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LOCAL INFORMATION:
www.avhaspen.org/homebody.html This is the Aspen Valley Hospital Website and
has information about AVH and what it has to offer.
www.vvh.org Valley View Hospital website for information on their facility and services. They are located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION:
www.familydoctor.org The Family Doctor website was created by the American
Academy of Family Practice and provides reliable information for patients on
many types of medical conditions. Spanish version information is also
available on this site.
www.cdc.gov The Center for Disease Control website was established by the US
Department of Health and Human Services to educate and provide for the
health and safety of Americans. It is a good resource for health related
travel information among other things.
www.health.gov/NHIC The National Health Information Center is a health
information referral service established by the US Department of Health and
Human Services that puts health professionals and consumers in touch with
organizations that can provide answers.
www.medicare.gov The US Government site providing information on Medicare
with databases for health plans, Medigap policies etc.
www.healthfinder.gov This is a service provided by the US Department of
Health and Human Services and includes a variety of information recourses
for consumers.
www.medlineplus.gov A service of the US National Library of Medicine and the
National Institute of Health which contains a medical encyclopedia and
dictionary and information on current health topics.
www.healthatoz.com A medical and health care resource for patients, their
families, friends and health care workers.
www.healthivillage.com The ivillage network is updated daily with the latest
news in health care and includes tools that assist in calculating risk
factors for chronic diseases.
www.health.discovery.com This is part of the Discovery Channel's website
which includes up to date medical news.
www.drkoop.com This is former Surgeon General Dr Koop's website which aims
to provide accurate, reliable information and tools necessary for promoting
a well informed public.
www.webmd.com This website contains a searchable database with today's news
and health information.
www.medicinenet.com This site contains updated information on current health
issues and includes a searchable medical dictionary for medications and
diseases.
www.mayoclinic.com This site is directed by physicians, scientists and
educators and is updated daily to bring the most relevant health information
available to consumers.
www.intelihealth.com Aetna's website featuring Harvard Medical School's Consumer Health Information is a source of current
medical news with a database of information on men's, women's, children's
and senior's health.
www.hopkinsmedicine.org Information from John's Hopkins on a variety of
medical topics.
www.immunize.org The Immunization Action Coalitions website that is the
nation's premier source for immunization information
www.neeedymeds.com A website by a nonprofit organization to help people who
can't pay for their medications.
www.consumerreportsmedicalguide.org Affiliated with Consumer Reports, trusted information on the safety, side effects and interactions of over 900 drugs and natural medications; also see naturaldatabaseconsumer.com for more information.
MEN'S HEALTH INFORMATION:
http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/healthymen.htm A men's health checklist.
WOMEN'S HEALTH INFORMATION:
www.ahrq.gov/ppip/healthywom.htm A woman's health checklist.
www.4women.gov This is the National Woman's Health Information Center
website which is part of the US Department of Health and Human Service.
CHILDREN'S HEALTH INFORMATION:
www.aap.org The American Academy of Pediatricians website.
www.talkingwithkids.org A website dedicated to aiding parents in discussing
a variety of sensitive subjects with children and teens including violence,
substance abuse and sexuality. Information is also available in Spanish.
www.teenhealthFX.com A website geared towards adolescents which can answer
difficult to ask health questions.
BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION:
www.breastfeeding.com Breast feeding information and support including a
guide to lactation consultants.
www.medela.com Specific information about breast pumps for breast feeding.
OTHER SPECIFIC HEALTH INFORMATION:
www.diabetes.org The website of the American Diabetes Association.
www.americanheart.org The website of the American Heart Association.
www.lungusa.org The website of the American Lung Association.
www.arthritis.org The website of the Arthritis fund.
www.ada.org The website of the American Dental Association.
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