We've compiled a list of helpful links for your use. If you have any doubt about your condition please visit us. Remember, at Family Emergency Centers, appointments are never required. General Medical Links MayoClinic.com Health education for the general public from the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Diseases and conditions, condition centers, healthy living centers, drug information, first-aid and self-care guide, answers from the Mayo Clinic, and information to help you take charge of your health. WebMD Information, research, educational services, and online communities for physicians and consumers. Software and electronic data services for healthcare providers and health plans. Patient Friendly Sites The Family Doctor This site, developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, provides health information for the whole family. Dr. Koop.com Health news, articles and tips on family health, health resources, health and wellness information, online communities, information on specific conditions, and a Medical Encyclopedia. The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide brings you the latest information - what you need to know to keep yourself and your family healthy and to cope with illness. It also provides you with the information you need to deal with the sometimes confusing and frustrating world of managed care. InteliHealth InteliHealth's mission is to empower people with trusted solutions for healthier lives. We accomplish this by providing credible information from the most trusted sources, including Harvard Medical School and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International is the world's leading nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of diabetes research. Healthfinder Healthfinder is a free guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Health Pages Health Pages is an online consumer health care service that provides reader-friendly information on general health care topics and community-specific comparative information on physicians, hospitals, allied health professionals and health plans. Women's Health Interactive WHI's mission is to be a unique, interactive learning environment where women gain knowledge and mastery of their health through the multidisciplinary resources that are offered for consumers and women's health professionals. The Patient's Guide to Healthcare on the Internet Patient's Guide is a step-by-step guide to locating and researching medical conditions on the Internet. The American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. This Website has extensive information for patients, family and friends, survivors, information seekers, supporters and professionals. www.aboutkidsgi.org IFFGD is a nonprofit education and research organization. Our mission is to inform, assist, and support people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. www.411cancer.com 411Cancer.com is the comprehensive cancer resource. Cancer patients and their families can access the most current information about treatment, side effects, support, resources and clinical trials to facilitate informed decisions. In addition, healthy individuals can access the latest screening and prevention strategies for all types of cancer. The Anxiety Panic Internet Resource The Anxiety Panic Internet Resource (TAPIR) is a self-help resource for those with anxiety disorders. Visitors will find information on many anxiety disorders including OCD, panic disorder, agoraphobia and more. www.bloodpressure.com The mission of this site is to provide patients with up-to-date and accurate information about their condition, to help them manage it better, and to improve commuications between them and their doctors. Government Sites Centers for Disease Control The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. Food and Drug Administration The FDA's mission is to promote and protect the public health by helping safe and effective products reach the market in a timely way, and monitoring products for continued safety after they are in use. U.S. National Library of Medicine The U.S. National Library of Medicine claims to be the world's largest medical library. Clinical Trials Information ClinicalTrials.gov provides patients, family members and members of the public current information about clinical research studies. Nutrition.gov Nutrition.gov is a comprehensive source for nutrition information including dietary guidelines, dietary supplements, explanations on how the body uses the various nutrients found in food and more. National Guideline Clearinghouse The National Guideline ClearinghouseT (NGC) is a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents produced by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (formerly the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research [AHCPR]), in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Association of Health Plans (AAHP). National Institute of Health The NIH mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. NIH works toward that mission by: conducting research in its own laboratories; supporting the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helping in the training of research investigators; and fostering communication of medical information. Office on Women's Health The Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the government's champion and focal point for women's health issues, and works to redress inequities in research, health care services, and education that have historically placed the health of women at risk. Human Genome Project Human Genome Project goals are to: identify all the approximately 30,000 genes in human DNA; determine the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA; store this information in databases; improve tools for data analysis; transfer related technologies to the private sector, and; address the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project. Specialty-Specific Sites OncoLink OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Professional Organizations American Medical Association American Heart Association American Diabetes Association American Cancer Society American Psychiatric Association American Academy of Family Physicians
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