 |  Core Concepts in Health, 9/e Paul M. Insel,
Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth,
Stanford University School of Medicine
Taking Charge of Your Health
Health LinksGovernment Sites Sites Sponsored by Universities and Major Health Organizations and Medical Centers Commercial Health-Related Sites Health-Specific Search Tools and Directories Sites with Daily Health News Sites for General Health Newsletters and Journals Sites to Locate Health-Related Telephone Hotlines
Government Sites
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Consumer Information
(http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer)
Provides materials on health plans and quality of care, prescriptions, prevention and wellness, and consumer versions of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for common health conditions. | | | | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
(http://www.cdc.gov)
Provides a wide variety of information, including materials on HIV infection, national health statistics, travelers' health information, and governmental nutrition recommendations; a disease-specific directory of the site is also available. | | | | Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Consumer Protection-Diet, Health, and Fitness
(http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-health.htm)
Includes online brochures about a variety of consumer health topics, including fitness equipment, generic drugs, and fraudulent health claims. | | | | Fedstats
(http://www.fedstats.gov)
The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. federal agencies. | | | | Health Canada
(http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca)
The federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health; site includes information about a healthy lifestyle, many diseases and conditions, and health-related consumer products and services. | | | | Healthfinder
(http://www.healthfinder.gov)
A gateway to online publications, Web sites, support and self-help groups, and agencies and organizations that produce reliable health information; information is available in both English and Spanish. | | | | Health Resources and Services Administration Consumer Education Project
(http://www.hrsa.gov/consumered)
Provides statistics and information about the health status and health services in U.S. counties. | | | | Healthy People 2010
(http://www.health.gov/healthypeople)
Provides information on the Healthy People objectives and priority areas. | | | | National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
(http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/index.htm)
Provides access to statistics and basic information on chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. | | | | National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
(http://www.cdc.gov/nchs)
Major source of statistical information on health-related issues, including leading causes of death, life expectancy, rates of pregnancy, and many others. FASTATS A to Z provides a quick snapshot of current statistics in many areas of health. State health statistics by sex and race/ethnicity are also available from NCHS. | | | | National Health Information Center (NHIC)
(http://www.health.gov/nhic)
Puts consumers in touch with the organizations that are best able to provide answers to health-related questions. | | | | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
(http://www.nih.gov)
Provides information about all NIH institutes, centers, divisions, and research activities; the health information directory includes consumer publications, hotline information, and an A to Z listing of health issues with links to the appropriate NIH institute. | | | | National Library of Medicine (NLM)
(http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Provides information about NLM programs and access to the Medline database of over 11 million references and abstracts of medical studies through PubMed. Access to consumer-oriented health information on a variety of topics is available through NLM MedlinePlus. | | | | National Women's Health Information Center
(http://www.4woman.org)
Provides information and answers to frequently asked questions. | | | | Nutrition.Gov
(http://www.nutrition.gov)
A gateway to government nutrition resources on the Web. | | | | Office of Minority Health Resource Center
(http://www.omhrc.gov)
Promotes improved health among racial and ethnic minority populations; site includes a variety of helpful resources and publications, including Closing the Gap, a monthly newsletter devoted to a specific health topic of concern to minority communities and a special section on the initiative to eliminate health disparities in six key areas. | | | | Surgeon General
(http://www.surgeongeneral.gov)
Includes information on activities of the Surgeon General and the text of many key reports on such topics as tobacco use, physical activity, and mental health. | | | | U.S. Consumer Gateway: Health
(http://www.consumer.gov/health.htm)
A gateway to online consumer-oriented government publications relating to health. | | | | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
(http://www.os.dhhs.gov)
The principle federal agency involved in protecting health and providing basic human services; site includes links to all HHS agencies and information on major federal health programs and initiatives. | | | | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(http://www.epa.gov)
Provides information on environmental health topics and federal activities relating to environmental health. | | | | World Health Organization
(http://www.who.int)
Provides information about WHO programs promoting the health of all people; statistics and resources are available on many conditions, diseases, and behavioral and environmental factors that affect health. A helpful set of brief fact sheets on a variety of topics is also available. |
Sites Sponsored by Universities and Major Health Organizations and Medical Centers
