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Achoo

http://www.achoo.com/

"Our primary objective in designing Achoo 3.0 is to bring to our readers the most comprehensive healthcare information site on the Internet...For the purposes of our web site, we have chosen to adopt a wider and more comprehensive interpretation of "health". We have included all aspects of healthcare, such as clinical medicine, alternate medicine, as well as the business aspects of medicine. We envision the new Achoo to be the meeting place for consumers, professionals as well as people involved with the business of healthcare."

Author: Achoo Online Services (gkapur@achoo.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Alternative Medicine

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences-- Health & Medical Sciences News

Keywords: Resources

allHealth.com

http://www.allhealth.com/

Features articles on a wide range of health topics, including cancer, depression, sexual health, and sleep disorders. There are also health news items, a section of interactive online tools, and an ask the expert section where users send in questions for various practitioners to answer.

Author: iVillage.com: The Women's Network

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Women's Health

AMA Physician Select

http://www.ama-assn.org/iwcf/iwcfmgr206/aps?2852326399

"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 or osteopathic medicine (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." You can search by physician name or specialty.

Author: AMA Department of Data Survey and Planning (Kevin_Kenward@ama-assn.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Keywords: Physicians; United States

California Consumer Health Scope

http://www.healthscope.org/

Consumer information relating to health care, especially about choosing a healthplan and choosing a hospital. Also includes information about preventive health care.

Author: Pacific Business Group on Health (webmaster@healthscope.org)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Preventive Medicine

Keywords: Health Plans; Hospitals; Preventive Medicine

The Combined Health Information Database

http://chid.nih.gov/

"CHID is a database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. This database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources.The value of this database is that it lists a wealth of health promotion and education materials and program descriptions that are not indexed elsewhere." 

Author: National Institutes of Health (NIHInfo@OD.NIH.GOV)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes

Discovery Health

http://www.discoveryhealth.com/

A comprehensive resource for health information. Features include health news, a nutrition guide, health info for people of all different ages, a reference room, and "Ask a Doc."

Author: Discovery Health Media, Inc.

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Doctor's Guide to the Internet

http://www.docguide.com/

Medical news and alerts in two sections--one for medical professionals and one for patients. The guide for patients is browsable by disease or disorder.

Author: P\S\L Group (webmaster@pslgroup.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes

Health & Medical Sciences--Professional Resources

Find-It! Consumer

http://finditconsumer.wa.gov/

A searchable archive of documents related to consumer issues, maintained by the State Library of Washington. Use a keyword search for information on a particular product or topic, or browse a list of commonly searched topics.

Author:

Subjects:

Business & Economics--Consumer Issues & Services

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

GayHealth

http://www.gayhealth.com/

"GayHealth.com the first worldwide source of health and wellness information for the lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual communities founded and operated by lesbian and gay medical professionals. GayHealth.com serves the healthcare needs of the lesbian and gay community worldwide by answering an unmet need for a confidential resource on sensitive yet critical issues of physical and emotional health. The website provides breaking health and medical news, original features and columns, Q & A's with noted experts, topical community forums and a searchable healthcare resource database."

Author: GHCOM Partners, LLC (ContactUs@GayHealth.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Sexuality

Social Sciences--Gender & Sexuality--Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

Keywords: Fitness; Drugs; Sex; Nutrition; Body Image; Mental Health; Sexual Health; STDs

healthfinder

http://www.healthfinder.gov/

"healthfinder® is a gateway consumer health information web site from the United States government. healthfinder® can lead you to selected online publications, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable health information for the public. The information you find can help you make better health choices for yourself and your family."

Author: United States Department of Health and Human Services (Wmaster@os.dhhs.gov)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Law, Government & Political Science--Government--US Federal Government--Executive

HospitalSoup.com

http://www.hospitalsoup.com/

"Directory of hospitals by state. Also offers medical career information, job openings, and resources."

Author: HospitalSoup.com (Feedback@HospitalSoup.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Professional Resources

InteliHealth

http://www.intelihealth.com/

Consumer health web site that provides "credible information and useful tools from the most trusted sources, including Harvard Medical School and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Established in 1996, InteliHealth has become one of the leading online health information companies in the world. InteliHealth is a subsidiary of Aetna U.S. Healthcare and InteliHealth is funded by Aetna U.S. Healthcare to the extent not funded by revenues from operations."

Author: InteliHealth Inc. (Comments@InteliHealth.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Keywords: diseases

Iowa Health Book

http://www.vh.org/Patients/Patients.html

General health resources and pamphlets in full text. Instructional materials for patients including a wide variety of health resources. Pediatric health including immunixation information, child abuse, allergies and asthma. Lung disease, Tourette Syndrome, Trichotrillomania, breast exams, Pregnancy and Childbirth Resources. Some of the information is about specific clinics in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, but many of the pamplets are of general interest and usefulness for all.

