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We do not claim our list of Internet sites below to be complete, but will at least give you some starting points for getting reliable health information. We have tried to limit links on this list to sources of unbiased information, mainly from educational, governmental and not-for-profit sources (sites that end in ".edu", ".gov" or ".org" respectively). The few commercial sites (that end in ".com") we have listed tend to be non-biased and have limited advertising. If you know of a good web site that could provide much valuable information for other patients, you can send the information to our WebMaster at WebMaster@MtAnthony-PrimaryCare.com and we will consider including it in our list.

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  1. VTMEDNET - Tips for Internet Searching   We recommend that you read this excellent document first, prepared by Webmaster Donna O'Malley. VTMEDNET is Vermont's health information network sponsored by Fletcher Allen Health Care, UVM College of Medicine, UVM Dana Medical Library, Vermont Hospital Association and Vermont Medical Society.
  2. VTMEDNET - Tools for Internet Searching  
  3. VTMEDNET Home Page   The rest of VTMEDNET includes Vermont-related healthcare sites, health sciences databases, and telemedicine.
  4. Health Information on the Net: A More Direct Route   by Eric T. Rumsey. If search engines keep leading you down false trails, try using one of these directory sites.
  5. Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources   A "directory of directories". Useful for searching for information on a broad clinical subject; a subject that would otherwise yield hundreds or thousands of links on one of the standard search engines.
  6. Medical World Search   Designed for medical practitioners, researchers and anyone with a basic knowledge of medicine. Search full text nearly 100,000 web pages from thousands of medical sites selected for high quality and high clinical content to reduce "noise" in the search results. A major feature is the use of the National Library of Medicine's Unified Medical Language System (UMLS) that links together many standard medical vocabularies into a metathesaurus.
  7. CAPHIS = Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the Medical Library Association (MLA): Web Sites You Can Trust   The Medical Library Association and CAPHIS endorse the Criteria for Assessing the Quality of Health Information on the Internet of the Health Summit Working Group. These sites have been reviewed using the HSWG guidelines and other criteria.
  8. MD Net Guide: Directory of Patient-Friendly Sites.

Other Sites from A to Z

Below are some other very valuable health informaton sites, listed alphabetically:

| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |

  1. About.com - Health & Fitness   Formerly "The Mining Company", About.com is a network comprising hundreds of dedicated, topic-specific experts with site reviews, feature articles, discussion areas, live chats, book recommendations and newsletters.
  2. About.com - Attention Deficit Disorder   The About.com home page for attention deficit disorder.
  3. Administration on Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. AoA is the Federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns. In this role, AoA works to heighten awareness among other Federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the valuable contributions that older Americans make to the Nation and alerts them to the needs of vulnerable older people. Through information and referral and outreach efforts at the community level, AoA seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them.
  4. Aging Well Village   From the New York State Office for the Aging.
  5. The Alternative Medicine HomePage   From the University of Pittsburgh, a jump station for sources of information on unconventional, unorthodox, unproven, alternative, complementary, innovative, and integrative therapies including, but not limited to: folk medicine, herbal medicine, diet fads, homeopathy, faith healing, new age healing, chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathy, massage and music therapy.
  6. Alzheimer's Association   Information, support and research for this disease that is just as devastating for family members as well as patients.
  7. AMA Health Insight   American Medical Association's consumer health information site.
  8. American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ... assisting parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents.
  9. American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)   Today's family physician -- specializing in all of you. Links to many products and services including: and more.
  10. American Diabetes Association   A non-profit organization devoted to diabetes research, information and advocacy. Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Also check out the LEAP program to prevent amputations.
  11. American Dietetic Association   Information on food, nutrition and health as it relates to diabetes.
  12. American Heart Association   Heart and blood vessel diseases are still the leading cause of death in America. The AHA is dedicated to providing you with education and information on fighting diseases of the heart and blood vessels, including stroke (Brain Attack). The American Stroke Association is a division of the AHA.
  13. American Liver Foundation   A good site for information about hepatitis and other liver diseases.
  14. American Lung Association (frames only) Fighting lung disease, the third leading cause of death in America, including asthma, emphysema and lung cancer.
  15. American Pain Foundation   A non-profit information resource and patient advocacy organization.
  16. American Psychological Association Resources for the Public   Provides access to information for parents, teens, kids, the media and others about parenting, healthcare, depression, controlling anger, violence, sexual orientation and more.
