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ACHOO http://www.achoo.com
Achoo is owned and managed by MNI Systems Corporation, a team of individuals specializing in a variety of Internet and healthcare areas. Their offices are located in Mississauga, Ontario Canada, just outside of Toronto. Select "Human Health and Disease" for access to broad topic categories. Broad areas have subheading listings which lead to briefly annotated links.
Part of the CNN Interactive website. This on-line service is operated by Cable News Network, Inc.("CNN") on the World Wide Web. Consisting of information services and content provided by CNN, affiliates of CNN and other third parties.
Essential Links to Medicine http://www.el.com/elinks/medicine
Essential Links is a service of essenti, inc. of Portland, Oregon. One stop shop for a variety of consumer topics and services for lay and health professionals. Features: chat groups, newsgroups, electronic journals, links to various professional organizations, some commercial links too.
Galaxy Medicine http://galaxy.einet.net/galaxy/Medicine.html
Galaxy is a guide to worldwide information and services and is provided as a public service. Each submission is reviewed by a professional information specialist. The site is funded through advertising and sponsorships and is a product of TradeWave Corp, a division of CyberGuard Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBG), a network security company.
Health on the Net http://www.hon.ch
Health On the Net Foundation is a non-profit organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Their mission is to build and support the international health and medical community on the Internet and WWW so that the potential benefits of this new communications medium may be realised by individuals, medical professionals and healthcare providers. This website features support groups, papers from conferences, free MEDLINE and more.
Health World http://www.healthy.net
HealthWorld Online was designed as a health resource center--a virtual health village where you can access information, services and products to help design a wellness-based lifestyle. Leaders in natural health, wellness, self-care and alternative medicine have contributed to this site. These experts have dedicated their lives to educating consumers and professionals in the health care of the future--Integrative Health--blending the best of conventional and alternative/ complementary medicine. Recognizing that the individual is primarily responsible for maintaining their own health and well-being, HealthWorld Online was created to promote what they call Self-Managed Care™.
Healthgate http://www.healthgate.com
Healthgate is a one-stop shop for consumers and health professionals. Some services are fee-based. Some are free, e.g., MEDLINE is available here without charge. The site features wellness articles on nutrition, alternative therapies as well as access to rigorous scientific research and reviews. The "Hot Topics" section focuses on leading diseases, e.g., diabetes, fibromyalgia, MS, migraines, etc. Medical advisor for the site: Barry M. Manuel, M.D. has been Associate Dean of the Boston University School of Medicine since 1980 and has held the rank of Professor of Surgery since 1982. He also holds the position of Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME).
Karolinska Institute Library http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/index.html
Swedish National Resource Library. This site uses MeSH classified (National Library of Medicine medical subject headings) resources available on Internet and was designed for lay persons, health care professionals and researchers. The Karolinska Institute (KI) - founded 1810 - is a national institution for higher education and research in medicine and dentistry. KI trains physicians, dentists, dental technicians, etc. It also has a four-year training program in biomedicine. The Nobel Prize Laureates in Physiology or Medicine are selected by the Nobel Assembly of the Karolinska Institute.
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/common/htm/index.htm
A one-stop shop maintained by one of the nation's leading clinical and research institutes. Of special note are links to the Cancer Center, the Heart Center, the Alzheimer's Center and the Women's Health Center. By using, "ASK MAYO," users may pose medical questions to either a Mayo Clinic Physician or a Mayo Clinic Dietitian.
MedWeb http://www.gen.emory.edu/MEDWEB/keyword/consumer_health.html
The MedWeb Consumer Health website is a product of Emory University Health Sciences Library. Regularly updated and maintained, the site features listings and links to a variety of diseases and diagnoses.
Medicine Net http://www.medicinenet.com
MedicineNet is network of physician educators dedicated to providing up-to-date, quality medical information for the public. The site features an "Ask the Experts" database of over 6,000 answers to medical questions, an online medical dictionary and a first-aid resource.
