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» 50+Health - Health topics, lifestyle magazine, discussion forum, news and research. » A Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with Your Employer or Private Health Plan - The Kaiser Family Foundation provides detailed advice. » A Second Opinion Medical Information Services - Medical treatment options, physician background check service, best hospitals and doctors. (Ft. Walton Beach, FL)[Fee based service - ed] » AARP - Health - Guide to health-related topics and issues of concern to older Americans, such as diseases, government policy, prescription drugs, and self-care. » Accent Health - Health TV network produced by CNN and delivered to medical waiting rooms across the US. Includes programming guide, articles, and tips for living a healthy lifestyle. » Access Place Health - Web directory containing links to medical news, specialty sites, and general health information. » Agency for Health Care Policy and Research - Consumer health and patient information on health plans and insurance, prescriptions, conditions and diseases, surgery, quality of care, quitting smoking, and prevention and wellness. » AnswerMed.com - Provides basic information on medical conditions and procedures including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, predicted outcome and alternative diagnoses. » Apples For Health - Weekly consumer news e-zine on a variety of healthcare topics. » Ask Dr. Stoll - Offering information about combining conventional and alternative medicine. Bulletin board, articles, and related links. » Best Doctors - Comprehensive knowledge-based medical referral service. » BluePrint for Health - A health and wellness portal which provides health information, personalized newsletters and interactive health tools. » Body1.com - Health news and medical information community for consumers. » C.S.S. Doctor's Credentials Search - Search for a Doctor's Medical School, Board Certification, residence training, licensing, disciplinary action (if any), and other important information. » CNN Health - Health news, chats and advice from CNN. » Citypractice.com - Provides information on preventative approaches in physical, behavioural and emotional healthcare. » Combined Health Information Database - A database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. Provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources. » Consumer Laboratory Testing Information - A thorough guide to medical laboratory tests, why they are performed, and what they might mean. » Consumers Union - Health Care - Provides information on health services, medicaid, nursing homes and long-term care, insurance, prescription drugs, safety issues, and health care organizations. » CountryNurse.com - Includes information on clinics, family wellness, disease prevention, diet, exercise and pharmacies. » Discovery Health - Offers news and a variety of health information resources. » Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics - Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Comprehensive listings of links to medical information, most reliable, some not. » Dr. Gabe Mirkin - Reports on health, fitness, and nutrition news from talk show host Gabe Mirkin, M.D., in text and audio form. » Dr. Koop's Community - Former Surgeon General Koop's resources for health information. A wide variety of topics, an encyclopedia, pharmacopeia, and resources guide. » Duke University Healthy Devil On-Line - Online medical resources and information. » Evaluation of English and Spanish Health Information on the Internet - The findings of a large study that describes and evaluates English and Spanish health information on the Internet. Assesses search engine performance and the quality and readability of health information on the Internet, and provides c » Family Health and Wellness - A guide with information about mental health, wellness, disease prevention, and family supports. » GetWell.org - Offers resources for consumers on medical conditions, treatment and research. » Halls MD - Clinical calculators of body surface area, breast cancer risk and body mass. » Health A to Z - Includes a directory of more than 50,000 professionally-reviewed Internet resources, supportive online communities, and a calendar. » Health Communication Network - Provides the up-to-date health information on a variety of subjects. » Health Consumer Alliance - Provides information to consumers and advocates about access to health care for low-income consumers, including consumer education materials in 13 languages. » Health Depot - Directory to health and medical sites about diet, fitness, disabilities, diseases, health resources, products and sales. » Health Forums - Customized libraries of health and well-being information. Log in to access an extensive library of resources. » Health Hippo - Health law, policy and regulatory materials. Organized deep links to US government health care resources. » Health In Depth - Health information links to newspapers, magazines and internet resources. » Health Leader - A webzine produced by The University of Texas Health Science Center, which provides information to help you make better decisions about your health. » Health Reserve.com - Offers information on men's, women's, and general health topics. » HealthAnswers - Contains health news and information, including a health encyclopedia. » HealthFrontier.com - Offers information including diseases and conditions, nutrition, exercise, mental health, live discussions and a message board. » HealthLeader - An online news service produced by the Office of Public Affairs of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. HealthLeader brings recent, reliable information to help people make better decisions about personal health. » HealthLink Plus - Consumer health information on general health, health care providers, medical research, insurance, wellness, mental health, and alternative