AMA
Physician Select
Provides information on virtually every licensed physician in
the United States . All physician credential data have been verified
for accuracy and authenticated by accrediting agencies, medical
schools, residency training programs, licensing boards, and other
data sources. For more detailed information on area doctors, visit
the
Connecticut
Department of Health.
Connecticut State Medical Society
Physician Finder
The Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS) is a federation of
eight component county medical associations, with a total membership
exceeding 7,000 physicians. CSMS itself is a constituent state entity
of the American Medical Association. Search for physicians by name,
specialty and/or location.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Need to know what countries to stay away from because of the latest
Ebola, cholera, or SARS outbreak? Would you like to avoid the latest
gastrointestinal virus found on your favorite cruise ship? Check
out the Travelers' Health report. You can read the latest disease
news in the weekly Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, or relax
wih the monthly Emerging Infectious Diseases journal.
Connecticut Association for Children
and Adults with Learning Disabilities
CACLD is a non-profit organization committed to helping children
and adults with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders.
Their site provides information, education, and consultation while
promoting public awareness and understanding.
Connecticut Clearinghouse
The state's most comprehensive library and resource center for information
on substance use and mental health disorders, prevention, health
promotion and wellness, treatment and recovery, and other related
topics.
The Consumer Health
Information Network
This collaborative project between the New Haven Free Public Library,
the Cushing / Whitney Medical Library,and Yale University provides
health books, databases, and reference services to members of
the public free of charge. Allows easy navigation through numerous
health resources. Highly recommended.
Disability.gov
This is an award-winning federal Web site that contains disability-related
resources on programs, services, laws and regulations to help people
with disabilities lead full and independent lives.
- Family Caregiving
101
If you're caring for a loved one who is ill or disabled,
this site is a great place to find assistance, answers, new ideas
and helpful advice — for you and your loved one.
Foodallergy.org
This comprehensive site of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
tells about the eight main food allergens and offers education,
research and recipes. Register to receive food-allergy alerts.
Healing Thresholds
This site is a go-to source for navigating autism therapy and treatments.
It offers broad coverage of research, news, and developments through
therapy fact sheets and a directory of medical, educational, psychological,
and nutritional specialists.
healthywomen.org
Operated by the non-profit National Women's Health Resource Center,
this site has research news, tips, resources and an in-depth look
at more than 100 health topics.
Healthfinder
This award-winning site, developed by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, has been recognized as a key resource
for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human
services information on the Internet.
Healthnet
- University of Connecticut Health Center Library's guide to
consumer health information. In addition to it's own research
guides, Healthnet also includes links to numerous reputable
health and medical sites on the web. The center also provides
customized information packets for Connecticut residents.
- KidswithFoodAllergies.org
Offers an e-mail newsletter and other resources, such as a forum
for parents, an allergy buyer's guide and links to other resources.
Free membership, but other levels of paid membership get users
more resources.
Medicare
Managed Care (HMO) in CT - a publication of CHOICES (Connecticut
program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach,
Information, Counseling, & Eligibility
Screening. It explains the option of receiving Medicare
benefits through a Medicare managed care plan, Medicare Advantage.
Network
of Care - Connecticut's Network of Care for Behavioral Health
provides access to behavioral and mental health services, laws,
and related news.
Original
Medicare and Supplemental Options - a publication of CHOICES
(Connecticut program for Health insurance assistance,
Outreach, Information, Counseling, &
Eligibility Screening. It provides information
for Medicare beneficiaries living in Connecticut.
Prescription
Drug Assistance - a publication of CHOICES (Connecticut
program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach,
Information, Counseling, & Eligibility
Screening. This is a guide for Connecticut residents with
Medicare who need help paying for their prescription drugs.
WebMD - From canker sores
to cancer, WebMD is an informative, reliable, and convenient
resource, with answers to all sorts of health questions. You
can read about common and rare conditions, chat about them with
others online, learn which treatments and drugs to ask your
doctor about, and much more.
Health Hotlines
- Toll-free numbers for health related organizations.
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