Links
SPECIAL SITES
RI Dept of Health http://www.health.ri.gov/
RI Dept of Human Services http://www.dhs.ri.gov/
Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/
Patient-Centered Medical Home Video http://www.transformed.com/news-eventsdetailpage.cfm?listingID=51
HOSPITALS
Lifespan http://www.lifespan.org/
Kent County Hospital http://www.kentri.org/
Alzheimer’s Diagnostics & Treatment
Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alz.org/ri/in_my_community_helping.asp
Neurohealth http://neurohealth.info/
http://www.namenda.com/About/Symptoms.aspx?WT.srch=1&guid=286168948
ADHD Testing & Treatment Options
http://www.risas.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=13859&cn=3
http://www.medicinenet.com/attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_adhd/warwick-ri_city.htm
http://www.gershonpsych.com/about_our_staff.html
http://www.vyvanseteens.com/adhd-symptoms.aspx
http://www.psychologicalassociateswarwick.com/services.html
http://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-daniel-marwil-33njl
Orthopedic Groups
East Greenwich Spine & Sport http://www.egss.us/index.php
West Bay Orthopedics http://westbayortho.localplacement.net/ortho.shtml
Foundry Sports Medicine & Fitness http://www.foundrysportsmedicine.com/orthopedics/our-medical-staff/
University Orthopedics http://universityorthopedic.reachlocal.com/?scid=1143976&kw=7433007
ANIMATIONS
ADAM Multimedia Encyclopedia http://www.adam.com/MutlimediaEncyclopedia.aspx
Merck Source (3D Animations of Medical Conditions and Procedures)
http://www.merckengage.com/common/ms_transition.aspx?WT.mc_id=MESOURCE&MTD=1
CHOLESTEROL, HEART DISEASE, HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES INFO
American Heart Association http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Conditions_UCM_001087_SubHomePage.jsp
American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/?loc=logo
MAYO CLINIC STRESS AND ANGER MANAGEMENT
Mayo Clinic Anger Management http://mayoclinic.com/health/anger-management/MH00073
Mayo Clinic Stress Reduction Techniques http://mayoclinic.com/health/stress/SR99999
Mayo Clinic Depression http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175
Merck Manual http://www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/framemm.jsp?pg=www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home/contents.jsp
Physical Activity in Your Life (American Heart Association) http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2155
DEPRESSION SITES
Psychological Associateshttp://www.psychologicalassociateswarwick.com/services.html
DEPRESSION.COM http://www.depression.com/
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm
WebMD (Diseases and Conditions) http://www.webmd.com/atoz_guide/health_topics.htm
WebMD (Health and Wellness) http://www.webmd.com/health_and_wellness/default.htm
DRUG AND PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
EACH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY WILL HAVE THEIR OWN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Partnership for Prescription Assistance https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php
RIPAE (Pharmaceutical Assistance to Elderly) http://www.dea.ri.gov/programs/prescription_assist.php
Rx Assist http://www.rxassist.org/
Rx Outreach (thru Express Scripts) http://www.rxoutreach.com/en/index.aspx
OTHER RECOMMENDED SITES
AFP Information for the Patient http://familydoctor.org/
Berkeley Wellness Letter http://www.wellnessletter.com
CDC Health Topics A to Z http://www.cdc.gov/health/diseases.htm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov
Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov
HealthAtoZ http://www.healthatoz.com
HealthFinder Guide to Health Information http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Heart Point Gallery of Pictures of Heart, Circulation and heart Disorders http://www.heartpoint.com/gallery.html
Human Genome Project http://genomics.energy.gov/
Intelihealth (Aetna-excellent) http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/408/408.html
iVillage Total Health (Excellent Resources) http://health.ivillage.com/
Medical Web Sites http://webapps.jhu.edu/jhuniverse/research/health_medicine_research/
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicare.asp
Medline Plus Encyclopedia and Diagrams http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html
Medline Plus Health and Drug Information http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
Medscape http://www.medscape.com/px/urlinfo
Merck Manual of Therapy: http://www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/hcp_home.jsp
MSNBC Health Site http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032076/
My Symptom Checker https://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/tl/symc/symindex.jsp
National Cancer Institute http://cancer.gov/
