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Medical Reference

MEDLINEplus Health Information

Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine, including extensive information on over 600 diseases and conditions.

BioMed Central

Online, open access publisher of peer-reviewed medical journals.

Addiction Library

Addiction definitions, information, and research provided by the USA Addiction Treatment Partnership.

DrugWatch.com

Features extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. Includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes FDA alerts and details about drug interactions and associated side effects.

FamilyDoctor

This site by the American Academy of Family doctors is easy to use for discovering symptoms and causes of illnesses. It also has an over the counter drug database and health tools such as immunization schedules, a physician directory and health calculators. Text size adjustment and Spanish translation also available.

Genetics Home Reference

A website about genetic disorders and the effects genes have on our health. It includes a glossary and a handbook, both good for homework help, with definitions and descriptions of The Humane Genome Project, cells, genetics, DNA, Chromosomes and gene therapy.

Healia

A health search engine, communities, and information.

Health Reference Center Academic

This health database includes over 2800 journals and magazines, many of which are full text. It contains nursing and allied health journals, other medical journals, newsletters and consumer health magazines. UHLS library card required for access.

Healthfinder

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website. Research health topics, find a doctor, and use tools to check your health, get personalized advice, and track your progress.

Healthline

Offers information searching by symptom, treatment, doctor, or drug.

Lab Tests Online

Information for patients on clinical lab tests.

MayoClinic.com

Health information from Mayo Clinic, including drug information.

Merck Manual of Medical Information—Home Edition

Online edition of the best-selling medical reference.

National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine

From the National Institutes of Health this site includes information about herbal remedies, FDA Alerts, video clips, newsletters, and an easily searched Health Topics A–Z.

National Library of Medicine Gateway Search

Free access to several databases at the National Library of Medicine, including MEDLINE.

National Women's Health Information Center

From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health

Full-text consumer health information available in both English and Spanish.

PDRHealth

Online version of Physicians' Desk Reference includes information about prescription drugs, herbals, supplements and over the counter medication. Each entry includes dosage information and possible side effects. It is also a directory for diseases and clinical trials.

PubMed

Another free service for searching MEDLINE through the National Library of Medicine. Some records link to the full text of articles available online.

U.S. Department of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

WebMD

Articles on physical and mental health conditions, prescription drugs, and tips for healthy living.

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Health Care Consumer Resources

Coverage For All Through Education

"The Foundation for Health Coverage Education® (FHCE) offers four unique ways to help you find health coverage in your area." The site includes tools, resources, and an eligibility quiz for individuals and families.

New York State Health Accountability Foundation

AboutHealthQuality.org has information about the quality of HMOs, insurance, nursing homes and hospitals.

New York State Hospital Profiles and Ratings

Can choose to compare hospitals within New York State.

New York State Nursing Homes Profile

Ranks nursing homes, shows their profiles and any history of complaints.

New York State Physician Profile

Search for a physician by name and check his or her credentials. Includes a link to license actions or professional misconduct information. Some entries also include information about education, office locations, and hospital affiliations.

Nursing Home Abuse Center

This resource can help the elderly and their loved ones who are concerned about nursing home abuse and neglect. The site covers everything from signs of nursing home abuse to what steps to take if you suspect abuse. It also includes information such as how to go about selecting and paying for a good nursing home.

Prescription Drug Prices in New York State

This website lets you compare retail prices among pharmacies in your area for 150 of the most commonly prescribed medications.

RxList

Drug index and articles.

United States Department of Health and Human Services - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - "Consumers & Patients"

Up-to-date information on improving your health and obtaining quality health care.

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Health Resources in Rensselaer County

Alcoholics Anonymous in Rensselaer County

Food Pantries for the Capital District - Rensselaer County Resource Guide

Includes crisis hotlines and centers, self-help and support groups, general assistance information, and medical resources.

Upstate New York Poison Center

Safety tips, first aid, teaching ideas, and other information about poisons.

Rensselaer County Health Department

Rensselaer County Mental Health Department

County Health Indicator Profiles : Rensselaer

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Physicians and Hospitals

Directories and Profiles

Administrators in Medicine DocFinder

Allows users to look up state licensed physicians for participating states.

American Dental Association Member Directory

Search for dentists by name, address, or specialty.

American Hospital Directory

Search for information on U.S. hospitals, including address, phone number, Web site, and number of beds.

American Medical Association Doctor Finder

Information on licensed physicians in the United States, searchable by name and specialty. The amount of information listed for each physician varies.

Best Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report

America's best hospitals according to U.S. News & World Report.

Hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

Search healthcare organizations or hospitals by name, state, city or zip code.

New York State Department of Health: Professional Misconduct and Physician Discipline

A listing of all physicians, physician assistants and specialist assistants who have been disciplined since 1990. You may search either by name of physician or through the monthly reports of disciplinary actions. Information about filing a complaint is also available here.

New York State Physician Profile

Profiles for all doctors registered to practice medicine in New York State. Includes information about the doctor's medical education and any legal actions taken against the doctor.

Quackwatch

"Your guide to health fraud, quackery, and intelligent decisions."

Local Hospitals

Albany Medical Center

Ellis Hospital / Bellevue Woman's Center (Schenectady)

St. Mary's (Troy)

St. Peter's (Albany)

Samaritan Albany General Hospital

Albany Stratton VA Medical Center

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Statistics

National Center for Health Statistics