Health information resources resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/topics/health_resources/ Source of health information on several topics in many languages and multiple formats. -- National Library of Medicine http://www.healthyroadsmedia.org/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:31:38 CST http://www.healthyroadsmedia.org/ Provides information and resources on adolescent health issues, including physical, mental and reproductive health, substance abuse and healthy relationships. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:44:16 CST http://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah Describes how the Internet can help rural health facilities get access to current health education materials for their patients. http://www.rrh.org.au/articles/showarticleNthAmer.asp?ArticleID=1798 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:07:38 CST http://www.rrh.org.au/articles/showarticleNthAmer.asp?ArticleID=1798 Features consumer health information for older adults. -- National Institutes of Health http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:16:01 CST http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ A consumer website that provides one-stop shopping access for health care information that includes: federal and state public policies, comparison of private coverage and option plans, and personal health tools. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.healthcare.gov/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:15:34 CST http://www.healthcare.gov/ Website in Spanish to help consumers take control of their health care by connecting them to new information and resources that will help them access quality, affordable health care coverage. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.cuidadodesalud.gov/enes/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:15:16 CST http://www.cuidadodesalud.gov/enes/ Provides background information on asbestos exposure; mesothelioma symptoms, treatment, and stages; and how veterans can get help through the VA. http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/ Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:56:42 CST http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/ Provides access to consumer health information in languages other than English. -- National Library of Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/languages.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:08:33 CST http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/languages.html Divided into three sections: health care delivery and financing terms; epidemiological and statistical terms; and accounting and economic terms. Also includes an appendix that lists commonly used acronyms. -- AcademyHealth http://www.academyhealth.org/files/publications/glossary.pdf Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:00:47 CST http://www.academyhealth.org/files/publications/glossary.pdf Lists commonly used terms in the medical provider, hospital, and managed care industries. http://www.pohly.com/terms.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:39:32 CST http://www.pohly.com/terms.html Serves as the gateway to veteran health benefits and services by providing access to health information; links to Federal and VA benefits and resources; the Personal Health Journal; and online VA prescription drug refill. -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs https://www.myhealth.va.gov/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:26:32 CST https://www.myhealth.va.gov/ Contains descriptions of more than 8,000 biomedical information resources includingorganizations, databases, research, and resources. Lists a variety of groups disseminating information on a number of specific diseases and disorders. -- National Library of Medicine http://healthhotlines.nlm.nih.gov/index.html Mon, 11 Jun 2007 09:50:59 CST http://healthhotlines.nlm.nih.gov/index.html Provides tips on filtering the millions of health-related Web pages through the health subsets of major search engines and using quality electronic finding tools to initially screen websites for further examination. -- Medical Library Association http://www.mlanet.org/resources/userguide.html Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:47:22 CST http://www.mlanet.org/resources/userguide.html Provides access to health information resources and websites for consumers and patients. -- Medical Library Association http://caphis.mlanet.org/ Tue, 29 May 2007 10:25:40 CST http://caphis.mlanet.org/ Provides a basic overview of Personal Health Records (PHRs), a snapshot of current PHR initiatives launched by employers, legal and policy issues posed by PHRs, and questions to consider as charting a way forward. -- California HealthCare Foundation http://www.chcf.org/~/media/MEDIA%20LIBRARY%20Files/PDF/P/PDF%20PersonalHealthRecordsIB.pdf Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:35:15 CST http://www.chcf.org/~/media/MEDIA%20LIBRARY%20Files/PDF/P/PDF%20PersonalHealthRecordsIB.pdf Provides links to a variety of resources on issues related to American Indian health and well-being. Includes information on health care access, specific health conditions, and environmental health. -- National Library of Medicine http://americanindianhealth.nlm.nih.gov/ Tue, 23 Jan 2007 08:46:47 CST http://americanindianhealth.nlm.nih.gov/ Provides information on health clearinghouses and information centers that focus on specific topics. Services include distributing publications, providing referrals, and answering inquiries. Many offer Web sites or toll-free numbers. -- National Health Information Center http://www.health.gov/NHIC/Pubs/2010clearinghouses.pdf Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:52:51 CST http://www.health.gov/NHIC/Pubs/2010clearinghouses.pdf Contains links to health information on healthy lifestyles, research, body systems, conditions and diseases, and health and wellness. -- National Institutes of Health http://health.nih.gov/ Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CST http://health.nih.gov/ Provides health-related information, education, and support. These organizations do not diagnose or recommend treatment for any disease. Included services include, but are not limited to: rare diseases, crisis intervention, fitness, and adoption. -- National Health Information Center http://www.health.gov/NHIC/Pubs/2010tollfree.pdf Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.health.gov/NHIC/Pubs/2010tollfree.pdf Offers support for healthcare professionals in the form of educational materials for patients, distance learning programs, and professional consultation. Also, provides support services to anyone affected by cancer. http://www.cancercare.org/ Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.cancercare.org/ Provides references to research findings, policy developments, recently released publications, new programs, and initiatives affecting the maternal and child health (MCH) community. This is a free, weekly electronic newsletter. -- National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health http://www.mchlibrary.info/alert/archives.html Wed, 04 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.mchlibrary.info/alert/archives.html Small awards to network members to encourage them to interact with new communities and agencies, ideally leading to larger scale projects. -- National Network of Libraries of Medicine http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1078 Tue, 06 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1078