Resources
We have compiled a list of informative websites to help you find out more about common health issues. It is important that you refer to reputable sites like these when you are browsing the Internet for information pertaining to your health to avoid sites with misleading or inaccurate content. These resources should not be used as a substitute for treatment by your physician.
American Academy of Dermatology
The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest dermatologic association and is committed to the highest quality standards in continuing medical education.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization.
American College of Gastroenterology
The American College of Gastroenterology represents more than 8,500 digestive health specialists and is committed to providing accurate, unbiased and up-to-date health information to patients and the public.
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
A nonprofit organization of women's health care physicians advocating high standards of practice, continuing member education and public education and awareness.
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
American Lung Association
Leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.
American Urological Association
Today, as the world's preeminent urological association, the American Urological Association Education and Research conducts a wide range of activities to ensure that more than 13,000 members stay current on the latest research and best practices in the field of urology.
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world.
Centers for Disease Control
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.
healthfinder.gov
A government Web site with information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.
Mayo Clinic
Medical information and tools for healthy living; more than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers from Mayo Clinic share their expertise to empower others to manage their health.
Medline Plus
National Institute of Health Database
nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov provides food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity and food safety for consumers.
Texas Health Resources
Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States and the largest in North Texas in terms of patients served.
Womenshealth.gov
Federal government site providing women's health information on more than 800 topics including fitness, nutrition, pregnancy, breastfeeding and more.