Multimedia Medical Reference Library http://www.med-library.com/medlibrary
The site is privately maintained by sysop Jonathan Tward. Categories of note at the site include: Clinical Trials, Electronic Journals. An extensive listing and links to various diseases and topics under the Medical Reference Library heading is also available. Caveat: some links use latest multimedia scripts and files, e.g., Java, audio files.
National Health Information Center http://nhic-nt.health.org:80/
The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. NHIC was established in 1979 by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A directory of toll-free health information phone numbers is available at this site along with a listing of federal health information and clearinghouses.
National Library of Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov
Access to free MEDLINE, AIDSLINE, AIDSDRUGS, AIDSTRIALS via Internet Grateful Med provided; plus many other publications, databases and services.
OncoLink (Cancer) http://oncolink.upenn.edu
OncoLink is the first multimedia oncology information resource placed on the Internet. OncoLink's mission is consistent with that of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, and the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center which has sanctioned its use and development. OncoLink is accessible worldwide to anyone with Internet access, and there is no charge for its use. One of the most comprehensive cancer related websites on the internet. OncolinkTV is the latest addition to this site and features video/audio clips of various cancer related topics. Caveat: you will need the latest REAL AUDIO Plug-in to view and listen to clips.
PharmInfo Net (Drug Information)http://www.pharminfo.com
Pharmaceutical Information Network (PharmInfoNet) is a online drug information resource provided by VirSci Corporation. PharmInfoNet is a high-volume pharmaceutical information resource. It serves as a recognized entry point to access high-quality independent assessments of therapeutics and advances in new drug development.
UCSD Biomedical and Medical Center Libraries http://scilib.ucsd.edu/bml/
AIDSLINE, AIDSDRUGS, AIDSTRIALS http://igm.nlm.nih.gov
Free access to these three AIDS/HIV disease databases is provided via the Internet Grateful Med search engine.
CANCERLIT http://www.healthgate.com
Cancerlit is a product of the National Library of Medicine. Obviously, the focus is on cancer. This particular link is to the Cancerlit version provided free by the HEALTHGATE Co. Select MEDLINE+ from HEALTHGATE's main menu to access Cancerlit.
CANCERNET http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov
CancerNet™, a product of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), provides the most accurate, credible cancer information available. CancerNet™ information is reviewed regularly by oncology experts and is based on the latest research. Access to PDQ® (Physician's Data Query) is also available here. Don't be put-off by the name, information for the patient is specifically provided in PDQ®. Selected information from PDQ®, NCI's comprehensive cancer database, includes summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention, and supportive care, as well as information regarding ongoing clinical trials. Access to Fact sheets, publications, and other NCI information is also provided.
MEDLINE: Two versions of free Medline are listed below:
PUBMED http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed
Free access, uses an 'easy-to-use' search engine for beginner and advanced searchers
Internet Grateful MED http://igm.nlm.nih.gov
Free access. Links to Medical Subject Headings and the Loansome Doc article delivery service.
AMA Physician Select http://www.ama-assn.org/search/search.htm
"The American Medical Association's Physician Select, 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."
UCSD Physician Locator http://health.ucsd.edu/mddir/index.htm
A directory of Family Practice, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics physicians in the San Diego region.
San Diego County Medical Society http://www.sdcms.org
Membership directory, meeting schedules and locations and other general information regarding the society is provided at this site.
1-800 Surgeon http://www.surgeon.org/
Surgeons of all specialities may submit their names for inclusion in this listing offered free to the public. A Reference Desk service provides surgical patient education materials.
Hospital Web http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/hospitalweb.shtml
A fairly comprehensive listing of national and international hospital web sites. The site is scripted in java and can get hung-up sometimes.
Hospital Select http://www.hospitalselect.com/
Hospital Select is a hospital locator, providing information on virtually every hospital in the United States. It is compiled and published by Medical-Net, Inc. ("MNI") as a reference source of information on individual hospitals in the United States.
