Health & Medicine

Local	Waterbury Department of Public Health Waterbury Hospital St. Mary's Hospital
State-wide	Physician Profile- directory of physicians provided by Connecticut Department of Health Charter Oak Health Plan - affordable health insurance for Connecticut adults. (toll-free 1-877-772-8625)
Nationwide	Physician Locator- feature available through MedWeb.com for finding doctors or specialists in a particular city or state. Hospitals Compare - find ratings and statistics for hospitals in the U.S. Wellness Zone - Find local doctors, government programs in your state, and research health issues in English or Spanish.
Research a health-related topic	MedlinePlus- U.S. National Library of Medicine Health Finder - If you are in a hurry, try this user-friendly site.  You can also send your family members and friends e-cards from this site with reminders to take care of themselves. Merck Manual Mayo Clinic Family Doctor  Healthvideo- includes a new online video each day. New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) - not just for New Yorkers! National Library of Medicine
Statistics	Connecticut State Health Department Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
News	Medical News Today- Get breaking news organized by topic from this site. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - special news briefs geared to people traveling for business or leisure. Concerned about salmonella or other food related illnesses?  Visit the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's home page for the latest update.
Emergency situations	Click here to download the "Emergency Information Form for Children with Special Needs."  By filling out the form in advance and keeping a copy with you at all times, you will make it easier for health professionals to treat your child in the event of an emergency.  Give copies to day care providers, schools, and relatives.  In Connecticut, dial 2-1-1 for  INFO-LINE when looking for a hotline that deals with a particular health issue, such as poison. Charter Oak Health Plan toll-free hotline: 1-877-772-8625
Low Income People	Community Health Network Find state programs and providers who service those on a limited budget. 211 Services 211 offers lists of health and human services providers that service those on a limited budget. Partnership for Prescription Assistance - There is help for people who cannot afford prescription drugs.  Find out about organizations that can help you obtain drugs free of charge or at low cost.
Prescription Drugs	Drugs- Be informed about the prescription drugs you take with the help of WebMd.com. PDR (Physician's Desktop Reference) - Includes an encyclopedia of herbal medications, over the counter, and prescriptions.
Alternative Medicine	The Alternative Medicine Home Page The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Herbal Encyclopedia
Teen Health	Teen Growth Teens Health Girls Health Go Ask Alice - good resource for teens seeking information about sexuality, relationship, drugs, and general health issues.
Health Sites for Children	Kids Health
Sites about Children's Health	The American Academy of Pediatrics
Senior's Health	American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Senior Health - If you have trouble seeing the print on other web sites, you will like this site from the National Institute of Health.  There is even a button that you can click on to hear the information.  Covers many health topics. BenefitsCheckUp - BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources. See if you qualify for these private and public programs.
Women's Health	National Women's Health Information Center Our Bodies Ourselves
Men's Health	Men's Health Center
Gay/Lesbian Health	New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
Specific diseases or conditions	Oncolink- helpful for anyone who wishes to learn more about the different types of cancer, including treatment options. Bone and joint decade (2002-2011) - information about osteoporosis and other diseases that affect the bones.
Substance Abuse	National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Tobacco Free Kids
Sexuality	Sex, etc. Avert- sexually transmitted diseases Pregnancy - information from WebMDcom. Go Ask Alice - geared to teenagers.
Epidemics	Get up-to-the-minute information about the avian flu threat at these web sites: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention World Health Organization - global situation
Vitamins, Minerals	National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements - Should you take vitamins? Are certain dietary supplements useful for treating specific conditions? Find a wealth of information here.
Suicide	Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
Taking care of yourself	Hearing loss - National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) Visual impairments - National Eye Institute Vaccines Shingles Whooping Cough (pertussis) HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Created and maintained by Dana Lucisano updated 12/21/2009