National Institutes of Health http://health.nih.gov/
Patient Care Online (Excellent handouts/drug info,etc) http://www.patientcareonline.com
PDR Health http://www.pdrhealth.com/
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer’s Disease in RI http://alzheimers.about.com/od/chapters/a/chapter_rhode.htm
Alzheimer’s Forum http://www.alzforum.org
ARTHRITIS
Arthritis.com http://www.arthritis.com
AllAbout Arthritis.com http://www.allaboutarthritis.com
ASTHMA AND ALLERGY
Allernet http://www.allernet.com
Asthma and Allergy Foundation http://www.aafa.org
Asthma in Adults https://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/resp/asth/asth_gen_ovw.jsp
Peanut and Other Allergy http://allergies.about.com/library/weekly/aa010499.htm
Bee Sting Allergy http://www.allergic-reactions.com/consumer/2_1.cfm
BIPOLAR DISORDERS (MANIC DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS)
Bipolar Disorder Sanctuary http://www.mhsanctuary.com/bipolar/
Children and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation http://www.bpkids.org/
BLOOD PRESSURE
American Heart Association Hypertension Site http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114
Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/
BREAST SELF EXAM
Breast Exam http://breastcancer.about.com/od/doyourbreastselfexam/ht/bse_howto.htm
Breast Cancer Facts http://www.getbcfacts.com/home/index.asp
Breast Cancer Organization http://www.breastcancer.org/
CANCER
Cancer Topics from the National Cancer Institute (Excellent site on all cancers) http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics
Cancer Symptoms http://www.cancersymptoms.org/
CancerNet: PDQ http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/geneticsprevention.html
Colon Cancer http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal
CARDIOLOGY (HEART ATTACKS, CHEST PAIN, AND OTHER HEART DISEASES)
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000
Chest Pain; Is It a Heart Attack? http://www.fmnetguide.com/vo1iss1/symptom.html
FRAMINGHAM HEART STUDY FACTS http://www.framinghamheartstudy.org/heartfacts.asp
Heart Healthy Online http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/
HeartCenter Online http://www.heartcenteronline.com/myheartdr/home/index.cfm
HeartPoint http://www.heartpoint.com
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
MedicineNet http://www.medicinenet.com/carpal_tunnel_syndrome/article.htm
National Institute Neurological Disorders http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_tunnel.htm
Wikipedia version http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpal_tunnel_syndrome
Wrist Supports http://www.medsupports.com/MedSupports/wrist-handproducts.html?gclid=COe_ntmEg4oCFU8KFQodzx_RQw
CERVICAL SPINE DISEASE / SURGERY
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/surg/cervdec/cervdec02.html
http://www.spine-health.com/dir/spine.html Interactive views
CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
Cleveland Clinic Pain Management Site-Videos http://www.clevelandclinic.org/painmanagement/whatsnew/videos.htm
NINDS Chronic Pain Information Page http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chronic_pain/chronic_pain.htm
COMMON COLD
NIH http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/cold.htm
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RHODE ISLAND
RI Dept of Health http://www.health.state.ri.us/
DIABETES
American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org
BD Diabetes (with Demo) http://www.bddiabetes.com/us/
Diabetes.com http://www.diabetes.com
Endocrine Web http://www.endocrineweb.com/index.html
HealthAtoZ http://www.healthatoz.com
Lifescan One Touch Glucose Monitoring System http://www.lifescan.com/
Lilly Diabetes (Humalog Pen Products)
http://www.lillydiabetes.com/default2.cfm and http://www.lillydiabetes.com/Products/UsingThePen.cfm
EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
Mayo Clinic Ear Infection Guide http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ear-infections/EI99999
Merck Manual of Therapy: http://www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/hcp_home.jsp
Neck Swelling http://familydoctor.org/flowcharts/514.html
FAMILY MEDICINE
FamilyDoctor.org http://www.familydoctor.org/
Mayo Clinic Guides (Use these visual guides to learn about your health) http://www.mayoclinic.com
Mayo Clinic Treatment Decisions http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/TreatmentDecsionIndex/TreatmentDecisionIndex
MDAdvice.com http://www.mdadvice.com/library/
GASTROENTEROLOGY
American College Gastroenterology (Common GI problems) http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/
American College Gastroenterology (Patient Education Brochures) http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/brochures.asp
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL (AND AETNA INTELLIHEALTH)
