WEB RESOURCES
The resource links posted here are public or government sites, updated by the owners of those sites, not by At Your Side Medical Advocacy Program. Our intent is that you will find the information in these sites helpful; while At Your Side does not endorse or certify the information or guidance found within.
General Health
Medlineplus www.medlineplus.gov MedlinePlus A service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) & the National Institute of Health (NIH), it will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
Mayo Clinic www.mayoclinic.com Manage your health with information and tools that reflect the expertise of Mayo's 2,500 physicians and scientists, learn how to access medical services, and discover Mayo's medical research and education offerings.
Brigham & Women’s Hospital http://healthlibrary.brighamandwomens.org/Library/AdultLibrary The Adult Health Library includes comprehensive, interactive information on various health topics.
Healthfinder.com www.healthfinder.gov Sponsored by the National Health Information Center of the U.S. Office of Health & Human Services healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet.
My Personal Health Record www.myPHR.com Provided as a free public service by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as guide to understanding & managing your personal health information.
Drugs.com www.drugs.com Drugs.com is the most popular, comprehensive and up-to-date source of drug information online. You can check drug interactions, use the Pill Identification Wizard, & keep track of all your medications with Mednotes.
WebMD www.webmd.com WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, & support to those who seek information. You can trust that our content is timely and credible.
Merck & Co. Pharmaceuticals www.merck.com This company’s website provides patients & Caregivers with comprehensive medical resources to keep you educated and informed.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention www.cdc.gov An online source for credible health information.
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services www.HHS.gov The Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. The website provides information on diseases & prevention.
National Institute of Health http://www.NIH.gov The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. The website provides information on various health topics.
Diagnoses
American Heart Association www.americanheart.org The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."
Prevent Blindness America www.preventblindness.org Since 1908, Prevent Blindness America has been the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight.
American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org The ADA’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
American Lung Association www.lungusa.org The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org The Arthritis Foundation offers information and tools to help people live a better life with arthritis.
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Their mission eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org The National Kidney Foundation, a major voluntary nonprofit health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.
The American Cancer Society www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information & Updates
World Health Organization http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_09_04/en/index.html WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. The website provides a weekly update on the swine flu pandemic.
Centers For Disease Control & Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/ The website provides updates on the swine flu pandemic, information on the swine flu, & tips for prevention.
US Government Flu website http://www.flu.gov This website provides information on the seasonal & swine flu, including vaccines, symptoms, treatment, & prevention.
Medication Errors & Drug Interactions
U.S. Pharmacopeia Drug Error Finder
http://www.usp.org/hqi/similarProducts/drugErrorFinderTool.html USP has developed a free tool for accessing drug names that have been identified with a medication error. USP's Drug Error Finder allows a user to search more than 1,400 drugs involved in look–alike and/or sound–alike errors.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration www.fda.gov/Drugs/default/htm This website provides information on drug errors, recalls, & safety.
Institute for Safe Medication Practices www.ismp.org This website provides medication safety tools & resources.
Hospital-Related Information
New York Presbyterian Hospital Medical Term Glossary www.nyp.org/glossary/index This website helps you learn the meaning of common medical terms used in hospitals.
US News and World Report on America's Best Hospitals
http://health.usnews.com/sections/health/best-hospitals
Health Grades List of America's 50 Best Hospitals http://www.healthgrades.com
The Joint Commission www.jointcommission.org/patientsafety/ The Joint Commission accredits & certifies U.S. healthcare programs & organizations. This website provides information & resources on patient safety.
Aging, Caregiving, & Family/Patient Support
National Institute of Aging www.nia.nih.org NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institute of Health (NIH), leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. The NIA provides leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, & other programs relevant to aging and older people.
American Association of Retired Persons www.aarp.org AARP’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all as we age, leading positive social change and delivering value to members through information, advocacy & service.
Children of Aging Parents www.caps4caregivers.org Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to assist the nation's nearly 54 million caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals & support. Their website offers an online caregiver support group.
www.carepages.com CarePages websites are free patient blogs that connect friends and family during a health challenge.
www.parentgiving.com This website offers services, resources, & products for caregivers.
Caregiver Media Group http://www.caregiver.com Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support & guidance for family & professional caregivers. Their website includes topic specific newsletters, online discussion lists, back issue articles of Today's Caregiver magazine, chat rooms & an online store. Caregiver Media Group & all of their products are developed for caregivers, about caregivers, & by caregivers.
National Patient Advocate Foundation http://www.npaf.org National Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization providing the patient voice in improving access to, and reimbursement for, high-quality healthcare through regulatory and legislative reform at the state & federal levels.
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