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Health Information Resources on the Internet

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Health Metasites Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Resources www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/ A well-maintained subject listing of health topics provides links to quality medical informaiton on the Internet. Healthfinder www.healthfinder.gov Department of Health and Human Services maintains this collection of iformation from government agencies, unversities and non-profit organizations. HealthWeb www.healthweb.org Librarians from a consorium of midwestern universities (CIC) hand-select entries for this directory of health information. MayoClinic.com www.mayoclinic.com Mayo Clinic's outstanding medical staff provide extensive information about healthy living and prevention in addition to disease-specific material. MEDICAL MATRIX medmatrix.org Medical Matrix is a free directory of selected medical sites that meet strict criteria for quality and usefulness to healthcare practitioners. Registration is required. MedWeb: Biomedical Internet Resources www.MedWeb.Emory.Edu/MedWeb/ MedWeb is a catalog of biomedical and health related web sites maintained by the staff of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library. NOAH: New York Online Access to Health www.noah-health.org/ The City University of New York, in conjunction with the New York Public Library and the New York Academy of Medicine, provide this well-organized site with access to high quality health information. Teen Health: Information and Resources for High School www.library.uams.edu/resources/TeenResourcesandHealthInformation.aspx This webpage was created as a resource to provide relevant health information and educational materials for high school students, parents, and educators. Medical databases for in-depth research and resources for medical programs and careers are also included.

NLM/NIH Resources Biotechnology Information www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Established in 1988 as a national resource for molecular biology information, NCBI creates public databases, conducts research in computational biology, develops software tools for analyzing genome data, and disseminates biomedical information - all for the better understanding of molecular processes affecting human health and disease. CancerNet www.cancer.gov Explore this Web site for valuable cancer-related health information and to find out more about the work being conducted by NCI-supported scientists throughout the country. For the general public and health professionals, consumer-orientated information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of our research programs are available. Scientists will find detailed information on specific areas of research and funding opportunities. Clinical Trials www.clinicaltrials.gov ClinicalTrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers. ClinicalTrials.gov information includes the trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. Genetics Home Reference http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ Genetics Home Reference provides consumer-friendly information about the effects of genetic variations on human health. Household Products Database http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ Learn about products under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room. Learn about what's in these products, about potential health effects, and about safety and handling. Information in the Household Products Database is taken from a variety of publicly available sources, including brand-specific labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) prepared by manufacturers. MedlinePlus http://medlineplus.gov Use MedlinePlus to find information on conditions, diseases and wellness, hospitals and physicians, and drug information. Interactive tutorials and videos are also available. National Library of Medicine Specialzed Information Services http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/index.html The Specialized Information Services (SIS) Division of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is responsible for information resources and services in toxicology, environmental health, chemistry, HIV/AIDS, and specialized topics in minority health. Resources include: Toxicology and Environmental Health Databases and other resources related to toxicology and environmental health. Features TOXNET. Chemical Information Databases and other resources designed to help you search for information by chemical name or structure. Features ChemIDplus. AIDS/HIV Links to journal literature, clinical trials and treatment information, meeting abstracts, and other scientific and consumer-related resources. Directory of Health Organizations Features DIRLINE and Health Hotlines. NIH Senior Health http://nihseniorhealth.gov NIHSeniorHealth makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information. This site was developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) both part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ToxTown http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/ ox Town uses color, graphics, sounds and animation to add interest to learning about connections between chemicals, the environment, and the public's health. Tox Town's target audience is students above elementary-school level, educators, and the general public.

Organizations & Agencies Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) www.ahcpr.gov The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality research provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes; quality; and cost, use, and access. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) www.aafp.org The mission of the AAFP is to promote and maintain high quality standards for family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the public. American College of Physicians (ACP) www.acponline.org The mission of the ACP is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine. American Medical Association www.ama-assn.org Select a category of information (students, health professional, patient) from the menu on the left for informaiton on special topics, news, etc. The American Nursing Association (ANA) www.ana.org ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Congress and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) www.fda.gov The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) www.os.dhhs.gov DHHS is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) www.idph.state.il.us The mission of the IDPH is to promote the health of the people of Illinois through the prevention and control of disease and injury. National Institutes of Health (NIH) www.nih.gov The National Institutes of Health is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. It is an Agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) www.odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, work to strengthen the disease prevention and health promotion priorities of the Department within the collaborative framework of the HHS agencies. World Health Organization (WHO) www.who.int The World Health Organization has as its main objective the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.