Health Resources

There is far too much false information out here on the Internet! So when I am looking for unbiased information, I turn to reputable health or government agencies who actually benefit from keeping you healthy!

Reliable Health Sites

Mayo Clinic - http://www.mayoclinic.com

Cleveland Clinic - http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/default.aspx

Medline Plus- http://medlineplus.gov

National Institutes of Health - http://www.nih.gov

National Library of Medicine - http://www.nlm.nih.gov

Hospital Ratings

What could be more important than quality health care? The following resources came from Consumer Reports Sept 09. They can help you "check up" on your local health care providers:

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality http://www.talkingquality.gov

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov

Commonwealth Fund
http://www.whynotthebest.org

The Joint Commission
http://www.qualitycheck.org

Leapfrog Group
http://www.leapfroggroup.org

U.S. News & World Reports
http://www.usnews.com

Consumer Reports
http://www.consumerreportshealth.org

Other Health Resources

Help for writing a living will (documenting advanced directives) with forms providing U.S. state requirements:
http://www.caringinfo.org/stateaddownload