Patient Resources

What is this section?
These links will provide you information on healthcare and the resources available to stay healthy. These organizations have been selected based on their reputation in the medical field and the quality of their information. For each organization, there is a brief description of what you will find and a direct link to the information on the organization's site. We believe these links will prove very useful in meeting your healthcare information needs.


eMedicineHealth provides comprehensive first aid and emergency information to prepare you for medical emergencies, injuries, minor medical conditions and basic first aid. In addition, you will find health, medical, lifestyle and wellness information for your entire family.
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WebMD contains comprehensive and updated information on a range of diseases and conditions, as well as extensive information on drug products. Users can access health news, articles, research reports, condition-specific centers and support communities, interactive tools and programs, as well as online health and lifestyle product catalogues and ordering services. WebMD is a leading consumer-focused healthcare information site.<
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HealthAtoZ.com is a comprehensive, well-integrated health and medical resource developed by health care professionals. HealthAtoZ.com aims to improve health care by empowering consumers with the online health programs, information and technology that help them make healthy lifestyle changes for themselves and their families.
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MayoClinic.com provides information and services from the world's first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group medical practice. 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.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Recognized as the leading United States government agency for protecting the public health and safety of people, the CDC provides credible information to enhance health decisions and promotes health through strong partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. The CDC focuses national attention on developing and applying disease prevention and control (especially infectious diseases), environmental health, health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
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The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading 501(C)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
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WeightWatchers.com, the most successful weight loss website, provides both meetings members and self-helpers with effective weight-loss tools and information 24 hours a day, seven days a week and enables dieters to follow the Weight Watchers POINTS Weight-Loss System via the Internet.
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