Aetna U.S. Healthcare http://www.aetnaushc.com/index.html
The merger of Aetna and U.S. Healthcare in 1996 created Aetna U.S. Healthcare and is probably one of the first truly national managed health care companies. It offers a full menu of employee benefits, including indemnity and managed health care plans, dental and pharmacy benefits, and group insurance and disability products. Aetna U.S. Healthcare has headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut, and Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and is a business unit of Aetna, Inc., headquartered in Hartford. Aetna U.S. Healthcare also has numerous facilities throughout the country supporting six geographical service regions. Each region has its own medical management, customer service and marketing operations. Aetna U.S. Healthcare contracts with over 250,000 independent physicians and 2,300 hospitals participating in networks nationwide; nearly 10,000 providers have been added since the companies merged. The new company has a presence in all 50 states.
California Health Care Shopper http://www.healthcare shopper.com/index.htm
The California Health Care Shopper is a one-stop health insurance shopping site for individuals and companies in California. It contains free information which allows you to compare the benefits and prices of most health insurance plans available to individuals and small groups (2 to 50 employees). Quotes and enrollment materials are provided on request.
HealthNet http://www.healthnet.com
Health Net is among the most respected health care companies in California. It has an extensive network of more than 35,000 physicians, 600 medical groups and affiliate locations, and 4000 pharmacies. The website features Find a Doctor and Wellsite, a link to wellness activities and resources.
Kaiser Permanente http://www.kaiperm.org
Kaiser Permanente is America's largest not-for-profit health maintenance organization, serving 8.9 million members in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Wellness resources, Hot Health Topics, and access to Kaiser's newsletter, Partners in Health webzine available from this web site.
Kaiser Permanente-California http://www.kaiserpermanenteca.org
Divided into California North and California South, this is a regional version of the KP's offerings.
PacifiCare Healthcare Systems http://www.pacificare.com
PacifiCare Health Systems, through its subsidiaries, offers a wide range of products and services for employer groups, families and individual members. For a list of products and services available through PacifiCare's health care plans for California, select "California" from PHS home page.
Medical Board of California http://www.medbd.ca.gov
This link takes users to the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. Scroll down to "DOCTORS" and click on Medical Board of California. Note that other healthcare professions regulated by the state are listed here as well, e.g., Nurses, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Nursing Homes, etc.
Medi-Qual http://www.mediqual.com
MediQual is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cardinal Health. It has specialized in the field of healthcare information since 1980. The company combines proprietary clinical knowledge with actual patient encounter data to create high impact quantitative information. Healthcare professionals and patients may use the information to monitor healthcare costs and performance, e.g.,. measures such as length of stay, costliest procedures, & national hospital report cards are provided at this website.
Alcoholics Anonymous http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/index.html
Al-Anon / Alateen http://www.al-anon-alateen.org
Being ALIVE (AIDS/HIV) http://www.mbay.net/~bngalive/index.html
Breast Cancer http://avon.avon.com/about/women/crusade/library/library.html
Newsgroups/Listservs http://www.hon.ch/Patients/review.html
Self-Help Clearing Houses http://www.tfs.net/personal/iugm/nacr/selfhelp.htm
Organization Locator http://www.idealist.org/IS/org_search.html
American Academy of Family Physicians http://www.aafp.org
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons http://www.aaos.org
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry http://www.aapd.org
American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org
American Association of Medical Colleges http://www.aamc.org
American Medical Association http://www.ama-assn.org
American Board of Medical Specialists http://www.abms.org
American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists http://www.acog.org
American College of Rheumatology http://www.rheumatology.org
American College of Surgeons http://www.facs.org
American Dental Association http://www.ada.org
American Heart Association http://207.211.141.25/
American Hospital Association http://www.aha.org
American Parkinson Disease Association http://www.the-health-pages.com/resources/apda
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons http://www.plasticsurgery.org
American Association of Retired Persons http://www.aarp.org
California Department of Health Services http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov
Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov
National AIDS Information Clearing House http://www.cdcnac.org
National Cancer Institute http://www.nci.nih.gov
National Institutes of Health http://www.nih.gov/
National Mental Health Association http://www.nmha.org/index.html
National Organization for Rare Disorders http://www.pcnet.com/~orphan
National Organization on Disability http://www.nod.org
National Osteopathic Foundation http://www.osteopathic.org
Occupational Safety & Health Administration http://www.osha.gov
San Diego County Medical Society http://www.sdcms.org
Agency for Healthcare Policy & Research (AHCPR) Consumer Health http://www.ahcpr.gov:80/consumer/
The Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research (AHCPR) is but one of the links from the Healthfinder gateway, the consumer health information Web site sponsored by the U.S. Government. It 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. AHCPR provides practice guidelines for patients and health professionals on many selected topics.