  17. Anxiety Disorders Association of America   Are you among the millions of people for whom anxieties, fears or obsessions are so real, serious and persistent, that they interfere with daily life? ADAA promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them.
  18. Argus Clearinghouse   "The Internet's Premier Research Library". The Argus Clearinghouse provides a central access point for value-added topical guides which identify, describe, and evaluate Internet-based information resources. You can view their mission and philosophy statement on their web site. This web page that you are viewing now has been approved by Argus Clearinghouse, and you can see us listed on their medicine page.
  19. Arthritis Foundation   Information on all forms of arthritis, rheumatism and connective tissue diseases, such as lupus.
  20. Avert.org.   Averting AIDS and HIV: contains HIV and AIDS statistics, information for young people, personal stories, a history section, information on becoming infected, a young and gay section, free resources, and lots more.
  21. The Best HMOs Menu Page   From U.S. News Online.
  22. Bioterrorism: What You Need to Know.   Information on anthrax, botulism, plague, smallpox and other biological weapons.
  23. The Birth Place   Family-Centered maternity care at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
  24. The Black Health Network.   Dedicated to addressing health issues of African Americans.
  25. Breastfeeding.com   Dedicated to helping women breastfeed by giving them information and support.
  26. CanadaRX   CanadaRX is a co-operative group of Pharmacies located in Canada committed to lowering the prescription costs for patients living in the United States. CanadaRX can lower your prescription costs by
    o Providing prescription drugs at the bulk discount prices negotiated by the Canadian Government with all pharmaceutical companies.
    o Filling Prescriptions with less expensive generic drugs whenever possible.
    o Controlling dispensing fees by dispensing the maximum number of days of supply allowed.
    o Offering guaranteed long term pricing on your prescriptions.
    If you do not meet the criteria to take advantage of the Prescription Drug Assistance Programs below, we at Mount Anthony Primary Care can help you purchase your expensive medicines through CanadaRX.
  27. Cancer Care, Inc.   Provides information, practical help and emotional support to cancer patient and those that care for them. Also a graphical version.
  28. CancerNet   The National Cancer Institute's site providing a wide range of accurate and credible cancer information for patients and the public, health professionals and cancer researchers. You'll find a comprehensive database, PDQ (which includes summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention and supportive care), as well as information on ongoing clinical trials.
  29. CancerWise is a monthly electronic publication containing information about the latest advancements in cancer treatment and research, support programs and activities, and cancer prevention tips, among other cancer news and information. CancerWise is produced by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
  30. CBS HealthWatch by Medscape.   A good commercial general medical site for consumers.
  31. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  
  32. Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)   A national non-profit organization founded in 1987 by a group of concerned parents, CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support.
  33. CliniWeb International   An experimental index and table of contents to clinical information on the World Wide Web, from Oregon State University.
  34. CNN.com - Health   Health news from the Cable News Network.
  35. Cochrane Collaboration Consumer Network.   The Cochrane Consumer Network's site contains a range of health care information, and information to help people understand health care research. It is also a resource for consumers and others who want to become involved in the Collaboration or other health research activities.
  36. Complete Home Medical Guide   Published by Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Also a graphical/frames version.
  37. Consumer Health Index Page   By the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. Graphical and Spanish versions also available.
  38. Consumer Reports | Health & Food   How to make wise choices about medicine and nutrition, from Consumers Union of U.S., Inc. The free area of Consumer Reports Online offers useful listings, shopping guidance, product recalls, and consumer information. Site subscribers pay for unlimited access to the archive of unbiased product ratings, recommendations and advice.
  39. Depression-Screening.org   Sponsored by the National Mental Health Association(NMHA) as part of NMHA's Campaign for America's Mental Health. The mission of this web site is to educate people about clinical depression, offer a confidential way for people to get screened for symptoms of the illness, and guide people toward appropriate professional help if necessary.
  40. Digest This!   Patient information from the American College of Gastroenterology on common gastrointestinal and digestive problems.
  41. drkoop.com   A consumer-focused interactive website developed by Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, and others. Provides users with comprehensive health care information on a wide variety of subjects, as well as access to medical databases, other publications, real-time medical news, interactive communities, interactive tools and opportunities to purchase healthcare-related products and services online. But it's very commercial with many ads and has had some problems with conflicts of interest in the past that are supposed to have been corrected.
