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Alternative Medicine Home Page This site provides information about alternative and complementary therapies. It is run by a health librarian from the University of Pittsburgh. BioMed Central Complementary and Alternative Medicine from BioMed Central, a publisher providing open access to scholarly research articles. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Run by the National Institutes of Health, the NCCAM provides news, research, and information about alternative therapies and their effectiveness. Bioethics Resources on the Web A compilation of Internet resources on bioethics topics, maintained by the National Institutes of Health. Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity These resources explore a variety of bioethical issues from a Christian perspective. Center for Science in the Public Interest Information about issues with scientific, medical, and ethical implications, such as biotechnology, alcohol, antibiotic resistance, and scientific integrity. The Hastings Center This independent bioethics research organization addresses fundamental ethical issues in the areas of health, medicine, and the environment. American Cancer Society Dedicated to the fight against cancer, the ACS provides information for cancer patients, families, survivors and caregivers, as well as raising funds for research. National Cancer Institute Cancer news, treatments, etc. NCI is a part of the US government's National Institutes of Health. University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center News, research, and support for patients and health professionals. Consumer Oriented Health Resources DisabilityInfo.govMany agencies of the Federal government have worked together to create this comprehensive site on all aspects of living with disabilities, including housing, transportation, education, civil rights, technology, health, and more. Discovery Health Has a wealth of information on a vast array of health topics. Attractive interface and very good compendium of A to Z medical information. DrKoop.com This is a very user-friendly, well-organized site about all kinds of health conditions, diseases, drug information, etc. NOAH (New York Online Access to Health) Contains information in English and Spanish, and is designed to appeal to a broad range of people. Health professionals will find much medical information that is presented in a timely, easy-to-read format. Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides links to Health Topics A-Z, statistics, and state-sponsored health initiatives. WebMD.com A well-organized health information site that is good for both health professionals and consumers. Aging (New York Online Access to Health) Information and resources about all aspects of the aging process, written for the general public. Alzheimer's Association News, research, and support for patients, families, and health professionals working with Alzheimer's Disease. US Administration on Aging Part of the Department of Health and Human Services, the AOA provides resources on Aging for patients, family, and medical practitioners. Information is written in eight languages, including Spanish. Government Sites for Health Information Center for Disease ControlInformation on public health and diseases, with a focus on research and prevention. The CDC produces the Morbidty and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), which provides statistics and analyzes patterns of deaths, injuries, and illnesses across the nation. Federal Citizen Information Network Offers assorted print and electronic booklets on a vast array of health subjects. Food and Drug Administration A good web site to help patients ensure they are buying prescription drugs and other medical products from legitimate sources, and using them properly. It is designed for both health professionals and consumers. HealthFinder Provides an array of health information and news. The "Just for You" section organizes information that is likely to be of interest to specific groups of people, such as teens, women, caregivers, and health professionals. This site is run by the National Health Information Center. National Cancer Institute Cancer news, treatments, etc. National Center for Biotechnology Information A division of the National Library of Medicine, the NCBI is responsible for producing Medicine, one of the premier health databases in the United States and abroad. Also includes a wealth of genetic data for animals and humans. Hospital Web This is a good site for one-stop shopping for hospital webpages from different areas of the country. National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Dedicated to measuring the quality of health care, NCQA offers "report cards" for health insurance plans, physicians, and related organizations. A major accrediting agency in nursing science. Pam Pohly's Net Guide Good site on HMOs/PPOs and managed care in general, with links to health and medical employees on the Internet. The site is run by the Pam Pohly Associates healthcare consulting firm. Internet Listings for Medical Schools Listing of medical schools from the Louis Calder Memorial Library. American Health Lawyers Association News and information for health lawyers. FindLaw Great legal site for finding resources on different aspects of the law, including medical law. Health Law Section - American Bar Association News and resources related to healthcare law. Legal Information Institute Health Law information from the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University. Links to Federal and State laws and agencies related to administering health-related laws. Nursing History & Florence Nightingale Florence NightingaleA short profile, with links to much, much more, including in-depth biographies and some of her original writings. Selected Correspondence of Florence Nightingale Scanned copies of original letters written by Florence Nightingale to various people. A short summary and a typed transcription accompanies each letter. Nursing History Information about the history of nursing, as well as profiles of influential men and women in nursing. Nursing History Internet Resources Links to topics and organizations about the history of the nursing profession. Produced by the American Association for the History of Nursing. American Academy of Pediatrics Has information on pediatrics and health and wellness issues relating to infants and children. www.drgreene.com Dr. Green's House Calls. This site's purpose is to provide all kinds of information relating to pediatric medicine. Has a nice question-and-answer format. Centerwatch Clinical Trials This site lists clinical trials, newly approved drug therapies and information about research at medical centers. Merk Manuals Online Merck publications on the web with a particular emphasis on the Merck Manual. In addition to medical information, there is also useful pharmaceutical information. RxList.com Excellent site for patients and medical providers. Search by medication name, or browse the list of Top 200 drugs. Virtual Hospital - Radiology Online textbooks, images, and case studies. Virtual Hospital is a digital health sciences library created by the University of Iowa. RadiologyInfo Information about diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic radiologic procedures. Also includes streaming videos that explain and demonstrate a variety of techniques. Radiological Society of North America Radiology news, advocacy, and information. Spirituality and Nursing Resources Dying.about.comLinks to sites that offer information on meeting the spiritual needs of the dying. Parish Nursing A good web page dedicated to parish nursing. Catholic Health Association of the United States Forums, resources, and Internet links that examine the moral and spiritual dimensions of health care. Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health Affiliated with Duke University, the center examines the links between the spirit and the body. The "Research" section features abstracts of research articles, and the "Other Links" section links to useful related organizations. Updated 8/25/2006 |