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/408/408.html?k=menux408x408
HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES
Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI https://www.bcbsri.com/BCBSRIWeb/index.jsp
Neighborhood Health Plan http://www.nhpri.org/matriarch/default.asp
United Healthcare Plans http://www.uhc.com/home.htm
HOME HEALTH CARE
CARE NEW ENGLAND http://www.cnehomehealth.org/body.cfm?id=103&chunkiid=14072
IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION
CDC 2007 Adult Immunization Schedule http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/adult-schedule.htm
CDC 2007 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/child-schedule.htm
CDC 2007 Teen Immunization Schedule http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/teen-schedule.htm#chart
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Mononucleosis http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00352
INFLUENZA (“THE FLU”)
http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/luninfluenz.html#treated
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/flu.html
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/flu/fluinfo.htm
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL LINKS
http://www.hopkinshospital.org/health_info
KNEES
3-D VIEWS
http://vertex.biostr.washington.edu:80/cgi-bin/DA/PageMaster?atlas:Knee+ffpathIndex/active1+2
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Knee Physical Therapy http://physicaltherapy.about.com/
KNEE INJURY INDEX
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/library/injury/bl_knee_index.htm
CHONDROMALACIA AND CARTILAGE DAMAGE
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/library/injury/bl_knee6.htm
LAB FACILITIES
East Side Lab http://www.eastsidelab.com/
Quest Diagnostics http://www.questdiagnostics.com
LOW BACK PAIN INFORMATION AND EXERCISES
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/
Causes http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=10&topcategory=Spine
Herniated Disk http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=185&topcategory=spine
Imaging Techniques http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=212&topcategory=about%20orthopaedics
Low Back pain Hub http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/backpain/a/Backpainhub.htm
Sciatica http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=167&topcategory=spine
Spinal Stenosis http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=128&topcategory=spine
LYMPHOMA WARNING SIGNS http://lymphoma.about.com/od/symptoms/tp/warningsigns.htm
MALE GENITOURINARY DISORDERS
Erectile Dysfunction Infocenter http://www.erectile-disfunction-infocenter.com/index.html
Erectile Dysfunction NLM http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/impotence/
Medline Plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/erectiledysfunction.html
Prostatectomy Surgery http://www.yoursurgery.com/ProcedureDetails.cfm?BR=7&Proc=41
What to do if Prostate Cancer Strikes http://www.cancerresearch.org/prostatebook.html
MAYO CLINIC SITES
Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com
Mayo Clinic Weight Loss http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/HQ01625/SI%20=%202864&UPDATEAPP=0
Mayo Clinic When Is Back Surgery Necessary? http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-surgery/HQ00305/FORCESSL=false&
Mayo Clinic Pain Management http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pain/PN00047/FORCESSL=false&
MEDICARE DRUG PLANS AND OTHER SITES
Medicare Drug Plans http://www.medicare.gov/
Long Term Care http://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Home.asp
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans RI
http://www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public/Include/DataSection/Results/ListPlanByState.asp#PDP
Medicare Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs http://www.medicare.gov/pap/index.asp
Medicare Website http://www.medicare.gov/default.asp
Preventive Services Medicare http://www.medicare.gov/health/overview.asp
MEDICATIONS AND PHARMACY
FDA Site Regarding Purchasing Drugs Online http://www.fda.gov/buyonline/
My Pillbox.org (Designed to help take meds properly) http://www.mypillbox.org/mypillbox.php
Prescription & OTC Drug information for consumers & professionals http://www.drugs.com/
RxList http://www.rxlist.com
SafeMedication.com (What Your Pharmacist Wants You to Know About Your Medications) http://www.safemedication.com/
MIGRAINE HEADACHES
MAYO CLINIC http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migraine-headache/DS00120
FamilyDr.org http://familydoctor.org/127.xml
WebMD http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_condition/headaches_and_migraines.htm
NIH MEDLINE TOPICS
NIH Medline Plus Diagnostic Procedures Tutorial http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