  42. Encyclopædia Britannica - Health   Simultaneously search not only the most respected encyclopedia in the English language, but also expert reviews of the Web's best sites, articles from leading magazines and related books. Features some interactive features.
  43. Epilepsy Foundation   A national organization of volunteers that works for people affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service. You can also find on this site a summary of driving laws for each state.
  44. familydoctor.org   Health information for patients from your family doctor and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
  45. Family Practice.com   From the American Board of Family Practice:   You can search for a board-certified family physician in any part of the country, plus there is a medical dictionary  to help you find the meaning for many confusing medical terms.
  46. Federal Consumer Information Center - Health   Online version of the Consumer Information Catalog, published quarterly by the FCIC in Pueblo, Colorado. Descriptive listings of more than 200 free or modestly-priced booklets from a variety of US federal agencies. The full text of most every booklet is available free at this site, even ones that have a price attached to the printed version!
  47. Fight Flu and Pneumonia   From Medicare: find out if you need a flu shot, and why or why not.
  48. Free To Be Free From Smoking   Programs offered by Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. New drug therapies, when coupled with support groups and nicotine treatment have a much higher success rate than quitting "cold turkey." Programs include Fresh Start Smoking Cessation Program, Hypnosis by Kirke McVay, MA and Deniese Barringer, Acupuncture by Stuart Freyer, MD, Quitting One on One with Gwen Hannan, RN, individual counseling with Lisa Catapano-Friedman, MD and a 24-hour telephone counseling service.
  49. Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body   The classic textbook with elegant illustrations used in medical schools since it was first published in 1918. Courtesy of Bartleby.com.
  50. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force   The premier reference source on the effectiveness of clinical preventive services -- screening tests for early detection of disease, immunizations to prevent infections, and counseling for risk reduction. Recommendations for a preventive service are made only when there is evidence that it is effective. Technical; written for health professionals.
  51. Health 4 Teens.org   Provides health information (written especially for teenagers) on drinking, eating disorders, sex, smoking, sexually-transmitted diseases and stress, developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
  52. HealthAnswers.com   An interactive healthcare Web site for consumers and professionals.
  53. Health on the Net (HON) Foundation   An international non-profit organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland dedicated to realizing the benefits of and advancing the development of the Internet and other new information technologies in the fields of medicine and health care. They also provide:
  54. The Health Show   This radio show is produced by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, and is broadcast at 90.3 MHz from Mount Greylock in Adams, MA; at 91.9 MHz in Plattsburgh, NY; and at 103.9 MHz in Ticonderoga, NY. Mary Darcy and Dr. Nina Sax present news and features important for your good health. The show is currently broadcast on Thursdays 3:05-3:30 pm, and repeated on Sundays at 6:30 pm. If you missed the broadcast, or live outside the broadcast area, you can connect to their website above and download and play the missed show. You must have RealAudio installed on your system to take advantage of this service; the basic RealPlayer is freeware. You can send your comments to health@wamc.org at WAMC.
  55. HealthFinder   A free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information developed by the U.S. Government. Spanish version available.
  56. Healthtouch   Online for better health - a resource that brings together reliable information from trusted health organizations. Limited advertising despite being a "dot com" site.
  57. HealthWeb provides links to specific, evaluated information resources on the World-Wide Web selected by librarians and information professionals at leading academic medical centers in the Midwest. Selection emphasizes quality information aimed at assisting health care professionals as well as consumers in meeting their health information needs.
  58. HeartPoint uses text, graphics and multimedia to provide information about the heart and heart problems.
  59. HHS Pages for Kids from the Department of Health and Human Services, with links also for parents and educators/teachers.
  60. InteliHealth   Consumer health information on a wide range topics from Johns Hopkins University. But beware that there is a lot of advertising.
  61. Joe Chemo.   Meet Joe Chemo, a camel who wishes he'd never smoked cigarettes. Joe is having trouble feeling COOL these days, now that he's lost most of his hair. Worst of all, Joe just realized that he's been MaNiPuLaTeD all his life by tobacco companies. Poor guy -- his tobacco IQ never was very high.
