Health and Medicine
Local
Waterbury Department of Public Health
Waterbury Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Healthnet
a service of the University of Connecticut Health Center Library. They can be reached at (860) 679-4055, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. An experienced medical librarian will research your question for you and mail you a free customized packet of information based on your specific needs.
State-wide
Physician Profile
directory of physicians provided by Connecticut Department of Health
Charter Oak Health Plan
affordable health insurance for Connecticut adults. (toll-free 1-877-772-8625)
Nationwide
Spanish-Language and Asian-Language Health Resources
New Health Care Reform Act
This Spanish language website helps consumers understand the Health Care Reform Law.
New Treatment Guidelines
The department of HHS provides coonsumer guides that summarize treatment information.
Health Videos and Audio Links
Tufts University provides brief health information as well as video and audio links in eight Asian languages: Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese, Cambodian Khmer, Hmong Hmoob, Japanese, Laotian Lao, and Thai.
National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
Provides health information in forty+ languages organized by both topic and language.
Physician Locator
feature available through MedWeb.com for finding doctors or specialists in a particular city or state.
Hospitals Compare
find ratings and statistics for hospitals in the U.S.
Wellness Zone
Find local doctors, government programs in your state, and research health issues in English or Spanish.
Research a health-related topic
MedlinePlus
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Health Finder
If you are in a hurry, try this user-friendly site. You can also send your family members and friends e-cards from this site with reminders to take care of themselves.
Merck Manual
Mayo Clinic
Family Doctor
Healthvideo
includes a new online video each day.
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
not just for New Yorkers!
National Library of Medicine
Statistics
Connecticut State Health Department
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Emergency situations
Click here todownload the "Emergency Information Form for Children with Special Needs." By filling out the form in advance and keeping a copy with you at all times, you will make it easier for health professionals to treat your child in the event of an emergency. Give copies to day care providers, schools, and relatives.
Low Income People
Community Health Network
Find state programs and providers who service those on a limited budget.
211 Services
211 offers lists of health and human services providers that service those on a limited budget.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
There is help for people who cannot afford prescription drugs. Find out about organizations that can help you obtain drugs free of charge or at low cost.
Prescription Drugs Drugs
Be informed about the prescription drugs you take with the help of WebMd.com.
PDR (Physician's Desktop Reference) - Includes an encyclopedia of herbal medications, over the counter, and prescriptions.
Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Herbal Encyclopedia
Children's Health
The American Academy of Pediatrics
Senior's Health
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
BenefitsCheckUp
Gay/Lesbian Health
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)