Health Weblinks

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
Find about health topics from acupuncture to zinc, dietary and herbal supplements, clinical trials, news, and more.

American Heart Association
Search the website for classes or call 1-800-AHA-USA-1 and follow the prompts.
American Red Cross
Search the website for classes or call 1-800-733-2767 and select option 3.

Online Research: Health & Medicine
Search the Library’s health and medicine databases for all aspects of health. You will need a valid NENPL library barcode and password to search from home.

American Board of Medical Specialties
Search the board certification status and specialty of a physician (free registration required).
Long Island’s Top Doctors
Search for doctors by specialty listed in the Castle Connolly Top Doctors Guide.
New York State Office of the Professions Verification Search
Search the database to verify a health professional is licensed in New York, including acupuncturist, audiologist, chiropractor, massage therapist, midwife, nurse, OT/PT/ST/RT, pharmacist, podiatrist, psychologist, social worker, and more.
New York State Physician Profile
Find profiles for all licensed doctors of medicine and osteopathy who are registered to practice in New York.
New York State Professional Misconduct and Physician Discipline
Search for physicians and physician assistants who have been subjected to disciplinary action.
Drugs & Supplements
About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products
Evidence-based information on herbs, botanicals, vitamins, and other supplements from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
Dietary Supplements Labels Database
Contains the full label contents from a sample of dietary supplement products marketed in the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Information on FDA-approved brand name and generic drugs, safety alerts, medication guides, etc.
MedlinePlus: Drugs and Supplements
Includes drug side effects, dosage, special precautions. Also includes information about dietary supplements effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions.
Prescription Drug Prices in New York State
New York State prescription drug price comparisons including pharmacy locator.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Environmental Health
Environmental health topics include air pollution, climate, mold, pesticides, water, etc.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Provides information on the environmental hazards that can affect one’s health.
Suffolk County Bathing Beach Advisories and Closures
Search for beach advisories and closures.

Family Doctor: Health Information on the Web: Finding Reliable Information
American Academy of Physicians list of questions to ask when looking at a health website.
Medical Library Association: A User’s Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web
Guide includes how to evaluate online health content and useful websites.
MedlinePlus: Guide to Healthy Web Surfing
Suggestions on things to look for when evaluating the quality of online health information. Also includes a tutorial for Evaluating Internet Health Information: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/webeval/webeval.html
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): Understanding Health News
Highlights factors to consider when reading, watching, or listening to news about complementary health.

Food and Drug Administration
Search for food recalls and advisories, foodborne illness prevention, information about food ingredients, packaging and labeling, dietary supplements, and more.
Nutrition.gov
Find out information about nutrient values, nutrition and health issues, weight management, and information for specific populations.

Cleveland Clinic
Access nearly 5,000 health articles, videos, and tools to help you manage your health.
Directory of Health Organizations (DIRLINE)
Search for health organizations arranged by condition as well as toll-free health hotlines.
Familydoctor.org
Produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the website offers information about health conditions, prevention and wellness, drug information, and more.
HealthFinder
Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, includes information about health conditions and diseases, nutrition and physical activity, doctor visits, national health observances, and finding health services.
Mayo Clinic
Offers information on diseases and conditions, symptom checker, drugs and supplements, tests and procedures, healthy living tips, and more.
MedlinePlus
Health information for patients and their families and friends. A comprehensive service provided by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health, you can search for information on conditions and diseases, wellness, drugs and supplements, medical encyclopedia, news, clinical trials, videos, senior health, special topics, and more.
MLA Top Health Websites
Medical Library Association (MLA) list of top websites for consumers and patients.

Affordable Care Act
Resources to navigating to marketplace.
Medicaid
Information about qualifying and applying for Medicaid.
Medicare
Search Medicare’s website for Medicare Drug and Health Plans, Medigap policies, useful contact information and websites, and more. Call 1-800-MEDICARE to speak with a Customer Service Representative about Medicare coverage and costs, health plan options, and Medicare claims. You can also download the latest version of “Medicare and You.”

Hospital Compare
Find hospitals and compare the quality of their care at over 4,000 Medicare-certified hospitals.
Joint Commission: Quality Check
Search for Joint Commission accredited health care organizations in the United States.
New York State Hospital Profile
Information about hospitals in New York State and the quality of care they provide.
New York State Nursing Home Profile
Information about nursing homes in New York State and the quality of care they provide.
U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals
Best hospitals for adults and children in select specialties as ranked by U.S. News and World
Report.

Mental Health
Includes basic signs of mental health issues, how to talk about mental health, and ways to find help.
NYS Office of Mental Health
Resources for children, teens, adults, seniors, veterans, caregivers. Also includes local mental health program directory and disaster resources.
RESPONSE of Suffolk County, Inc.
Provides a 24/7 crisis hotline (631-751-7500) and a list of community referrals.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Information about substance abuse and mental illness, as well as treatment locator, treatment referral hotline (1-800-662-HELP), suicide prevention hotline (1-800-273-TALK), and disaster distress hotline (1-800-985-5990).
Suffolk County Community Mental Hygiene Services
Oversees community treatment services for alcohol and substance abuse, mental illness, mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travelers’ Health
Health information for travelers to more than 200 international destinations, vaccinations for travel, tips to stay healthy and safe while abroad, travel notices and more.
Clinical Trials
National Institutes of Health’s searchable database that provides information about current ongoing clinical research studies in the U.S. and abroad.
Harvard Medical Center Guide to Diagnostic Tests
Provides information about the test, how to prepare, how it is performed, possible risks, and waiting for results.
National Institutes of Health Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR)
Provides information on more than 6,500 rare diseases, including current research and patient support groups.
Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Services include health centers and treatment, emergency preparedness, healthy living, environmental health management, seasonal tips, public health inspections, etc.

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