Health Care Resources

Becoming a well-educated patient will help you live a healthier life, and there is a wealth of information available on the Internet. In addition to talking with your doctor, we recommend the following Web sites for trustworthy and reliable information:

www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major components of the Department of Health and Human Services, which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans. This site provides up-to-date information on health topics.

www.medlineplus.gov
MedlinePlus brings together information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other government agencies and health-related organizations. This site has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.

www.mypyramid.gov 
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. This site can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.