Diagnostic Procedures http://www.healthgate.com/HealthGate/free/dph/static/index.html
Diagnostic Procedures is the Diagnostic Procedure Handbook online edited by Joseph A. Golish, MD, FACP, FCCP Department of Pulmonary Disease Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. It is made available to users from the Healthgate Web Site. Diagnostic Procedures with Key Word Index, details 294 common and less common procedures, and is offered as a handy comprehensive yet concise quick reference. The authors, as practicing physicians, have attempted to provide up-to-date information with emphasis on consensus interpretations and practical considerations concerning the diagnostic procedures described in their specialty section.
Good Health Magazine http://www.goodhealth.com/gh_mag/index.html
Good Health Magazine is a publication of the Seton Healthcare Group in Austin, Texas. This is the online version provided free to users along with back issues.
Heart Web http://www.heartweb.org
HeartWeb is a peer-reviewed electronic journal in pacing, electrophysiology, implantable defribrillation, and general cardiology. Of interest to knowledgeable consumers and most definitely for health professionals. Currently offered without fee. Includes access to a version of Free MEDLINE. The Editor-in-Chief is Seymour Furman, M.D., Professor of Surgery and Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York. The Associate Editor is Anthony D. Mercando, M.D., F.A.C.C., Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.
Magic Stream Journal: Guide to Emotional Wellness http://fly.hiwaay.net/~garson/
Magic Stream is a self-help and mental health resource. It provides extensive references for mental health professionals, consumers, family members and individuals seeking self-help information and aid for personal growth. It combines a holistic approach to health, nutrition, and psychology with emotional wellness and seeks to provide a well rounded resource for wellness.
Men's Health Magazine http://www.menshealth.com/
Offering selected articles online of the very popular men's health publication. Other resources include a Q & A section; personal trainer and nutrition section specifically designed for men. Men's Health Magazine is a product of Rodale Press, publishers of Prevention Magazine.
Prevention Magazine http://www.prev.com
Featuring selected full-text articles from the very popular magazine. This site is also a one-stop shop for a variety of consumer health related needs and interests, e.g., natural living, health & wellness, weightloss, fitness, etc. Prevention is a publication of Rodale Press.
UC-Berkeley "Wellness Letter" http://magazines.enews.com/magazines/ucbwl
"The UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY WELLNESS LETTER, published monthly since 1984 by the School of Public Health at Berkeley, is edited by research scientists and written in lay English. Features the latest news from the world of preventive medicine and practical advice on all aspects of healthy living. Regular topics include nutrition and weight control, self-care, prevention of cancer and heart disease, emotions and their health effects, illustrated how-to articles on sports and exercise, buying guides to foods and such health-related products as running shoes, sunscreens, peanut butter, breakfast cereal, plus tips on healthy cooking, safe driving, dental care, contraception, smoking cessation, and other daily-life issues, answers to questions from readers, "fascinating facts," and a health "myth" deconstructed every month. Rated #1 health newsletter by the Washington Post, U.S. News & World Report, Money, and The Baltimore Sun for readability, authority, and timeliness. "
Weight Watchers Interactive http://wwwgroup.metroguide.com
Weight Watchers has taught over 25 million people about healthly weight loss for more than three decades. The Weight Watchers Program - developed by renowned experts in the fields of medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology and weight management - can teach you how to take control, eat more healthfully, be more active and maintain your healthy body weight. This site provides access to support, a list of Weight Watchers programs throughout the country and links to other health related web sites.