NIH Medline Plus Dictionary http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html
NIH Medline Plus Diseases and Conditions http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
NIH Medline Plus Drugs and Supplements; Herbal Meds http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
NIH Medline Plus Encyclopedia of Medical Topics http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
NIH Medline Plus Health Topics http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
NIH Medline Plus Surgery Videos http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/surgeryvideos.html
MENOPAUSE
http://www.menopause.org/consumers/
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health Matters.com (Mental Health, Self Help & Psychology Information Resources) http://www.mental-health-matters.com/
OSTEOPOROSIS
International Osteoporosis Foundation http://www.osteofound.org
Osteoporosis Videos http://www.fore.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?f=osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Reducing Risk MD Net Guide http://www.fmnetguide.com/vo1iss1/goodlife.htm
OTHER SITES
Aircast Ankle Braces & Tennis Elbow Straps http://aircast.com/
AntiEmbolism Stockings http://elitemedical.com/jobst.html
PEDIATRICS
American Academy of Pediatrics (Parenting Corner and Various Pediatric Issues) http://www.aap.org/family/
General Pediatrics http://www.generalpediatrics.com/AZSearchLay.html
Pediatrics-About (Fever, Rashes, and Parenting Issues) http://pediatrics.about.com/
PediHeart (Congenital Heart Disorders and Other Cardiac Diagnoses) http://www.pediheart.org/kidzone/
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Heel Spurs.co (Very Detailed Explanation, Treatments and Supplies) http://heelspurs.com/_intro.html
American Family Physician (Plantar Fasciitis and Other Foot Problems) http://www.aafp.org/afp/990415ap/2200.html
Orthotics and Beyond http://www.orthoticsandbeyond.com/c-3-plantar-fasciitis-splints.aspx
SEARCH ENGINES
Google http://www.google.com
Ask.com http://www.ask.com/?o=333#subject:ask|pg:1
SKIN CANCER
ABCDs of Moles and Melanomas http://www.skincancer.org/self exam/look for.php
UROLOGY
Prostate Info.com Info on Prostate Disease http://www.prostateinfo.com/patients/disease/index.asp
Prostate Info Terminology http://www.prostateinfo.com/toolkit/terminology_translator.asp
WOMEN’S HEALTH
HealthyWomen http://www.healthywomen.org
RI Dept of Health http://www.health.ri.gov/
RI Dept of Human Services http://www.dhs.ri.gov/
Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/
Patient-Centered Medical Home Video http://www.transformed.com/news-eventsdetailpage.cfm?listingID=51
HOSPITALS
Lifespan http://www.lifespan.org/
Kent County Hospital http://www.kentri.org/
Alzheimer’s Diagnostics & Treatment
Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alz.org/ri/in_my_community_helping.asp
Neurohealth http://neurohealth.info/
http://www.namenda.com/About/Symptoms.aspx?WT.srch=1&guid=286168948
ADHD Testing & Treatment Options
http://www.risas.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=13859&cn=3
http://www.medicinenet.com/attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_adhd/warwick-ri_city.htm
http://www.gershonpsych.com/about_our_staff.html
http://www.vyvanseteens.com/adhd-symptoms.aspx
http://www.psychologicalassociateswarwick.com/services.html
http://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-daniel-marwil-33njl
Orthopedic Groups
East Greenwich Spine & Sport http://www.egss.us/index.php
West Bay Orthopedics http://westbayortho.localplacement.net/ortho.shtml
Foundry Sports Medicine & Fitness http://www.foundrysportsmedicine.com/orthopedics/our-medical-staff/
University Orthopedics http://universityorthopedic.reachlocal.com/?scid=1143976&kw=7433007
ANIMATIONS
ADAM Multimedia Encyclopedia http://www.adam.com/MutlimediaEncyclopedia.aspx
Merck Source (3D Animations of Medical Conditions and Procedures)
http://www.merckengage.com/common/ms_transition.aspx?WT.mc_id=MESOURCE&MTD=1
CHOLESTEROL, HEART DISEASE, HYPERTENSION AND DIABETES INFO
American Heart Association http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/Conditions_UCM_001087_SubHomePage.jsp
American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/?loc=logo
MAYO CLINIC STRESS AND ANGER MANAGEMENT
Mayo Clinic Anger Management http://mayoclinic.com/health/anger-management/MH00073
Mayo Clinic Stress Reduction Techniques http://mayoclinic.com/health/stress/SR99999
Mayo Clinic Depression http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175
Merck Manual http://www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/framemm.jsp?pg=www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home/contents.jsp
Physical Activity in Your Life (American Heart Association) http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2155
