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| State-wide |
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| 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.
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| Research a health-related topic |
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| Statistics |
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| News |
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Alternative Medicine |
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| Teen Health |
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| Health Sites for Children |
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| Sites about Children's Health |
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| 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.
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| Women's Health |
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| Men's Health |
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| Gay/Lesbian Health |
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| 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.
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| Substance Abuse |
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| Sexuality |
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| Epidemics |
Get up-to-the-minute information about the avian flu threat at these web sites:
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| Vitamins, Minerals |
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| Suicide |
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| Taking care of yourself |
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Created and maintained by
Dana Lucisano
updated 12/21/2009 |
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