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
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
Thyroid
American Thyroid Association
Information about under- and overactive thyroid and thyroid cancer.
http://www.thyroid.org/patients/patients.html
Other Information
Social Security Administration
For more information on obtaining health care without health insurance
http://www.ssa.gov
God’s Helping Hands
http://www.ghhmichigan.org
South Oakland Shelter
For more information on food and shelter for those without
http://www.southoaklandshelter.org
All Star Cab & Transportation
For transportation needs
248-968-2260
Macomb Social Services
For information on substance abuse, and for treatment and support of substance abuse
http://mca.macombgov.org/
Oakland County Health Department
http://www.oakgov.com/health