Physician Profiles & Directories

Arizona Medical Board Get general information, education and training, and any board or malpractice investigations for medical doctors (MDs), physician's assistants or residents.

AMA-On-Line Doctor Finder Provides information on virtually every licensed physician in the U.S., including more than 650,000 MD's and doctors of osteopathy and osteopathic medicine (DO's). All physician credential data have been verified for accuracy and authenticated by accrediting agencies, medical schools, residency training programs, licensing and certifying boards and other data sources.

Consumer Information (Health Topics)

AIDSinfo Resources on HIV treatment and guidelines, AIDS prevention and staying healthy, HIV therapeutic vaccines, infection information, special populations, Live-Help, Clinical Trials and an AIDSinfo drug database. en Español

Alzheimer’s Association Provides information for those living with Alzheimer’s disease, facts about the disease, including diagnosis and treatment, caregiver and care-finder information, and local chapters for more information.  en Español

American Diabetes Association Provides current information on Diabetes including nutrition and recipes, weight loss and exercise, diabetes prevention, advocacy, news and diabetes research. en Español

Arizona Health Science Library Web Links Health topics arranged by subject for easy access.

AZHealthInfo.org Health topics and medical news.

CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Services Provides access to a wide variety of information regarding clinical trials. Designed for both patients interested in participating in clinical trials and for research professionals. Useful for locating information on new and experimental treatments.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Provides original content on such health information as diseases, injuries, disabilities, health risks, specific populations, prevention guidelines and strategies.

Common Eye Conditions Information, symptoms, treatment and support for individuals suffering from the most common eye conditions. Provided by http://lasiksurgerycost.net

HealthCentral.com This popular medical website is easy to use and covers many health-related topics. 

FamilyDoctor.org Easy to use site covering a wide variety of health topics for adults, kids and teens.

Free Dental Care Finder The place to find free or low cost dental care in your area.

Flu.gov One stop access to U. S. Government HINI, avian and pandemic flu information.

Get EyeSmart! The world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons, the AAO has launched this web site in its effort to explain the risks for eye disease, the importance of following eye screening guidelines and important facts related to eye diseases including Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Dry Eye, Cataracts, and Diabetic Retinopathy and other age-related vision problems.

Health and Nutrition at USA.gov Official information and services from the U.S government covering such topics as food, nutrition and fitness, health by population group, health insurance, health news, reference, and portals, health services in your community, and health topics A–Z, and basic health and wellness information. en Español

Healthfinder A gateway to selected consumer health and human services information resources provided by U.S. government agencies, nonprofit and professional organizations, universities and other educational institutions and state and local agencies. 

Hospital Compare Get ratings of the quality of care for general and small hospitals. You will see some of the recommended care that an adult should get if being treated for a heart attack, heart failure, or pneumonia.

Household Products Database "What's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family?" From the National Institute of Health.

Mayo Clinic's Health Oasis Easy to read, relevant information on a healthier lifestyle is offered along with an expanding base of information on treating illnesses and disease prevention. 

MEDLINEplus Designed to be used by both consumers and professionals. Provides extensive access to accurate, current medical topics including information on specific diseases, drug information, several medical dictionaries, and a topically arranged medical encyclopedia. en Español  

Merck Manual An online version of the Merck Manual, Home Edition. Contains graphics and information in easy-to-understand language. 

Mesothelioma Provides the web's leading resource for up-to-date information regarding asbestos exposure and resulting illnesses. Their mission is two-fold: to educate the public about how to avoid the dangers of asbestos and to assist people who have already been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.

Mesothelioma Symptoms
Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos and is one of the most dangerous lung cancers in the world. This site offers the public extensive information concerning symptoms, prognosis, stages, causes, and diagnosis of this disease.

MyPyramid The new pyramid plan from the USDA. This informative site has an animated tour, information about my pyramid, and a food and activity tracker to help you understand your energy balance.

National Cancer Institute Provides fact sheets and information on common forms of cancer, a dictionary of cancer terms, Live-Chat for Cancer patients, and the latest cancer research news. en Español

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Contains facts and information related to Parkinson’s disease. Provides caregiver information and current treatments and information for those living with this disease. Information is available from this web site in English and Spanish.