DEPRESSION SITES
Psychological Associateshttp://www.psychologicalassociateswarwick.com/services.html
DEPRESSION.COM http://www.depression.com/
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm
WebMD (Diseases and Conditions) http://www.webmd.com/atoz_guide/health_topics.htm
WebMD (Health and Wellness) http://www.webmd.com/health_and_wellness/default.htm
DRUG AND PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
EACH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY WILL HAVE THEIR OWN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Partnership for Prescription Assistance https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php
RIPAE (Pharmaceutical Assistance to Elderly) http://www.dea.ri.gov/programs/prescription_assist.php
Rx Assist http://www.rxassist.org/
Rx Outreach (thru Express Scripts) http://www.rxoutreach.com/en/index.aspx
OTHER RECOMMENDED SITES
AFP Information for the Patient http://familydoctor.org/
Berkeley Wellness Letter http://www.wellnessletter.com
CDC Health Topics A to Z http://www.cdc.gov/health/diseases.htm
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov
Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov
HealthAtoZ http://www.healthatoz.com
HealthFinder Guide to Health Information http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Heart Point Gallery of Pictures of Heart, Circulation and heart Disorders http://www.heartpoint.com/gallery.html
Human Genome Project http://genomics.energy.gov/
Intelihealth (Aetna-excellent) http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/408/408.html
iVillage Total Health (Excellent Resources) http://health.ivillage.com/
Medical Web Sites http://webapps.jhu.edu/jhuniverse/research/health_medicine_research/
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage http://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicare.asp
Medline Plus Encyclopedia and Diagrams http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html
Medline Plus Health and Drug Information http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
Medscape http://www.medscape.com/px/urlinfo
Merck Manual of Therapy: http://www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/hcp_home.jsp
MSNBC Health Site http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032076/
My Symptom Checker https://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/tl/symc/symindex.jsp
National Cancer Institute http://cancer.gov/
National Institutes of Health http://health.nih.gov/
Patient Care Online (Excellent handouts/drug info,etc) http://www.patientcareonline.com
PDR Health http://www.pdrhealth.com/
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Alzheimer’s Disease in RI http://alzheimers.about.com/od/chapters/a/chapter_rhode.htm
Alzheimer’s Forum http://www.alzforum.org
ARTHRITIS
Arthritis.com http://www.arthritis.com
AllAbout Arthritis.com http://www.allaboutarthritis.com
ASTHMA AND ALLERGY
Allernet http://www.allernet.com
Asthma and Allergy Foundation http://www.aafa.org
Asthma in Adults https://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/resp/asth/asth_gen_ovw.jsp
Peanut and Other Allergy http://allergies.about.com/library/weekly/aa010499.htm
Bee Sting Allergy http://www.allergic-reactions.com/consumer/2_1.cfm
BIPOLAR DISORDERS (MANIC DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS)
Bipolar Disorder Sanctuary http://www.mhsanctuary.com/bipolar/
Children and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation http://www.bpkids.org/
BLOOD PRESSURE
American Heart Association Hypertension Site http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2114
Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/
BREAST SELF EXAM
Breast Exam http://breastcancer.about.com/od/doyourbreastselfexam/ht/bse_howto.htm
Breast Cancer Facts http://www.getbcfacts.com/home/index.asp
Breast Cancer Organization http://www.breastcancer.org/
CANCER
Cancer Topics from the National Cancer Institute (Excellent site on all cancers) http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics
Cancer Symptoms http://www.cancersymptoms.org/
CancerNet: PDQ http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/geneticsprevention.html
Colon Cancer http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/types/colon-and-rectal
CARDIOLOGY (HEART ATTACKS, CHEST PAIN, AND OTHER HEART DISEASES)
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000
Chest Pain; Is It a Heart Attack? http://www.fmnetguide.com/vo1iss1/symptom.html
FRAMINGHAM HEART STUDY FACTS http://www.framinghamheartstudy.org/heartfacts.asp
Heart Healthy Online http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/
HeartCenter Online http://www.heartcenteronline.com/myheartdr/home/index.cfm
HeartPoint http://www.heartpoint.com
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
MedicineNet http://www.medicinenet.com/carpal_tunnel_syndrome/article.htm
