Tufts Resources

• E-Resource Finder: Consumer Health
  Click to search for Tufts licensed electronic databases and books.
• SPIRAL - Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages
  Providing health information in Chinese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Laotian, Korean, Thai, and Hmong, this site is a joint initiative of the South Cove Community Health Center and Tufts University Health Sciences Library, supported by a grant from the New England Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

Major Sites

• Familydoctor.org
  American Academy of Family Physicians
  Contains information written and reviewed by AAFP physicians and patient education professionals on health topics, drug information, herbal and alternative remedies, a family practice web directory, and self-care.
• Genetics Home Reference
  Your guide to understanding genetic conditions from the National Library of Medicine.
• Healthfinder.gov
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  Resource for finding government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,800 health-related organizations
• Health News Review
  The Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making reviews headlines to give you the best news about current research.
• Innerbody.com
  An interactive and rich learning experience for human anatomy.
• KidsHealth
  Doctor-approved information for kids from birth to adolescence from the Nemours Foundation.
• Lab Tests Online
  Premiere source of information for clinical laboratory testing.
• Merck Manual - Home Edition
• MEDLINEplus
  National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine
  Multimedia clearinghouse to health information including lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and dictionaries, health information in Spanish, information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs, health news, and links to clinical trials.
• Merck Manual Home Edition
  A medical encyclopedia in everyday language.
• MLA User's Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Net
  Savvy tips for health web surfing from the Medical Library Association
• NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
  Consumer-oriented health information on a wide variety of topics in English and Spanish. Resources are selected by librarians and other health professionals.
• Oral Health Topics
  American Dental Association

Cancer

• American Cancer Society
  Multilanguage site for cancer information
• National Cancer Institute
  Contains a wide range of cancer information, including treatment options, clinical trials, ways to reduce cancer risk, ways to cope with cancer, and resources for patients, researchers and health care professionals.
• Recommended Websites - Consumer Health, Cancer Librarians Section, Medical Library Association
  A select guide to the best sources of cancer information for patient, family and caregiver on the web.

Hospitals, Nursing Homes, & Physicians

• AMA DoctorFinder
  American Medical Association
  List of licensed physicians (MD's & DO's) in the United States.
• DocFinder
  Administrators in Medicine (AIM)
  Public online physician database containing the licensing background and disciplinary information of physicians and other health care practitioners.
• Guide to Long Term Care Planning
  National Care Planning's Council
  Developed as a public service for libraries, area agencies on aging, state aging units and to support the Long Term Care Consumer Awareness Campaign from the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Massachusetts - Nursing Home Information for Consumers
  Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  Includes list of additional government agencies and tips on choosing a nursing home.
• Massachusetts Physician Profiles
  Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Mental Health

• American Psychological Association
  Information on mental health/illness and psychology geared towards the general public. Recent psychological studies and downloadable brochures on various topics are included.
• Center for Mental Health Services
  U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
  Information on mental health services including news, publications, hotlines, links to state services and statistics.
• Mental Help Net
  Includes news, book reviews, self help information as well as a glossary and a mental health disorders index.
• National Institute of Mental Health - For the Public
  Information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.