  62. Karolinska Institute: Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics   "MeSH Classified" Resources on the Internet for the general public, health care professionals and researchers. A Swedish site that includes many good directories of health information sites outside the United States.
  63. Kassebaum-Kennedy Consumer Guides   to getting and keeping health insurance, organized by state. Written by the Institute for Health Care Research and Policy, Georgetown University Medical Center, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
  64. Kick Butts Day   Kick Butts Day is an annual initiative that encourages activism and leadership among elementary, middle and high school students. It's the day America's kids stand up to tobacco and America's adults stand up for kids.
  65. Kids Food Cyberclub   "Hey Kids, come on in! This clubhouse is just for you to learn more about good food." Sponsored by The Connecticut Association for Human Services and Kaiser Permanente, with sections for kids, teachers and parents.
  66. KidsHealth   Children's Health & Parenting Information from medical experts of the Nemours Foundation: information on infections, behavior and emotions, food and fitness, growing up healthy, as well as games and animations.
  67. La Leche League International   The internationally recognized authority on breastfeeding. La Leche is Spanish for "the milk" and is pronounced "la lay-chay". Founded in 1956 with the wish that all mothers who want to breastfeed their babies will be able to do so.
  68. Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) Program   A comprehensive prevention program developed at the Bureau of Primary Health Care that can dramatically reduce lower extremity amputations in individuals with diabetes mellitus, Hansen's disease, or any condition that results in loss of protective sensation in the feet.
  69. Lyme Disease Links
  70. Massachusetts Department of Public Health   MDPH Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response; Biological Terrorism FAQs; Anthrax Questions and Answers.
  71. Mayo Clinic Health Oasis   Reliable information for a healthier life directed by a team of Mayo physicians, scientists, writers and eduators. Only a few ads.
  72. Medem Medical Library.   A full range of patient education information from partnering medical societies and other trusted sources.
  73. MedHunt   A medical document finder/search engine developed by the Health On the Net Foundation. Also a french version.
  74. Medicare   The official U.S. Government interactive site for medicare information, designed with the beneficiary in mind to offer a variety of useful and easy to read information about Medicare. Spanish and Chinese versions available. Fight Flu and Pneumonia   Find out if you need a flu shot, and why or why not.
  75. MEDLINEplus   The National Library of Medicine's information pages designed to direct you to a carefully selected list of resources containing authoritative information to help you research your health questions. Besides access to MEDLINE through PubMed or Internet Grateful Med, this "one-stop" site also lets you search other databases, follow links to consumer information on common diseases and conditions, organizations dedicated to consumer health, clearinghouses, publications/news for reading on-line, directories of doctors and hospitals, libraries for health consumers, and more.
  76. MedMark Medical Bookmarks.   A comprehensive and well-maintained directory page with links to medical organizations, universities, national centers and institutes, and consumer information.
  77. MedWeb   A catalog of health related web sites, maintained by the Emory Health Sciences Center Library.
  78. Mental Health Net   The oldest and largest online mental health directory guide and community. Designed to provide you access to all the mental health information, news and resources on the Internet.
  79. The Merck Manual - Home Edition   The Merck Manual has become the world's most widely used general medical textbook. This new Home Edition is written in plain English for the layman, is now online and is for free! You can also purchase the paperback edition (about 1600 pages) for around $8 (yes, that's eight, not eighty).
  80. MVP Health Central   MVP Health Care is making it easier for members to get health care information via the Internet by making the Healthwise Knowlegebase™ available through this site. Recognizing the contribution that health care information can make to the doctor-patient relationship and the difficulty that patients have in locating information on the internet led Healthwise, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation that has been providing health care information to health care organizations for over 25 years, to create the Healthwise Knowlegebase™.
  81. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill   NAMI is a grassroots, self-help support and advocacy organization of families and friends of people with serious mental illness, and those persons themselves.
  82. National Cancer Institute  
  83. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine   "Bringing together the best of healing and the best of science," a service provided by the National Institutes of Health. The NCCAM conducts and supports basic and applied research and training and disseminates information on complementary and alternative medicine to practitioners and the public. Categories covered include mind-body medicine, alternative medical systems, lifestyle and disease prevention, biologically-based therapies, manipulative and body-based systems, biofields and bioelectromagnetics.
  84. National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence includes pages of information for parents and for youth.
