Medical Resources

Welcome to our med info links page and it is our hope that your medical search is simplified by listing some of the more comprehensive information sites. Our medical links are listed for the purpose of serving your medical information needs. The views expressed on these individual information sites do not necessarily reflect those of ehealthandhealing.com Just click on the icon / banner or web extension below:

• American Cancer Society
  
  The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community- based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
  
  What is cancer? Can it be found early? Can it be prevented? Find answers to your questions about cancer.
  
  
  
• National Cancer Institute
  
  Critical to our ultimate success will be the collaborations and partnerships necessary to further scientific discovery, to translate that discovery into the development of better prevention, detection, and treatment methods, and to deliver that progress to all who are in need. Our research portfolio is extensive and contains many innovative initiatives intended to accelerate our progress in eliminating the suffering and death due to cancer.
  
  I invite you to explore our Web site for valuable cancer-related health information and to find out more about the exciting work being conducted by NCI-supported scientists throughout the country. For the general public and health professionals, we offer consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of our research programs. Scientists will find detailed information on specific areas of research and funding opportunities.
  
  Thank you for your interest in cancer research and the NCI.
  
  Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D.
  Director, National Cancer Institute
  
  
  
• MedlinePlus
  
  Dr. Donald A.B. Lindberg, Director, National Library of Medicine
  
  Welcome to MedlinePlus, a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date. MedlinePlus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 650 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials. MedlinePlus is updated daily and can be bookmarked at the medlineplus.gov. There is no advertising on this site, nor does MedlinePlus endorse any company or product.
  
  I hope you enjoy your visit and find the information you need. I invite you to use the link at the top of every page to send us your comments.
  
  
  
• WebMDHealth
  
  Welcome to WebMD Corporation: the leader in providing services that help physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system. Our products and services streamline administrative and clinical processes, promote efficiency and reduce costs by facilitating information exchange, communication and electronic transactions between healthcare participants.
  
  To learn more about WebMD Corporation, we invite you to search our web site for information about our company, our services and our commitment to improving healthcare.
  
  
  
• Department of Health and Human Services
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
  
  CDC, located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, is an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Julie L. Gerberding is the Director.
  
  
  
• US DHHS
  
  The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The department includes more than 300 programs, covering a wide spectrum of activities. Some highlights include:
  
  • Health and social science research
  • Preventing disease, including immunization services
  • Assuring food and drug safety
  • Medicare and Medicaid
  • Financial assistance and services for low-income families
  • Improving maternal and infant health
  • Head Start (pre-school education and services)
  • Preventing child abuse and domestic violence
  • Substance abuse treatment and prevention
  • Services for older Americans, including home-delivered meals
  • Comprehensive health services for Native Americans
  • Medical preparedness for emergencies, including potential terrorism.
  
  
  
• NCAM
  
  The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is 1 of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIH is one of eight agencies under the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). NCCAM is dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, training complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals.
  Our four primary areas of focus are
  
  Research.
  We support clinical and basic science research projects in CAM by awarding grants across the country and around the world; we also design, study, and analyze clinical and laboratory-based studies on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland.
  
  Research training and career development.
  We award grants that provide training and career development opportunities for predoctoral, postdoctoral, and career researchers.
  
  Outreach.
  We sponsor conferences, educational programs, and exhibits; operate an information clearinghouse to answer inquiries and requests for information; provide a Web site and printed publications; and hold town meetings at selected locations in the United States.
  
  Integration.
  To integrate scientifically proven CAM practices into conventional medicine, we announce published research results; study ways to integrate evidence-based CAM practices into conventional medical practice; and support programs to develop models for incorporating CAM into the curriculum of medical, dental, and nursing schools.