medicine. » HealthStatus - Free reports on body fat percentage, body mass index, calorie burning activities, target heart rate and smoking costs. Online health risk assessment which provides resources based on your health risks. » Healthfinder - Resource for consumer health and human services. » Healthgrades.com - Grades the performance of hospitals, physicians, health plans, nursing homes and other health care providers in the United States. » Healthology.com - Provides health and medical information, written by professionals for consumers, and offers interactive online events and educational videos. » How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet - National Cancer Institute's fact sheet helps consumers help decide whether the health information they find on the Internet or receive via e-mail from a Web site is likely to be reliable. » Internet Health Library - Searchable index to healthcare sites. » Internet Pharmacy and Online Pharmacies Verification - National Association of Boards of Pharmacy provides searchable listings of approved online pharmacies. » MCW HealthLink - Features health news and information, produced by the Medical College of Wisconsin. » MDAdvice.com - Provides health and medical information, health tips, resources, experts, news, chats, and community support. » MDinteractive - Providing consumers with healthcare information and resources in every medical specialty. Providing physicians and patients with an efficient way to create and store medical records interactively. » MayoClinic.com - Clinical experts provide current medical information and news on health topics. » McGill Molson Medical Informatics: Student Projects - A growing collection of multimedia projects in medical teaching. Developed by McGill medical students under the supervision of the McGill Medical Faculty. Includes a student/faculty forum. » Med-Help.net - Nurses trained to answer questions on a variety of health topics. » MedicalClub - Provides interactive free health information on Womens, Childrens and Family health concerns. The site also includes extensive information on herbal medicines, supplements and First Aid. Bilingual, English/Spanish. » Medicalresourcesusa.com - Offers guides to American hospitals, health clinics, medical practices and specialties. » Medicine OnLine - In-depth information on cancer for health care professionals and patients. » Michigan Electronic Library - Health Information Resources - Extensive resources and links of interest to the health consumer and to professionals. » Mindy Machanic's Change Pages: Wellness and Health Info - Articles on healthy foods, cancer and breast cancer. Includes comprehensive links to additional resources for health and wellness. » Mylifepath - Provides information on health and wellness, daily health news and message boards. » National Institutes of Health -- Health Information Index - Main consumer health information page for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) » NetHealthBook.com - Find symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment of conditions and diseases. The content is categories and a newsletter is offered. » Patient Protect - Aimed at protecting and defending consumers of health services, with articles and advice on selecting practitioners and facilities. Available in several languages. » Publications at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Factsheets and other publications concerning infectious diseases. » Revolution Health Group LLC - Provides advice and guidance to help individuals manage their health care, with product comparisons, membership plans, and an online store. » SciTalk.com - Science related resources for the public on health and disease. Discussion boards, chat, news, patents, clinical trials and books. » Surgery Door Home Healthcare Guide - Symptoms of common illnesses and ailments. From the UK's on-line health service. » The California Patient's Guide - This guide is intended to inform Americans of their rights to receive quality health care and what steps to take if they encounter problems. » The Doctor's Doctor - Explains how to interpret laboratory, surgical pathology, and cytology reports and provides information about various conditions and diseases. Maintained by a group of pathologists. » The Health Resource, Inc. - Specialized medical research reports on mainstream, experimental, and alternative treatments, specialists, and support organizations. » The Merck Manual - Home Edition - Transforms the language of the professionals' version into commonly used English while retaining the vital information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. » UHealthy Network - Global health information network and community that integrate every aspect of Health and Fitness in one place. » WSJ.com - As Angry Patients Vent Online, Doctors Sue to Silence Them - Legal battles are becoming more frequent between website authors/owners and the doctors or institutions written about on the sites. » WebMD - Consumer - Frequently updated portal for healthcare, chat forums, health quizzes, news and consumer product updates. » Wellness Hour Medical Informational Talk Show - A medical talk show aired in over 100 cities throughout the United States. » Wellness.com - Includes health resources, discussion and news. » WoundHeal.com - Educational information and resources for the non-surgical healing of pressure ulcers, at home. » eHealthMD - Provides information on a wide range of health and medical topics. Articles are reviewed by distinguished physicians and updated regularly. » eMaxHealth - Offers free articles on diet, exercise, alternative medicine, aging, and general health. » eMedicine Health - Information for consumers on the symptoms and treatment of nearly every type of disease and health condition, first aid procedures for accidents and injuries, and physical and the emotional well-being that contribute to general wellness.

Last Updated: 2007-04-21 14:40:19