  85. National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association   Their mission is to educate patients, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
  86. National Guideline Clearinghouse - Links to Patient Resources   A joint effort of several U.S. Government agencies involved in health care. There is a frames/graphics site to try if the above non-frames/text only link does not work.
  87. National Headache Foundation.   The NHF's goals are to serve as an information resource to headache sufferers, their families and the healthcare providers who treat them. They also educate the public to the fact that headaches are a legitimate biological disease and sufferers should receive understanding and continuity of care, and promote research into potential headache causes and treatments.
  88. National Heart Lung & Blood Institute: Health Information   Health information on high blood pressure, cholesterol, overweight and obesity, heart disease, asthma, emphysema, sickle cell disease, blood transfusions, hemophilia, sleep disorders and much more.
  89. National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities   Information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators and other professionals. Focuses on children and youth (birth to age 22). Also a graphical version.
  90. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)   Part of the National Institutes of Health. Besides the diseases in their title, they also deal with other endocrine (hormonal) and metabolic (body chemical) diseases, blood diseases, urinary tract diseases, nutrition and obesity. You should visit their Health Information site, and/or Educational Programs site. Also check out the LEAP program to prevent amputations.
  91. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Browse information on all neurological disorders from ADHD and Acquired Epileptiform Aphasia to Zellweger Syndrome.
  92. National Institute on Aging | Health Information   The NIA's aim is to learn the secrets contributing to a healthy old age and to understand the increased risk of disease and disability associated with growing older. For the general public and health professionals, the NIA offer consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics important to older people and their families as well as a description of our research program.
  93. National Institute on Drug Abuse   From the National Institutes of Health. Includes NIDA Goes to School and Sara's Quest where you can help budding scientist Sara Bellum answer questions about how marijuana affects the brain. Get a free poster for the right answers!
  94. National Institute of Mental Health   Information from NIMH about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
  95. National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.   NORD is a charity organization working toward the prevention, treatment and cure of rare "orphan" diseases. It's a federation of over 140 not-for-profit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders and disabilities.
  96. National Kidney Foundation is a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. Check out Information for Patients and General Public Information.
  97. National Women's Health Information Center   A Project of the U.S. Public Health Service's Office of Women's Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it provides a gateway to the vast array of Federal and private sector women's health information resources. There's also a section that asks "What About Men's Health?" to help you learn about health risks which are of concern to men and the women who care about them. Spanish version available.
  98. NetWellness   A non-profit consumer health web site that provides high quality information created and evaluated by medical and health professional faculty at the University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University and Ohio State University.
  99. New England Journal of Medicine Weekly Briefings   Healthgate Data Corporation brings you the latest research from the world's top medical journal summarized in language that non-physicians can understand.
  100. New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)   NOAH seeks to provide high-quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased. NOAH currently supports English and Spanish and is a collaborative project of The City University of New York, The Metropolitan New York Library Council, The New York Academy of Medicine and The New York Public Library.
  101. New York State Department of Health   There is a page of Info for Consumers, and a Citizen's Guide.
  102. Nicotine Anonymous   A fellowship of men and women that offers support to those who are trying gain freedom from nicotine.
  103. NIH Health Information page   By the National Institutes of Health, information on publications, health hotlines, clinical trials, health literature references, special programs, and more.
  104. NPR News Now: Health & Science   Health information news from National Public Radio. Also provides an audio news program that can be heard using RealAudio installed on your system; the basic RealPlayer is freeware.
  105. OncoLink   An excellent souce of cancer information from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center.
  106. On-line Diabetes Resources By Rick Mendosa. A Comprehensive Directory of Substantative Information about Diabetes. Also check out the LEAP program to prevent amputations.
  107. Parent To Parent of Vermont offers a variety of programs and services that support families who have children with special needs. Their mission is to nurture and support families whose children have a chronic illness, disability, or have been born prematurely; and to encourage the implementation of family-centered policies and practices at all levels.
  108. PDQ (Physician Data Query)   From the National Cancer Institute's CancerNet: Summaries for the public as well as physicians on cancer treatment, screening, prevention and supportive care, as well as information on ongoing clinical trials.
