Health Resources
 Government
- Federal
Centers for Disease Control
Good source for health statistics. Always consult before traveling
overseas.
Health Finder
An excellent source. Includes a health dictionary for the lay audience, as
well as directories of reliable government and non-profit websites.
MEDLINEplus
Covers current news on health topics, and lists clinical trials across the
country.
Government
- Illinois and Local
Illinois Department
of Professional Regulation
This source allows you to check the current license status of many
professionals. It also contains information on professionals who have been
officially disciplined by the state.
Illinois Department
of Public Health
This site has information about health programs available to Illinois
residents. It also contains information on how to order vital records.
Lake County (IL) Health Department
Source for health related programs in Lake County, Illinois.
Hospitals
and Clinics - National
Johns Hopkins Health
Information
Consumer health information provided by Johns Hopkins University
Mayo Clinic
This site has the usual health news and quizzes, plus recipes for healthy
menus.
Hospitals
and Clinics - Lake County, Illinois
Condell Health Network
Information on services and programs available from this Libertyville, IL
based hospital.
Good Shepherd Hospital
Check this Barrington, IL based hospital's site for a schedule of the
many classes and programs they offer.
Highland Park Hospital
Highland Park Hospital is part of the larger Evanston Northwestern
Healthcare organization.
Lake Forest Hospital
Midwestern Regional Medical Center
Information on this Zion, Illinois based hospital.
Vista Health
Vista Health represents two hospitals in Waukegan, IL - Victory Memorial
Hospital and Provena St. Therese Medical Center.
Online
Reference
FamilyDoctor
Sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians
Medical Library Association
Contains guidelines for evaluating health information you may find on
the Internet.
The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Online, searchable version of the well-respected medical reference work.
Organizations
American Cancer Society
Excellent source of information about all types of cancer. This site can
also help you find a local support group
American Diabetes Association
American Lung Association
Includes statistics on all types of lung diseases (TB, asthma, influenza,
etc.). You can also subscribe to a number of e-mail newsletters.
American Red Cross
This site covers international relief efforts in the news. It also has
many safety tips for various types of emergencies.
HON - Health On the Net Foundation
An international organization dedicated to helping people find
authoritative, reliable health information on the Internet.
NORD - National Organization for Rare Diseases
Excellent site for finding information about "orphan diseases" - diseases
affecting fewer than 200,000 people in the United States.
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