excellent information on Alzheimer's disease & research, housing, nutrition, elder rights & resources, promoting a health lifestyle, government services for seniors, and caregiver support programs. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid http://www.medicare.gov/ This is the official U.S. government site for people with Medicare. It contains information on Medicare health plans, the Medicare drug benefit, Medigap insurance plans, links to state information, long term care information, full text of pamphlets, online forms to request a replacement Medicare card, to change an address or to determine eligibility. USA.gov http://www.usa.gov/ Extensive links to government agencies and other organizations that provide services and programs for U.S. citizens. NIH Senior Health http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ NIH SeniorHealth makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information. American Diabetes Association (ADA) http://www.diabetes.org/ Includes extensive diabetes assessment tools, recipes, weight-loss, exercise advice and news about the latest diabetes research. American Heart Association http://www.americanheart.org Extensive information on heart disease and stroke, children's health, healthy lifestyle, caregiving, a heart and stroke encyclopedia make this the premier source for information on these conditions. American Lung Association http://www.lungusa.org This is an excellent site with information on lung diseases, tobacco control, and air quality. It also has special sections on asthma, allergy, treatment, how the lung functions and "Diseases A-Z" on lung disorders. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) http://www.cdc.gov One of the best government websites on the internet, its "Diseases and Conditions" section covers major chronic and many infectious. National Cancer Institute (NCI) http://www.cancer.gov Includes extensive information on the types of cancer and treatments, a dictionary of cancer terms, the NCI drug dictionary, cancer statistics, clinical trials and cancer prevention. National Institutes of Health http://www.nih.gov/icd The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, the NIH provides leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world. National Stroke Association http://www.stroke.org/ This site provides excellent information on the symptoms of stoke, risk factors, prevention and recovery. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) http://www.fda.gov Includes drug-specific information and tips for taking medications, buying generic drugs, and saving money on prescriptions. The site also features a consumer safety guide to buying medications online, along with information on medical product safety and both drug-drug and drug-food interactions. NLM Drug Portal http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp A new offering from the National Library of Medicine, the NLM Drug Portal offers one-stop drug information searching. Users enter a drug name, either generic or brand, and the database searches a range of trusted resources. Needy Meds http://www.needymeds.com/ NeedyMeds attempts to bring together programs from the various pharmaceutical manufacturers to assist people who can't afford to purchase their prescriptions. Each company has its own program, special requirements, forms and procedures. ClinicalTrials.gov http://clinicaltrials.gov Provides patients, family members and members of the public current information about clinical research studies. It also provides information about the location of clinical trials, their design and purpose, criteria for participation and additional disease and treatment information.
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