PATIENT INFO

Medical Links

MEDICAL LINKS

Click on one of the categories listed below for a brief description and links to trusted sources of additional information.

General Information

Michigan Immunization Portal
Patients 18 years or older can create an account to view and/or print immunization records. https://milogin.michigan.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information on current health issues with focus on infections. Includes great information for foreign travelers.
http://www.cdc.gov

Good basic general websites on all health information.
http://www.webmd.com
http://www.uptodate.com

Immunization Action Coalition
Source of immunization information and educational materials for health professionals and patients, including publications specific to pediatric and vaccine safety issues.
http://www.immunize.org

Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH)
Provides immunization information for providers and citizens of Michigan including travel vaccines, Vaccine Information Statements, brochures, and educational materials.
http://www.michigan.gov/immunize

Allergy/Immunology

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Site includes: pollen counts, updated allergy reports and general information about seasonal allergies.
http://www.aaaai.org

Cancer/Oncology

National Cancer Institute
Very comprehensive site which includes information on all types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma.
http://www.cancer.gov

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Site includes patient support materials, as well as information about the diseases.
http://www.lls.org/

Cardiac/Heart

American Heart Association
Includes information on diseases such as: congestive heart failure, heart attack and rhythm disturbances.
http://www.americanheart.org

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association
Includes basic information about diabetes, as well as information on lifestyle, such as: diet, exercise and glucose monitoring
http://www.diabetes.org

ENT/Otolaryngology

American Academy of Otolaryngology
Information about conditions such as: vertigo, chronic sinusitis, sleep apnea and hearing disorders.
http://www.entnet.org/healthinformation

Gastroenterology

American Gastroenterological Assocation
Diseases such as: irritable bowel syndrome, reflux/heartburn, ulcers, celiac sprue, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, liver diseases, pancreatic diseases and colon cancer are covered.
http://www.gastro.org/

Kidney/Nephrology

American Lung Association
Information on diseases such as: emphysema/COPD, lung cancer, asthma, interstitial lung disease and sarcoidosis.
http://www.lungusa.org

Neurology

American Stroke Association
Includes information on stroke prevention, warning signs, and treatment of stroke.
http://www.strokeassociation.org

National Headache Foundation
Includes information on migraine, cluster and other types of headaches.
http://www.headaches.org/education

The American Academy of Neurology
Includes information on other neurologic diseases, such as: Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, seizures.
http://www.aan.com

Obstetrics/Gynecology

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Information for pregnant women as well as common gynecological concerns, such as: birth control, abnormal bleeding and infections.
http://www.acog.org

Rheumatology

American College of Rheumatology
Diseases such as: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and more are covered.
http://www.rheumatology.org/practice/clinical/patients/index.asp