National Institute Neurological Disorders http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/carpal_tunnel/detail_carpal_tunnel.htm
Wikipedia version http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpal_tunnel_syndrome
Wrist Supports http://www.medsupports.com/MedSupports/wrist-handproducts.html?gclid=COe_ntmEg4oCFU8KFQodzx_RQw
CERVICAL SPINE DISEASE / SURGERY
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/surg/cervdec/cervdec02.html
http://www.spine-health.com/dir/spine.html Interactive views
CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT
Cleveland Clinic Pain Management Site-Videos http://www.clevelandclinic.org/painmanagement/whatsnew/videos.htm
NINDS Chronic Pain Information Page http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/chronic_pain/chronic_pain.htm
COMMON COLD
NIH http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/cold.htm
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RHODE ISLAND
RI Dept of Health http://www.health.state.ri.us/
DIABETES
American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org
BD Diabetes (with Demo) http://www.bddiabetes.com/us/
Diabetes.com http://www.diabetes.com
Endocrine Web http://www.endocrineweb.com/index.html
HealthAtoZ http://www.healthatoz.com
Lifescan One Touch Glucose Monitoring System http://www.lifescan.com/
Lilly Diabetes (Humalog Pen Products)
http://www.lillydiabetes.com/default2.cfm and http://www.lillydiabetes.com/Products/UsingThePen.cfm
EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
Mayo Clinic Ear Infection Guide http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ear-infections/EI99999
Merck Manual of Therapy: http://www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/hcp_home.jsp
Neck Swelling http://familydoctor.org/flowcharts/514.html
FAMILY MEDICINE
FamilyDoctor.org http://www.familydoctor.org/
Mayo Clinic Guides (Use these visual guides to learn about your health) http://www.mayoclinic.com
Mayo Clinic Treatment Decisions http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/TreatmentDecsionIndex/TreatmentDecisionIndex
MDAdvice.com http://www.mdadvice.com/library/
GASTROENTEROLOGY
American College Gastroenterology (Common GI problems) http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/
American College Gastroenterology (Patient Education Brochures) http://www.acg.gi.org/patients/brochures.asp
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL (AND AETNA INTELLIHEALTH)
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/408/408.html?k=menux408x408
HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES
Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI https://www.bcbsri.com/BCBSRIWeb/index.jsp
Neighborhood Health Plan http://www.nhpri.org/matriarch/default.asp
United Healthcare Plans http://www.uhc.com/home.htm
HOME HEALTH CARE
CARE NEW ENGLAND http://www.cnehomehealth.org/body.cfm?id=103&chunkiid=14072
IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION
CDC 2007 Adult Immunization Schedule http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/adult-schedule.htm
CDC 2007 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/child-schedule.htm
CDC 2007 Teen Immunization Schedule http://www.cdc.gov/nip/recs/teen-schedule.htm#chart
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Mononucleosis http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00352
INFLUENZA (“THE FLU”)
http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/luninfluenz.html#treated
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/flu.html
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/flu/fluinfo.htm
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL LINKS
http://www.hopkinshospital.org/health_info
KNEES
3-D VIEWS
http://vertex.biostr.washington.edu:80/cgi-bin/DA/PageMaster?atlas:Knee+ffpathIndex/active1+2
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Knee Physical Therapy http://physicaltherapy.about.com/
KNEE INJURY INDEX
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/library/injury/bl_knee_index.htm
CHONDROMALACIA AND CARTILAGE DAMAGE
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/library/injury/bl_knee6.htm
LAB FACILITIES
East Side Lab http://www.eastsidelab.com/
Quest Diagnostics http://www.questdiagnostics.com
LOW BACK PAIN INFORMATION AND EXERCISES
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/
Causes http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=10&topcategory=Spine
Herniated Disk http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=185&topcategory=spine
Imaging Techniques http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=212&topcategory=about%20orthopaedics
Low Back pain Hub http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/backpain/a/Backpainhub.htm
Sciatica http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=167&topcategory=spine
