Health :       

http://www.docfinder.org  Administrators in Medicine.
Information about professional misconduct by physicians.

http://www.healthinaging.org    AGS Foundation for Health in Aging.
Sponsored by the American Geriatrics Society.

http://www.alz.org                       Alzheimer's Association.
This site offers answers to the most frequently asked questions.

http://www.ahip.org/                America's Health Insurance Plans.    
Consumer Information from AHIP.

http://www.audiology.org/consumer/   American Academy of Audiology.    

Consumer section of finding an Audiologist, hearing aid considerations, etc.

http://www.abms.org    American Board of Medical Specialties.
Learn whether a surgeon is board-certified in a relevant specialty.

http://www.cancer.org                American Cancer Society.

http://www.americangeriatrics.org/   American Geriatrics Society. 
See their Health Links to other healthcare websites.

http://www.americanheart.org   American Heart Association.

http://www.ama-assn.org           American Medical Association.
Doctor Finder;  Information for Patients;  etc.

http://www.arthritis.org             Arthritis Foundation.
Latest news and findings on arthritis.

http://www.benefitscheckup.org    Benefits Checkup.
National Council On The Aging.  Identifies more than 1,200 government and private
benefit programs for those age 55 or over.  Users fill out a confidential questionnaire
and receive a personalized report listing programs and benefits they may be eligible 
to receive, along with detailed descriptions of programs and contact information.

http://www.cdc.gov/health/seniors.htm   Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Health Topic: Senior Health.

http://www.cdc.gov/hoax%5frumors.htm  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.    

Current health related hoaxes and rumors dispelled.

http://clinicaltrials.gov             Clinical Trials.
Govt website lists more than 4,000 Clinical Trials on: breast & prostate 
cancer; multiple sclerosis;  etc.

http://caphis.mlanet.org/consumer/index.html   Consumer & Patient Health Information.
Section of the Medical Library Association which gives a 
comprehensive list of public libraries that have special health 
resources or medical libraries that are open to the public.

http://www.cfhinfo.org      Council on Family Health.    
Educating consumers on the safe and proper use of medicine. 

http://dbapps.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm    Doctor Finder.
American Medical Association.

http://www.healthgrades.com       Health Grades.   
Quality ratings on hospitals,  physicians,  health plans, nursing homes, 
home health agencies, and hospice programs.

http://www.healthplandirectory.com    Health Plan Directory.      
Search for a health insurance plan.
Links to health plans, hospitals, doctors, and other health information

http://www.healthopedia.com   Healthopedia On-Line Encyclopedia
A medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive
information in patient-friendly language on over 1,500 health topics, 
70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.

http://ific.org/food/     International Food Information Council Foundation.    
Considerations of health regards food.

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik         Lasik Eye Surgery.     
The Food and Drug Administration has set up this site to help 
the consumer weigh the risks and benefits of laser eye surgery.

http://www.mmc.org                  Maine Medical Center.
Find a Doctor (quite good);  Phone Numbers  ;  etc.

http://www.mayohealth.org      Mayo Cllinic.
Diseases & Conditions; Drug Information;  
First-Aid and Self-Care Guide;  etc.

http://www.medhelp.org         Medical Help International.
Medical News;  Medical Forums on heart, mental health, neurology, etc.

http://www.ismp.org    Medication Safety.
Comprehensive advice for how to use prescription medicine safely.

http://www.medlineplus.gov      Medline Plus Health Information.    
The National Library of Medicine has set up medical dictionaries, a drug 
reference guide, and detailed information on specific medical conditions.

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MENTAL HEALTH...   

 http://www.aagpgpa.org    American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.           
This site is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people 
and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.

http://www.apa.org                    American Psychological Association.    
Information on stress and depression.  Referrals to therapists.

http://www.mentalhelp.net     Mental Help Net.
 
http://www.narsad.org    National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression.    


http://www.ndmda.org    Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance       

 http://www.nmha.org     National Mental Health Association.     

Has a method of identifying mental health professionals in your geographic area. 

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http://www.nass.co.uk  National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society of Great Britain.    
Arthritis of the lower back.

http://www.nccam.nih.gov    National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine. 
NCCAM has a congressional mandate "to establish a clearinghouse 
to exchange information with the public about alternative medicine."

http://www.headaches.org     National Headache Foundation.   


http://www.nih.gov/niams

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Information Clearinghouse. 

http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu           Oncolink.
Vast collection of cancer information and links 
maintained by the University of Pennsylvania.

http://www.metro-links.com/PortlandMaine/ConsumerServicesHealthCare.htm   
Portland Consumer Services : Health Care.
Sources of Health Care in Portland, Maine.

http://www.fasthealth.com/citypages/portland_me.php
Portland Metro Pages.
Extensive list of professionals and organizations having to do with health care.

http://www.rxlist.com     Rx List.
Prescription drug database covers benefits of medications, dosages, etc.

http://www.crbestbuydrugs.org    Rx Ratings.
Consumer Reports.  Best Buy Drugs.  Compare the effectiveness and prices of prescription drugs.

http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plus     Staying Healthy at 50+.    
This guide was developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ),
formerly the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, AARP, and the Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

http://my.webmd.com/webmd_today/home/default    WebMD -- Health.
Medical Info.  Health & Wellness.


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