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Health & Medicine

Local
State-wide
  • Physician Profile- directory of physicians provided by Connecticut Department of Health
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.
  • Wellzone - Find local doctors, government programs in your state, and research health issues in English or Spanish.
Research a health-related topic
Statistics
News
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.

Low Income People Community Health Network
Find state programs and providers who service those on a limited budget.
Prescription Drugs
  • Drugs- Be informed about the prescription drugs you take with the help of WebMd.com.
  • 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.
Alternative Medicine
Teen Health
Health Sites for Children
Sites about Children's Health
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
Men's Health
Gay/Lesbian Health
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
Sexuality
Epidemics

Get up-to-the-minute information about the avian flu threat at these web sites:

Vitamins, Minerals
Suicide
Taking care of yourself
Created and maintained by
Dana Lucisano
updated 2/6/2008

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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