As you probably know there are hundreds to thousands of useful web sites on the internet. many of these sites are excellent sources for health education. I chose few of these sites so you can learn about your illness or injury.
General Health information:
- WebMD
- Mayo Clinic
- Dr Koop provides health and medical information, including personalized news.
- InteliHealth - comprehensive collection of consumer health information.
- TheHealthChannel.com - offers general health information, news, local program guides, and a forum for professionals in the health care industry.
Heart Disease
- Heart & Stroke A-Z Guide
- HeartPoint multimedia site for patient information and education.
- HeartInfo: Heart Information Network - independently provides current information for heart patients, physicians, and others to identify and reduce risks for heart disease.
- Take Wellness To Heart - an AHA site that provides information about heart disease and stroke in women.
Back Pain
- Guide to Low Back Problems The US Health Service Consumers Guide
- Herniated Disc
Diabetes Mellitus
- Ask NOAH: Diabetes
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Diabetes - resources, articles, and links.
- FAQ - Diabetes
Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure - information from the American Heart Association.
- Hypertension Network, Inc. - HTN links patients and physicians with a common interest in high blood pressure.
High Colesterol
- Mayo Clinic: Cholesterol - contains cholesterol quizzes and general information.
- Live Healthier, Live Longer - lowering cholesterol for the person with heart disease. From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
- American Heart Association: Cholesterol - offers facts, tips, tasty recipes, and helpful checklists.
Disclaimer:
Genesee Urgent Care is not responsible for the contents of these web sites, it merely links to these sites for educational purposes. The Urgent Care didn't verify the accuracy of these web sites and their contents. The best way to receive accurate information is to contact your physician.