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The National Library of Medicine's consumer health information website, with large amounts of high-quality, reliable information on many health topics, including a full Spanish-language version of the site as well as information in many other languages. This is the first website any health information consumer should visit on the Internet.

The American Hospital Association and U.S. News & World Report launched an online directory of the nation's hospitals, including information on types of treatment and specialized services, telephone numbers and Website addresses.

This physician locator from the American Medical Association (AMA) provides basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States.

Created by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, "Physician Profiles" is a comprehensive reference source to help consumers find a particular physician, find physicians in the consumer's local area, or to look for physicians in a specific specialty.

This federal agency provides excellent materials related to patient safety, staying healthy, patient-doctor communication, health literacy, and understanding medical treatments.

Contains information written and reviewed by AAFP physicians and patient education professionals on health topics, drug information, herbal and alternative remedies, and self care.

Health information for the public from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

KidsHealth is the premier site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.

Tool to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases.

More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers from Mayo Clinic share their expertise to empower you to manage your health.

Learn about your prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines. Includes side effects, dosage, special precautions, and more. Browse dietary supplements and herbal remedies to learn about their effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions.

Includes chapters on health topics as well as information about drugs, medical tests, and multimedia resources such as drawings, animation, and video.

Health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health.

Authoritative information on women’s health topics, including breast cancer, pregnancy, menopause, mental health, fitness and nutrition, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health.