Patient Education

• American Cancer Society - The goal of the American Cancer Society (ACS) is to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering from cancer.  The ACS provides complete information regarding cancer screening guidelines.

• American Heart Association - is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."  Learn about ways to reduce your risk of America's #1 killer, heart disease.

• American Lung Association - The mission of the American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.  An excellent resource for those interested in quitting smoking, have asthma, or any other lung disease.

• Asthma Health Center from WebMD - Asthma affects an estimated 17 million people in the U.S. alone. Find in-depth information on asthma treatments, triggers, and prevention. Plus, find support for parents caring for children with asthma.
   

• Back Pain Health Center from WebMD - Back pain affects 80% of Americans at some time in their lives. Here you'll find in-depth articles about the causes of back pain and back pain relief - from exercises to medical treatments

• Cancer Health Center from WebMd - Cancer is diagnosed in more than 1 million people every year in the U.S. alone. Find in-depth articles here about cancer, its causes, symptoms, prevention, and promising treatments. Plus, meet cancer survivors in our online support groups.
   

• Cholesterol Management Center from WebMD - High cholesterol affects 42 million Americans, and 63 million more have borderline high cholesterol. Here you'll find in-depth articles about high cholesterol, low-cholesterol diets, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and other promising treatments.

• DailyStrength - was built to enable people facing life challenges to simply and easily communicate their progress with friends, family, supporters, and have those people respond with encouragement and help and to find others facing the same circumstances, and exchange experiences, treatments and even hugs within a safe community setting.

• Diabetes Health Center from WebMD - Diabetes affects an estimated 17 million Americans, and the number rises each year. Find in-depth information here about diabetes prevention, diet, treatments, and research. Plus, find daily support and nutritional tips in our online message boards.
   

• Diet and Nutrition from WebMD - Get information on dieting and nutrition, diet plans, recipes, fad diets, nutrition facts, and supplements, and find weight-loss tips.

• Everyday Health - credible information about your health conditions (or those of a loved one) from unimpeachable, trustworthy sources; practical information that allows you to live well while managing those health conditions on a day-to-day basis.

• Heart Disease Calculator from the American Heart Association - calculate your risk of heart disease and learn what measures you can take to reduce your specific risk.  Program produces a printable plan of action specifically designed for your needs.

• Heart Disease Health Center from WebMD - Heart disease affects an estimated 62 million Americans, more than any other illness. Find in-depth information here about heart disease, its symptoms, treatments, and prevention. Plus, get nutritional tips and lifestyle support on our message boards.
   

• Hepatitis Health Center from WebMD - Hepatitis A, B, and C are viral infections that, combined, affect an estimated 5% to 6% of Americans. Get in-depth articles here about hepatitis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Plus, find daily help in our online support groups.

• Hypertension Health Center from WebMD - High blood pressure affects I in 4 American adults. Find in-depth articles here on high blood pressure, it's causes, symptoms, and treatments, including the renowned DASH diet. Plus, get daily support for lifestyle changes on our message boards.

• Men's Health Center from WebMD - Men's health is a growing field. Here you'll find in-depth articles on men's health issues, from prostate problems to hair loss, as well as fitness and nutrition.

• Organized Wisdom - is a health-focused, social-networking site that enables consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, and health organizations to collaborate on more than 6,500 health topics.  We help people make more informed health decisions by giving them free access to the doctor-reviewed health information enhanced by user-generated health wisdom.

• Revolution Health - Revolution Health is about making sense of the complicated world of health care.  And it’s about putting you—the patient—at the center of that world.  
   

• Sexual Conditions Health Center from WebMD - Sexual health is a field of growing importance. Here you'll find in-depth articles on men's and women's sexual health issues and STD information. Plus, you can get answers to your sexual health questions on our online message boards.

• Smoking Cessation Center from WebMD - Smoking is one of the most addictive habits, yet nearly half of Americans who once smoked eventually quit. To help you quit smoking, you'll find in-depth information here on successful smoking cessation techniques, nicotine patches, and other products.
   

• Travel Health Advice from the CDC - Detailed information describing all your travel needs.

• WebMD - WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.  You can trust that our content is timely and credible.

• Women's Health Center from WebMD - Women's health is an increasingly important field of medicine. Here you'll find in-depth articles on women's health issues such as chronic pelvic pain, fibroids, menstrual problems, and menopause.