Polyglot Multimedia Medical Spanish and English Translator tool.

PubMed The National Library of Medicine’s search service that provides free access to over 11 million citations in MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, and other related databases, with links to participating online journals.

Smarxt Disposal  Learn how to properly dispose of your outdated or unneeded medicines to keep our scarce water resources safe and uncontaminated. Even extremely diluted concentrations of pharmaceutical residues can harm fish, frogs and other aquatic species because of their constant exposure to contaminated water.

Tox Town Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, this site provides an introduction to toxic chemicals, sanitation, and environmental health risks you might encounter in cities and towns, on farms, at ports of call, and in cities located across the U.S. Border. en Español

Drug Information

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drug Reports Medical reviews of the scientific evidence on prescription drugs with their prices. Compares and contrasts prescription drugs by category–that is, drugs in the same class that are used to treat a specific condition or illness such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heartburn or depression. en Español

DrugAlert.org  Consumer updates of prescription medications, specifically drugs that are dangerous and pose serious health risks. Find information about popular prescription drugs, their side effects and symptoms, recalls, black box warnings, lawsuits, timely news articles, etc.

Drug Information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration This federal government site contains new and generic drug approvals, consumer drug information, adverse reactions database, AIDS clinical trial information and more.

DrugWatch.com A comprehensive Web site database featuring information about different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications and their associated side effects.

MEDLINEplus: Drug Information Information on thousands of over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Specialized Resources

Addictions and Treatments

Drug Rehab Guide Excellent resource for the common, practical questions families ask when seeking drug treatment. Developed by The Hills Center, this site is committed to helping every individual find the help that they need no matter what their medical, financial or legal situation may be.

MentalHealthTreatment.net
Because many mental health problems are often related to addictions this directory of hospitals, professionals and organizations will be useful. They address a range of mental illness, including eating disorders, severe depression and many others.

Teenrehab.org This site will link you to rehab facilities in your area that specialize in adolescent-appropriate options.

Treatment4Addiction.com A comprehensive information resource regarding addiction treatment and mental health, including an in-depth directory of addiction treatment centers, detox centers, and interventionists.

Children

U.S. Autism and Asperger Association A nonprofit organization for Autism and Asperger education, support, and solutions. Their goal is to provide the opportunity for individuals with autism spectrum disorders to achieve their fullest potential.

Emily Center at Phoenix Children's Hospital The Emily Center is the most comprehensive pediatric health library in the Southwest, providing hundreds of patients and families materials are about child health, injury and illness. It also provides handouts on specific procedures, medications, and general well child care.

KidsHealth-Children's Health and Parenting Information Includes information about infections, behavior and emotions, food and fitness and growing up healthy for kids, teens and parents. It is produced by the Nemours Foundation and experts at the Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children.

Native Americans

Native American Health and Family Resources Includes health, family and environmental resources.

Seniors

AARP Health & Wellness Find out about staying healthy with this site geared toward seniors.

Aging Solutions Information for caregivers of elderly family members. Includes information on assisted and independent living, health care, insurance, support groups and more.

All About Arthritis Includes articles about pain management, methods of treatment, and how arthritis can affect lifestyle, diet and fitness. Also provides a medication guide and a physician locator by state.

ElderWeb Includes information about long-term care, a searchable database of organizations, and articles and information on legal, financial, medical and housing issues.

Medicare News and useful information about Medicare. Information on coverage, eligibility, enrollment, plan choices, and nursing homes. Also lists hospital ratings.

National Institute on Aging Information and tips on healthy aging, care giving, medications, dietary supplements, diseases and aging research.

Nursing Home Compare Provides detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Includes the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home and Nursing Home Checklist.

Nutrition for Seniors Our bodies have special nutritional needs as we age. Learn how to eat well in your later years. Provided by the National Library of Medicine.

Women

4woman.gov The National Women's Health Information Center provides specialized health information for women.

HealthyWomen From the National Women's Health Resource Center. Has lists of library books and articles about health topics and how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Mental Health

Mental Help Net Created in 1995, it is "the most comprehensive source of online mental health information, news and resources available." Covers information on disorders such ADHD/DDD; personality disorders and sleep problems to professional resources in psychology, psychiatry and social work.