  109. PediHeart   Information for kids, parents and health professionals on congenital heart disease.
  110. Prescription Drug Assistance Programs
    If you are unable to afford the cost of your prescription drugs, check out these sites for possible programs through which you may be able to receive assistance and give the information to your provider to help you become enrolled. If you are a veteran, you may eligible for health benefits including prescription drug coverage through the Veterans Administration. You can call the local VA Outpatient Clinic at the Vermont Veterans Home at 802-447-6913 to register. If you do not meet criteria for any of these programs, you still may be able to save money by purchasing your expensive medicines through CanadaRX.
  111. Putnam Health System   Links to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, the Wellness Connection, the Regional Cancer Center, and others.
  112. QuackWatch   "Your guide to health fraud, quackery and intelligent decisions", operated by Stephen Barrett, MD.
  113. Race and Health Home Page   The Department of Health and Human Services initiative to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health.
  114. Reuters Health   Health news from the well-respected international news organization.
  115. RxList   "The Internet Drug Index". A searchable database of information on prescription & over-the-counter drugs, herbs and homeopathics, including easy-to-read summaries for patients.
  116. Shape Up America!   Information about safe weight management, healthy eating and physical fitness; part of a national initiative to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity in America. Founded by Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General.
  117. Smoke-Free Kids   From the National Cancer Institute. You can download free banners, screensavers and poster.
  118. Southwestern Vermont Health Care   SVHC serves more than 55,000 people in the towns and villages of Bennington County and western Windham County in Vermont and eastern Renssalaer County in New York. As non-profit health system, SVHC's mission is to provide care and comfort for patients, residents, and their loved ones. SVHC's vision is to make our communities the healthiest in the nation.
  119. Tar Wars   A pro-health tobacco-free education program and poster contest for fourth or fifth graders to discourage tobacco use among the nation's youth.
  120. To Your Health   Kaiser Permanente's site for consumers including the Partners in Health webzine, food and nutrition, hot health topics, health tips, and a section just for kids.
  121. Tobacco-Free Kids   The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is working to protect America's kids from tobacco addiction. The National Center focuses on policies and strategies to reduce tobacco use among children.
  122. Tobacco Information and Prevention Source   From the CDC. Links to TIPS 4 Kids, TIPS 4 Teens, and join four-time Grammy Award winners Boyz II Men for "Smoke-Free --- It's the New Evolution".
  123. Tufts University Nutrition Navigator   An online rating and review guide to help users quickly find reliable nutrition information.
  124. Vermont Consumer Health Information Project (VT-CHIP)   Created by Dana Medical Library at the Univesity of Vermont, committed access to timely, accurate and understandable medical and health information for residents of Vermont and northern New York.
  125. Vermont Department of Health   Check the News Flash page often for the latest alerts and developments in the region's health.
  126. Vermont ServiceNet   Helps families and individuals locate services in their own communities to meet their personal needs. Information on education, jobs and training, families and children, people with disabilities, health and more is readily available. Over 2300 listings by Non-Profit Agencies as well as Vermont State and Federal government providers are easily accessed. Descriptions of the services, address, phone number, hours and more are included.
  127. WalkersWeb   Walkers in Darkness, Inc. was established to provide information and support for depression and bipolar disorder (manic depression). If the above no-java/no-frames link does not work, try their java-and-frames-capable home page.
  128. We Move   Education and awareness for movement disorders, including ataxia, dystonia, essential tremor, Huntington's disease, multiple system atrophy (Shy-Drager syndrome), myoclonus, Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, restless legs syndrome, Rett syndrome, spasticity (due to stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord or brain injury), tardive dyskinesia/dystonia, tics/Tourette syndrome and Wilson's disease.
  129. Web of Addictions   Dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions. A good resource for teachers, students and others who need factual information about abused drugs.
  130. WebMD   Health information and support from trusted sources including articles, expert advice, online discussion groups and a physician directory.
  131. Wellness Connection   Local classes, support groups, hotlines and health articles for general fitness.
  132. West Nile Virus Links
  133. Yale Heart Book   An online textbook about the healthy heart and diseases of the heart. Beyond the table of contents, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free program for viewing PDF documents, installed on your system in order to read the chapters.
  134. Your Cancer Risk estimates your risk of cancer and provides personalized tips for prevention. It doesn't tell you if you'll get cancer or not. Anyone can use Your Cancer Risk, but it's most accurate for people age 40 and over who have never had any type of cancer. Developed by Harvard University Center for Cancer Prevention.

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