General

American Medical Association

Find out information about physicians and peruse the latest copy of JAMA.

CAPHIS, The Consumer and Patient Health Information Section of the Medical Library Association

MLA's selection of health web links divided into major subject categories: General Health, Women's Health, Men's Health, Parenting & Kids Health, Seniors, Specific Health Problems, Drug Info, and Health Professionals.

Health A to Z Search Engine

Comprehensive source for Health & Medicine. Includes alternative medicine and consumer health information.

Health Finder

Guide to reliable health information produced by the U.S. Government.  Four main sections: Health library , Just for You (Select topics pertinent to your age or condition), Health Care, Organizations.

Intelihealth

Comprehensive site for consumer health, with links to Medline, drug databases and USDA food labels (see Diet and Nutrition section below). Complements NORD (see Associations and Organizations section below)

KidsHealth

Childhood infectious diseases, children's health for parents, children and professionals.

MayoClinic.com

Information about diseases and conditions, treatment options, and drugs. Has a Symptom Checker feature.

MEDLINEplus Health Information

A service of the National Library of Medicine. Provides drug information, directories for physicians, hospitals, etc…

Medscape Health & Medical Information

A comprehensive web site offering health and medical information to physicians and consumers.

National Institutes of Health

Contains A-Z index of NIH health resources, clinical trials, MedlinePlus, health hotlines, current medical news, Grants & Funding opportunities, research training & scientific resources, Institutes, and Centers & Offices. Includes link for information in Spanish.

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

Database for rare disorders with links to contacts and support groups.

PubMed Central

A free, unrestricted digital archive of peer-reviewed life sciences literature. Managed by the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) of the National Library of Medicine.

Science.gov FirstGov for Science

The gateway to reliable information about science and technology from across Federal government organizations. Agencies covered are the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Interior; Environmental Protection; National Aeronautics and Space, and National Science Foundation.

Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine Homepage

Alternative therapies and practitioners directory as well as hospital and health system page..

A Modern Herbal

Online version of 1931 ed. of "A Modern Herbal" by Grieve. Has poison and recipe index. Each item has description, medicinal use and dosage information.

Medicinal Herb FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding herbal medicine and culinary herbs. Arranged by herb and by condition they affect.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCAM)

Describes complementary and alternative medicine. Health information includes acupuncture, herbs, clinical trials, how to choose a CAM practitioner. Includes link for information in Spanish.

Quackwatch Home Page

This non-profit organization combats health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies. Original research with qualifications of writers given. Defines quackery; presents information on questionable products and services.

Diet & Nutrition

Epicurious

7,500 recipes with links to 'Gourmet' and 'Bon Appetit' journals plus recent cookbooks. Can limit by type of preparation, ingredients, type of meal, special requirements such as 'low fat.' Menu suggestions included.

Food Pyramids

Many different food pyramids used as nutrition guidelines. Illustrations.

Intelihealth

Select 'USDA Food Labels' for nutrient contents of all types of foods; current disease trends.

USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Provides detailed composition of foods.

Vegetarian Nutrition

Preventive medicine through nutrition from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Directories & Registers

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)

Find out if a doctor is board certified.

American Hospital Directory

Comparative data for most hospitals.

AMA Physicians Select

Licensed U.S. physicians by name (limited by state), specialty or condition.

Best Hospital Finder

U.S.News ranks top hospitals by areas, name, specialty.

Case Management Resource Guide

Searchable database of over 160,000 specialty healthcare services, facilities, businesses and organizations.

Dental Board of California

Verify current dental license status.

Doctor Directory's Physician Directory and Doctor Search

List of all health care organizations for states and a doctor's directory and Medical school directory.

Los Angeles County Medical Association (LACMA) Members Directory

Find a physician in your area by specialty or name.

Medical Board of California

Includes licensed physicians and indicates possible types of disciplinary actions against them with names/numbers to contact for further information.

Registered Nurse Directory in California

License search for registered nurses and continuing education providers, including licensed midwives.

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator

Searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs nationally, more than 400 listed for the Los Angeles area. Website from the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Disabilities

House Ear Institute & House Ear Clinic

A local pair of organizations that lead the country in hard of hearing research and treatment.

NARIC'S Instant Disability Information Center

National Rehabilitation Information Center's searchable databases. Provides information for the last 20 years.

SHHH: Self Help for Hard of Hearing People

A national non-profit organization for all hard of hearing people.

TASH

A disability rights organization with an inclusion orientation.

Diseases, Disorders & Conditions

All About Arthritis

A comprehensive arthritis database with educational information on different types of arthritis, pain management, treatment options and FAQ's.

Cancer News on the Net

Compilation of recent articles on cancer for patients and their families.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Information on Communicable Diseases, Travel Health, and AIDS.

KidsDoctor

Online parents' handbook of childhood diseases and suggested treatments.

MedicineNet Diseases and Treatments

Alphabetical listing of a variety of diseases and treatments with current medical and health information.

The Merck Manual

Read about the disease of your choice from this standard medical reference source. You will have to read ads from the company and complete a free registration form to access the Merck Manual.

Drugs

A Drug Information/Interaction Search Engine by RxList

A Comprehensive Database Providing Drug Information and Adverse Interaction Information through the Standard Pharmaceutical Circulars for Physicians.

Government Agencies

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services-Internet -Only Manuals (IOMs).

Includes HCFA program manuals, Code of Federal Regulations, Social Security Act, memoranda, appeal decisions, etc.

International Classification of Diseases

WHO (World Health Organization) classification of morbidity and mortality information for health systems. Links to current edition ICD 10 online.

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services

Provides access to a wide variety of Los Angeles County health-related services and programs, as well as strategies for improving the health of Angelenos.

Medi-Cal (California’s Health Insurance for Low Income Elderly)

This California Registry site explains California’s Medicaid health insurance program coverage and eligibility requirements. Provides links to other senior resources and services.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

Interactive tables from 1993 by year, week and location for 122 cities. Searchable index for the Weekly Report publication.

Mental Health

4therapy.com

A service dedicated to supporting mental health professionals and consumers.