Ask Dr. Weil http://cgi.pathfinder.com/@@jScRcQUAZR858RCm/drweil
Dr. Andrew Weil is a leader in the integration of Western medicine and the exploding field of alternative medicine. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, he teaches at the University of Arizona in Tucson, specializing in alternative medicine, mind/body interactions and medical botany. He is the founder of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson, where he is training a new generation of physicians. Dr. Weil is the author of seven books: "The Natural Mind" (1972), "The Marriage of the Sun and the Moon" (1980), "Natural Health, Natural Medicine" (1990), "Spontaneous Healing" (1995) and his most recent best-seller, "8 Weeks to Optimum Health." Visit this site, the doctor is always in. Dr. Weil's is also editor of a new technical journal, Integrative Medicine: Integrating Conventional and Alternative Medicine, go to: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/intmed for more information
University of Washington Medicinal Herb Garden http://www.nnlm.nlm.nig.gov/pnr/uwmhg/index.html
Located on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, the Medicinal Herb Garden is a resource for herbalists, medics, and botanists of all levels. Contains gif & jpeg exhibit of approximately 150 herbal images indexed by both the common name and the botanical name.
National Center for Homeopathy http://www.cambr.force9.co.uk/
Access to Homeopathy ONLINE, an electronic journal, is available from this site as well as links to other related homeopathic resources..
National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine http://www.niam.com/index.html
The National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine (NIAM) is recognized as the largest and most authentic resource of information on Ayurveda in the United States. It was established in 1982 by Scott Gerson, M.D. who is the nation's only medical doctor to hold degrees in both Ayurveda and conventional allopathic medicine. Dr. Gerson's medical practice has combined Ayurveda and conventional medicine for more than fifteen years. His Ph.D dissertation in Ayurveda at the prestigious Benaras Hindu University is on Panchakarma and its Effects on Human Immunity. This site features a list of various resources, e.g., books, plants, and other products
Natural Medicine, Complementary Health Care, and Alternative Therapies http://www.amrta.org/~amrta/
This site is sponsored by Integrative Medical Arts Group, Inc. and AMR'TA, Inc.
NIH Office of Alternative Medicine http://altmed.od.nih.gov
The Office of Alternative Medicine (OAM) was initiated through Congressional mandate under the 1992 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Appropriations Bill. The OAM is organized under the Associate Director of Disease Prevention within the Office of the Director of the NIH. Bibliographies, program schedules and briefings and a clearinghouse are provided at this site.
University of Texas Center for Alternative Medicine http://chprd.sph.uth.tmc.edu/utcam/research.htm
The University of Texas Center for Alternative Medicine (UT-CAM) is one of 10 research centers established by the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health to evaluate alternative therapies. The University of Texas Center is the only OAM supported institution focused solely on alternative and complementary treatments for cancer.
Men's Health Magazine http://www.menshealth.com/
Offering selected articles online of the very popular men's health publication. Other resources include a Q & A section; personal trainer and nutrition section specifically designed for men. Men's Health Magazine is a product of Rodale Press, publisher of Prevention Magazine.
Prostate Pointers http://rattler.cameron.edu/prostate.html
This is a highly reviewed and regarded privately managed web site. Gary Huckabay is the sysop/information provider. It is his intention to provide the Internet community with a full spectrum of information about prostate cancer and general problems of the prostate.
JAMA: Womens' Health Information Center http://www.ama-assn.org/special/womh/womh.htm
The JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Women's Health Information Center is a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed resources for physicians, other health care professionals, and the general public. The site is produced and maintained by JAMA editors and staff under the direction of an editorial review board of leading Women's Health authorities. The site features an contraception information center, and STD (sexually transmitted diseases) information center, and up to the minute news stories and in-depth special reports.
National Breast Cancer Coalition http://www.natlbcc.org/
The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) is a grassroots advocacy effort in the fight against breast cancer. In 1991, the Coalition was formed with one mission, to eradicate breast cancer through action and advocacy. The web site provides information about NBCC's goals and accomplishments, how to become a member, the legislative agenda and political campaign, and current programs, including Project LEAD and the Clinical Trials Project.
National Women's Health Resource Center http://www.womens-health.com/NWHRC.html
The National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) serves as the national clearinghouse for women's health information. The Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of women in the United States.
