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General Medical Searches

Entrez PubMed
Entrez is a search and retrieval system that helps you find information in PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service.

4woman.gov
Offered by the National Women's Health Information Center, a project of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office on Women's Health. This website and toll-free call center was created to provide free, reliable health information for women everywhere.

Healthfinder
A free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Healthweb
Provides links to specific, evaluated information resources on the web selected by librarians and information professionals at leading academic medical centers in the Midwest.

INHealthConnect
A free service to help connect the citizens of Indiana to local health services. Thousands of health-related service providers and agencies are included from every corner of the state.

Medline Plus
Up-to-date, quality health care information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health.

Merck Manuals
Free online publications from one of the leading publishers of reputable medical guides for consumers.

SeniorHealth.gov
This website for older adults was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both parts of the National Institutes of Health. This is a talking website; you can click on a wide variety of health topics to have the text read aloud to you.

Cancer Information

American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide organization that provides services and support to cancer patients and their families..

Cancercare, Inc.
Services include support groups, educational programs, workshops, and teleconferences. Oncology social workers are available in person, over the phone, and through the web site. Access is available in English and Spanish.

Cancer.gov
The National Cancer Institute's web page for cancer information.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America
CTCA offers innovative treatment options through a combination of medical, nutritional, physical, psychological, and spiritual therapies that encourage patients to participate in important decisions about the management of their disease.

OncoLink
Provided by the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals, and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.

Women's Cancer Network
Helps you find a doctor, learn about cancer survivors, and find out more information about cancers that affect women.

Head and Sinus Problems

The Center for Chronic Nasal and Sinus Dysfunction
Provides comprehensive information and resources for the persistent health problems of sufferers of repeated sinus and allergy troubles.

National Headache Foundation
Offers membership availability, topic sheets for specific headache conditions, a list of educational materials for purchase, information about headache support groups, sample articles from the NHF Head Lines newsletter, plus general information about the National Headache Foundation and how it can help you.

Kids and Teens Health

Go Ask Alice Home Page
A resource provided by Columbia University's health education program, with links to information about general health, sexuality, alcohol and drugs, and much more.

Kids Health
Sponsored by the Nemours Foundation, which is a nonprofit organization devoted to children's health and is the largest physician practice delivering subspecialty pediatric care in the United States.

Caregiving

AARP
Includes searchable databases of nursing homes, assisted living centers, home health agencies, and hospices. Also features articles on all aspects of aging and caregiving.

Eldercare Locator
Identifies community services across the country, such as transportation, Alzheimer's hotlines, home-delivered meals, adult day care, and more.

National Alliance for Caregiving
A collection of reports, fact sheets, and tips for caregivers, along with a list of resources for additional information.

Indiana Links

Indiana University Clinical Trials Program
Addresses both patients and investigators and includes a list of current clinical trials.

Indiana State Department of Health
Includes numerous links to health information, including Quick Sheets in both English and Spanish.
Indiana Public Health Information Network
Provides links to useful sites including government agencies, databases, and epidemiology and statistics.
Indiana Poison Center
Provides emergency contact information as well as first aid and poison prevention (provided in both English and Spanish).
Indiana Pesticide Product Database
Contains information on pesticide products registered in Indiana for the current year.
Indiana Prevention Resource Center
Primary source for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention resources in Indiana.
Central Indiana Human Services Database
Provides contact information for many of Central Indiana support, self-help, and service groups.

Finding a Doctor

Doctor Directory
Search for doctors, hospitals, or health plans by specialty or location.

Indiana State Medical Association
Health news and links to doctors throughout Indiana.

Other Medical Information

eMedicine: Medical Books Online
Online medical textbooks for health professionals.

Genetic Disorders & Birth Defects Information Center
Provides access to authoritative sources on the web concerning genetics and its increasingly important role in health and medicine. For health care providers, educators, and the public.

International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
Provides many links to information about the battle against HIV and AIDS.

Learn CPR
Learn the basics of administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

National Organization for Rare Disorders
Provides three searchable databases--rare disease, organizational, and orphan drugs--and much information.

PrescriptionForChange.org
Provides information about safe, effective, and affordable prescription drugs. Offered by Consumers Union, the publishers of Consumer Reports.

Rx for Indiana
A program for Indiana residents to search for free or discounted prescriptions. Searches more than 275 pharmaceutical assistance programs that provide financial help on more than 1,800 drugs..

RxList
An Internet drug index with a keyword search by actions, interactions, or brands.

Social Security--Help with Prescription Drug Costs
SSA and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are working together to help persons with limited income and resources pay for their prescription drugs. At this site you can find more information and even apply online.