Spinal Stenosis http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=128&topcategory=spine
LYMPHOMA WARNING SIGNS http://lymphoma.about.com/od/symptoms/tp/warningsigns.htm
MALE GENITOURINARY DISORDERS
Erectile Dysfunction Infocenter http://www.erectile-disfunction-infocenter.com/index.html
Erectile Dysfunction NLM http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/impotence/
Medline Plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/erectiledysfunction.html
Prostatectomy Surgery http://www.yoursurgery.com/ProcedureDetails.cfm?BR=7&Proc=41
What to do if Prostate Cancer Strikes http://www.cancerresearch.org/prostatebook.html
MAYO CLINIC SITES
Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com
Mayo Clinic Weight Loss http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/HQ01625/SI%20=%202864&UPDATEAPP=0
Mayo Clinic When Is Back Surgery Necessary? http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-surgery/HQ00305/FORCESSL=false&
Mayo Clinic Pain Management http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pain/PN00047/FORCESSL=false&
MEDICARE DRUG PLANS AND OTHER SITES
Medicare Drug Plans http://www.medicare.gov/
Long Term Care http://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Home.asp
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans RI
http://www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/Public/Include/DataSection/Results/ListPlanByState.asp#PDP
Medicare Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs http://www.medicare.gov/pap/index.asp
Medicare Website http://www.medicare.gov/default.asp
Preventive Services Medicare http://www.medicare.gov/health/overview.asp
MEDICATIONS AND PHARMACY
FDA Site Regarding Purchasing Drugs Online http://www.fda.gov/buyonline/
My Pillbox.org (Designed to help take meds properly) http://www.mypillbox.org/mypillbox.php
Prescription & OTC Drug information for consumers & professionals http://www.drugs.com/
RxList http://www.rxlist.com
SafeMedication.com (What Your Pharmacist Wants You to Know About Your Medications) http://www.safemedication.com/
MIGRAINE HEADACHES
MAYO CLINIC http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migraine-headache/DS00120
FamilyDr.org http://familydoctor.org/127.xml
WebMD http://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_condition/headaches_and_migraines.htm
NIH MEDLINE TOPICS
NIH Medline Plus Diagnostic Procedures Tutorial http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
NIH Medline Plus Dictionary http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html
NIH Medline Plus Diseases and Conditions http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
NIH Medline Plus Drugs and Supplements; Herbal Meds http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
NIH Medline Plus Encyclopedia of Medical Topics http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
NIH Medline Plus Health Topics http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
NIH Medline Plus Surgery Videos http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/surgeryvideos.html
MENOPAUSE
http://www.menopause.org/consumers/
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health Matters.com (Mental Health, Self Help & Psychology Information Resources) http://www.mental-health-matters.com/
OSTEOPOROSIS
International Osteoporosis Foundation http://www.osteofound.org
Osteoporosis Videos http://www.fore.healthology.com/focus_index.asp?f=osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Reducing Risk MD Net Guide http://www.fmnetguide.com/vo1iss1/goodlife.htm
OTHER SITES
Aircast Ankle Braces & Tennis Elbow Straps http://aircast.com/
AntiEmbolism Stockings http://elitemedical.com/jobst.html
PEDIATRICS
American Academy of Pediatrics (Parenting Corner and Various Pediatric Issues) http://www.aap.org/family/
General Pediatrics http://www.generalpediatrics.com/AZSearchLay.html
Pediatrics-About (Fever, Rashes, and Parenting Issues) http://pediatrics.about.com/
PediHeart (Congenital Heart Disorders and Other Cardiac Diagnoses) http://www.pediheart.org/kidzone/
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Heel Spurs.co (Very Detailed Explanation, Treatments and Supplies) http://heelspurs.com/_intro.html
American Family Physician (Plantar Fasciitis and Other Foot Problems) http://www.aafp.org/afp/990415ap/2200.html
Orthotics and Beyond http://www.orthoticsandbeyond.com/c-3-plantar-fasciitis-splints.aspx
SEARCH ENGINES
Google http://www.google.com
Ask.com http://www.ask.com/?o=333#subject:ask|pg:1
SKIN CANCER
ABCDs of Moles and Melanomas http://www.skincancer.org/self exam/look for.php
UROLOGY
Prostate Info.com Info on Prostate Disease http://www.prostateinfo.com/patients/disease/index.asp
Prostate Info Terminology http://www.prostateinfo.com/toolkit/terminology_translator.asp
WOMEN’S HEALTH
HealthyWomen http://www.healthywomen.org