OB/GYN--Hardin Meta Directory (University of Iowa) http://www.arcade.uiowa.edu/hardin-www/md-obgyn.html
A fairly comprehensive women's health site maintained by Hardin Health Sciences Library at the University of Iowa. Rigorously reviewed for quality, listed links are briefly annotated and described as "the best" available.
Women's Health Interactive http://www.womens-health.com/main.html
The Women's Health Interactive website features The Consumer Research Center and offers a way for users to participate in consumer research studies of women's health issues and needs. Registration is required, but at the time of this writing the registration was free.
Women's Health Resources (University of Washington) http://www.hslib.washington.edu/your_health/womens.html
As a part of Health Links resource, this fairly comprehensive women's health section is maintained by the Health Sciences Library at the University of Washington. Provides access to some of the nation's leading web sites and currently features menopause and osteoporosis sites and resources.
Cancer Information re Racial Ethnic Groups http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/ethnic/ethnic_pat.htm
"A wide range of information on the most common cancers for a number of different ethnic groups is provided in this section of CancerNet. This includes peer-reviewed cancer information statements from PDQ, fact sheets, and other publications. All information has been reviewed by oncology experts and is based on the results of current research."
Minority Health Research Catalog http://www.minority.unc.edu/databases/mhr/
The Minority Health Research Catalog is a part of the Minority Health Project (MHP) and is a collaboration between tne University of North Carolina Dept. of Biostatistics and the National Center for Health Statistics. The purpose of the project is to improve the quality of available data on racial and ethnic populations, expand the capacity of minority-health researchers to conduct statistical research and develop research proposals, and to foster a network of researchers in minority health. This online catalog contains citations of journal articles, books, ongoing research, and works in progress relevant to investigators interested in minority health research.
Office of Minority Health http://www.hhs.gov/progorg/ophs.omh
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) was established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in 1985. The office advises the Secretary and the Office of Public Health and Science on public health policies and programs affecting Blacks, Hispanics, Asians and Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaska Natives. OMH's goal is to promote improved health among these racial and ethnic minority populations. OMH coordinates HHS programs to implement the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Executive Order 12876 and Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans - Executive Order 12900. OMH staffs the department's Working Group on Hispanic Issues. This web site features a variety of resources, e.g., a resource center, news on various DHHS initiatives, minority health contacts, etc.
The Fitness Files http://chitrib.webpoint.com/fitness
Maintained by the Chicago Tribune, this site features health and fitness articles and nutrition information along with an injury prevention section that features exercises for office fitness.
Fitness Links http://www.fitnesslink.com
With more than 75,000 visits a day, this site features daily updates of fitness topics including mind & body, nutrition, setting-up a fitness program and reorganizing your life around healthy eating and activities. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, YAHOO, HomePC "Best of the Web." et al.
The Fitness Zone http://www.fitnesszone.com
FitnessZone® features an on-line health and fitness magazine, a nation-wide gym and health-club locator, a fitness library, and a personal fitness profiler -- as well as a comprehensive selection of the hight-quality fitness equipment. FitnessZone is a division of Hot New Products, Inc. of Birmingham, Alabama. Links to several commercial sites is also provided.
Thrive@Pathfinder http://pathfinder.com/thrive/index.html
Daily updated, Thrive@health takes a wholenss approach to health and wellness. This site offers a team of experts providing health and fitness information, e.g., Dr. William Lloyd, M.D. is the expert physician answering health-related questions. "Dr. Bill" was trained at the University of Chicago School of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
Weight Watchers Interactive http://wwwgroup.metroguide.com/index.html
Weight Watchers has taught over 25 million people about healthly weight loss for more than three decades. The Weight Watchers Program - developed by renowned experts in the fields of medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology and weight management - can teach you how to take control, eat more healthfully, be more active and maintain your healthy body weight. This site provides access to support, a list of Weight Watchers programs throughout the country and links to other health related web sites.
World Wide Wellness http://www.wholeliving.com
Presents a holistic approach to health and wellness. Provides a directory to over 4,000 health practitioners and doctors and a comprehensive database of resources for "wholeliving." Listings of books, articles, music, goods and services related to holistic health and living.