Author: The University of Iowa

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Keywords: Patient; Pediatrics; Rdiology

Living with Disabilities

http://www.pediatricpt.com/

"This site is a living resource for all persons with disabilities and their families. The site has selected resources on disabilities, life issues, everyday resources and inspirational stories about people who are "able" disabled. There are also message boards where you can ask questions, exchange information, find used equipment and make new friends."

Author: Pediatric Physical Therapy, Inc. (info@pediatricpt.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Disabilities

Social Sciences--Social Issues and Social Welfare--Disabilities

Keywords: Disabled; Handicap; Caregiving

Lonely Planet - Health Check

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/health/health.htm

Contains health-related information for people who travelling abroad. Information is divided into five categories: Predeparture Planning, Keeping Healthy, Women's Health, Diseases and Ailments, and Health Links.

Author: Lonely Planet Publications (e.team@lonelyplanet.com.au)

Subjects:

Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Keywords: Travelers' Health

MedicinePlanet

http://www.medicineplanet.com/home/home.phtml

"MedicinePlanet, Inc. is dedicated to providing travelers worldwide with definitive, one-stop health resources before, during and after any journey." 

This searchable site offers information on "Travel Medicine," "Women's Travel," "Children's Travel," "Seniors' Travel," and "Adventure Travel."

Author: MedicinePlanet, Inc. (info@medicineplanet.com)

Subjects:

Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Keywords: medicine

MEDLINEplus

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

In addition to access to journal articles, this National Library of Medicine site also provides a directory of health topics for consumers and professionals, with information on everything from aging and allergies to sleep disorders and STDs. You'll also find physician referral directories, medical terminology, news publications, medical organizations, and more.

Author: National Library of Medicine

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

NIH Consensus Statements

http://odp.od.nih.gov/consensus/cons/cons.htm

An NIH Consensus Statement is a report evaluating state-of-the-art scientific information on a given biomedical technology with the purpose of resolving a particular controversial issue in clinical practice. Each NIH Consensus Statement answers a series of four to six questions concerning efficacy, risk, and clinical applications, and recommends directions for future research. [They are] intended to advance understanding of the technology or issue in question and to be useful to health professionals and the public." Statements are indexed by subject and year and deal with a broad spectrum of medical topics.

Author: National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Program

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Diseases, Disorders & Syndromes

Health & Medical Sciences--Professional Resources

Keywords: Medical technology; Treatment; Diagnosis; Clinical practice

Patient Advocacy Numbers

http://infonet.welch.jhu.edu/advocacy.html

A listing of over 150 organizations to contact for information, assistance and further medical resources. Generally phone numbers are listed, particularly toll-free numbers but links are also provided if the association has a web site, and occasionally only a link is provided and not a phone number. The topics range from strokes, STDs, narcolepsy, hepatitis, drug abuse, divorce, disabilities, children's issues, cancer, allergies, arthritis, and aging to AIDS. The site also accepts corrections and additions to their organization list.

Author: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (www@infonet.welch.jhu.edu)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Keywords: Advocacy

QuackWatch

http://www.quackwatch.com/

"Guide to health fraud, quackery, and intelligent decisionmaking." Browsable collection of articles includes sections on: Questionable Products and Services; Questionable Advice; Consumer Protection; Health Promotion/Consumer Decisions; Consumer Education.

Author: Stephen Barrett (sbinfo@ix.netcom.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Alternative Medicine

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

SafeMedication.com

http://www.SafeMedication.com/

A searchable database of information on 650 drugs, with information onhow to take medicines, potential side effects, storage recommendations, and precautions, discussed in easy-to-understand language. "Information here is designed to supplement the information provided by your physician and the pharmacist who dispenses your prescriptions." The site also has info on several health and prescription related issues, such as vaccines, antibiotics, and medication errors.

Author: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Medications & Pharmaceuticals

Keywords: Prescription drugs

SmileFinder.com

http://www.smilefinder.com/

SmileFinder provides a search engine to locate dentists in the United States, Canada, and their territories, as well as a glossary of dental terms and a registry for dentists.

Author: Mediadontics

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Oral Health & Dentistry

Keywords: Dentist; Dental

thriveonline

http://www.thriveonline.com/

This site was recommended by Consumer Reports (Feb 97, p27) for offering valuable medical information online. It offers articles on health and fitness, quizzes, contests, news, expert advice, "tools for healthy living", chat and message boards.

Author: Thrive

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Health & Medical Sciences--Exercise & Fitness

Keywords: Women's Health; Recipes

WellnessWeb - The Patient's Network

http://www.wellweb.com/

The Patient's Network focuses on a "community approach to the delivery of health care information. It combines original material with links to dozens of other resources." The Patient's Network contains Medical Centers which are developed by patients and professionals. Medical Center departments include the Smoker's Clinic, Women's Health, Stress Control Center, Elders Watch and more.

Author: WellnessWeb (wellness@wellweb.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Consumer Information

Keywords: Smoking; Women's Health; Stress; Aging; Prevention

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