| American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
(http://www.familydoctor.org)
Provides information about specific health topics and flow charts to aid in self-care decisions. | | | | American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
(http://www.doctorsforadults.com)
Provides information about common health concerns among adults. | | | | American Medical Association Patient Pages
(http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3469.html)
Provides consumer-oriented information on nutrition, fitness, contraception, and many other topics. | | | | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Home Medical Guide
(http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/all.html)
Provides the text of a popular home health guide, with chapters on promoting wellness through lifestyle. | | | | Go Ask Alice Sponsored by the Columbia University Health Service
(http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu)
Provides answers to student questions about stress, sexuality, fitness, and many other wellness topics. | | | | InteliHealth: Johns Hopkins Health Information
(http://www.intelihealth.com)
Provides consumer-oriented information about healthy living and about many diseases and conditions; also offers a weekly e-mail service that can be customized according to an individual's health interests. | | | | MayoClinic.Com
(http://www.mayohealth.org)
Provides health news, a glossary, and an extensive library of articles; has special centers focusing on key issues, such as cancer, women's and men's health, Alzheimer's disease, and allergies and asthma. | | | | National Academies
(http://nationalacademies.org)
National Academies Consisting of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council, the National Academies act as advisors to the federal government on issues of science and technology; their Web site includes information on their activities and many publications on topics related to health and wellness. | | | | National Women's Health Resource Center
(http://www.healthywomen.org)
A clearinghouse of information on women's health with an extensive set of links. | | | | NetWellness
(http://www.netwellness.org)
Developed by several medical centers, a Web site with an electronic consumer health library and an "Ask the Expert" feature. | | | | New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
(http://www.noah-health.org)
Provides consumer health information in both English and Spanish. | | | | University of Iowa Virtual Hospital
(http://www.vh.org)
A "digital health sciences library" with information and peer-reviewed links on a variety of common health concerns. | | | | University of Michigan Health System: Health Topics A to Z
(http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/1libr.htm)
Provides fact sheets on many health conditions and medical issues. | | | | University of Wisconsin, College Health Wellness Sites
(http://wellness.uwsp.edu/CollHlth/Sites.htm)
Includes links to many wellness sites. | | | | AmericasDoctor.Com
(http://www.americasdoctor.com)
Provides wellness tools and information and an ask-the-doctor feature. | | | | Clinical Tools Health-Center.Com
(http://www.health-center.com)
Has separate centers focusing on the body, the brain, cancer, families, seniors, and medications; also hosts many health-related bulletin boards. | | | | Dr. Koop's Community
(http://www.drkoop.com)
Provides extensive consumer-related health information, including daily health news; articles on family health; information on nutrition, exercise, tobacco cessation, and other aspects of a healthy lifestyle; reference material on medications, health plans, and health Web sites; and chat rooms and bulletin boards. | | | | Health Answers
(http://www.healthanswers.com)
Provides daily health news, a database of information about prescription and OTC drugs, discussion forums, and extensive information about specific diseases, conditions, injuries, symptoms, and medical tests. | | | | HealthCalc Network
(http://www.healthcalc.net/index.htm)
Includes assessments and tools, with an emphasis on fitness and weight management. | | | | Health Central
(http://www.healthcentral.com)
Includes health news, health assessments, and information on a variety of wellness topics. | | | | HealthSquare
(http://www.healthsquare.com)
A women's health information center with information about pregnancy, infertility, STDs, and other women's health topics as well as the text of several Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) publications, including those focusing on women's health and prescription drugs. | | | | Healthtouch
(http://www.healthtouch.com)
Provides consumer health and drug information and links to other health resources. | | | | iVillage Better Health
(http://www.allhealth.com)
Provides daily health news and tools such as online assessments and e-mail reminders for self-exams. | | | | Medem
(http://www.medem.com)
Provides a library of health information provided by national health societies. | | | | MedicineNet
(http://www.medicinenet.com)
A site that includes health information and news, an ask-the-doctor features, and links to related sites. | | | | Merck
(http://www.merck.com)
Includes the Health Infopark, which provides information about many common health challenges, and sections from several Merck publications, including their home health guide. | | | | OnHealth
(http://www.onhealth.com)
Provides a wide variety of consumer-oriented resources, including daily health news, in-depth reports on key health topics, discussion areas, and information about many medical conditions and medications. | | | | WebMD
(http://www.webmd.com)
Provides information on health conditions, treatments, and medications; also includes a medical encyclopedia, a self-care advisor, and many opportunities to participate in chat rooms and message boards. |
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