YogaCentral http://www.yogaclass.com/central.html
One stop shop for yoga information and tutorials on the fundamentals of the discipline.
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons http://www.plasticsurgery.org
This web site for plastic surgery is sponsored by the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASPRS) and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF). The membership of ASPRS comprises 97 percent of all plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The site provides background on the wide variety of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures as well as offering a plastic surgeon referral service. There is also information on ASPRS, PSEF and other plastic surgery organizations.
Mayo Clinic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery http://www.mayo.edu/staff/plastic/PLS-main.html
Provides the potential plastic surgery patient with basic information through the resource, "Cosmetic Surgery Online." This resource lists information on various surgical procedures.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry http://www.aapd.org
American Dental Association Consumer Information http://www.ada.org/co-menu.html
California Dental Association http://www.cda.org
Preventive Dental Health Association http://emporium.turnpike.net/P/PDHA/health.htm
Knowledge Exchange Network http://www.mentalhealth.org
"The CMHS National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) provides information about mental health via toll-free telephone services, an electronic bulletin board, and publications. The National Center for Mental Health Services developed KEN for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media. KEN is a national, one-stop source of information and resources on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for mental illness."
National Mental Health Association http://www.nmha.org/index.html
The National Mental Health Association, through its national office and more than 300 affiliates nationwide, is dedicated to improving the mental health of all individuals and achieving victory over mental illnesses. Founded in 1909 by Clifford W. Beers, a former psychiatric patient, NMHA is the nation's only citizen volunteer advocacy organization dedicated to addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illnesses. NMHA accomplishes its mission as a force for social change through: advocacy via online legislative updates; prevention through referral and publications, information and public education.
Diet and Fitness Center (Duke University) http://dmi-www.mc.duke.edu/dfc/home.html
The Duke University Diet & Fitness Center, which offers the only University-based program of its kind, was founded over 20 years ago to help people live healthier, fuller lives through weight loss and lifestyle change. The DFC program is a lifestyle, not a diet. It is based on sound scientific principles and experience, not the latest fad. The web site more fully explains the program which really requires on-site participation. Worth knowing about.
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis: Diet & Nutrition http://www.mayo.ivi.com/mayo/common/htm/dietpage.htm
Vegetarian Resource Group http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/
The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. In addition to publishing the Vegetarian Journal, VRG produces and sells cookbooks, other books, pamphlets, and article reprints which are all available for viewing or ordering at this site. VRG's Health professionals, activists, and educators work with businesses and individuals to bring about healthy changes in schools, the workplace, and community. Registered dietitians and physicians aid in the development of nutrition related publications and answer member or media questions about the vegetarian diet.
Weight Watchers Interactive http://wwwgroup.metroguide.com/index.html
Weight Watchers has taught over 25 million people about healthly weight loss for more than three decades. The Weight Watchers Program - developed by renowned experts in the fields of medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology and weight management - can teach you how to take control, eat more healthfully, be more active and maintain your healthy body weight. This site provides access to support, a list of Weight Watchers programs throughout the country and links to other health related web sites.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Travel Information Page http://www.cdc.gov/travel/travel.html
International Travelers Clinic Travel Health Information http://www.intmed.mcw.edu/ITC/Health.html
Maintained and updated by the Medical College of Wisconsin. Provides information on various travel related diseases, immunizations, and environmental hazards to be aware of when traveling internationally.
Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets http://travel.state.gov/travel_warnings.html
Travel Warnings are issued when the U.S. State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Countries where avoidance of travel is recommended will have Travel Warnings as well as Consular Information Sheets. Consular Information Sheets are available online from the archive provided at this site.
Kid's Health http://www.kidshealth.org
Created by the pediatric medical experts at The Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, The Nemours Children's Clinics, and other children's health facilities nationwide. KidsHealth has accurate, up-to-date information about growth, food & fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments. You'll find health games, How The Body Works animations, the KidsVote health poll, and other useful pediatric information.
Pedinfo http://WWW.UAB.EDU/pedinfo
This link provides users with an online listing or index of quality, comprehensive pediatric websites. It is maintained by the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Department of Pediatrics.
