Drug Information
Consumer Reports Prescription Drugs
FDA Approved Drugs
Information on prescription and over the counter drugs
approved by the FDA.
Mayo Clinic Drug Information
Information on drugs.
RxList
Information on drugs.
Drug Savings
Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs.org
I-Save RX
This Illinois-sponsored site offers discounts on medications
purchased outside the U.S. All Illinois residents are eligible
to participate in this program. Free enrollment is required.
Illinois Benefits.org
This site covers information on the Circuit Breaker
prescription program, now known as Illinois Cares Rx.
It offers help
with choosing supplemental Medicare drug coverage and
includes screening and enrollment for other Illinois
assistance
available to senior, disabled and low-income citizens.
H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu)
Centers for Disease Control H1N1 Information
DuPage County Protect DuPage H1N1 Information
Protect DuPage also offers a 24-hour hotline at 630-221-7600 to provide information on H1N1 in DuPage County.
Flu.Gov
Collects all government information available on the flu.
Illinois Department of Public Health H1N1 Questions and Answers
Health Care Reform
HealthReform.gov
This official site explains the benefits of the new law, gives continual updates on implementation of the act and allows you to email questions specific to your personal situation. It also provides a series of reports on how the law affects special groups such as cancer or diabetes patients and employers.
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
This nonprofit organization conducts independent research on the major health care issues in the U. S. and provides detailed and objective information on the health care reform bill.
Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Chicago Area Nursing Home Ratings
Information from the federal Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
Click On: Sites for Caregivers
Practical advice, resources and support for caregivers.
Consumer Reports Nursing Home Guide
Tips on choosing a nursing home as well as a list of nursing
homes likely to provide better quality care and poorer
quality care.
Hospital Compare
This government-sponsored site evaluates U.S. hospitals
by their performance in particular areas of care
and the quality measures they employ. Search by hospital
name or
location.
Illinois Hospital Report Card
Find statistics on Illinois hospitals, including information on the cost and volume of services, quality and safety data, nurse staffing data and patient satisfaction survey results.
Illinois Nursing Home Violators
View quarterly reports from the Illinois Department of Public Health which lists nursing homes with outstanding violations.
Leapfrog Hospital Quality Ratings
Sponsored by a group working to promote the safety,
quality and affordability of healthcare.
Medicare Nursing Home Comparisons and Ratings
Information from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Center for Assisted Living
Information on choosing an assisted living facility,
including ratings.
Quality Check
Read and compare quality reports on a wide variety
of accredited health care providers.
Medical Information
Click On: Alternative Medicine
Find links that explore the benefits of non-western medical therapies and how they can be combined with traditional medical practices. Links to demonstration videos are also included.
Click On: Health and Medicine
Find information on medications, diseases and physicians.
Click On: Healthy Eating
Online resources for nutrition advice, healthy recipes and free meal planning software.
Click On: Pregnancy and Birth
Reliable sites on fertility, prenatal care and birth options.
Click On: Seniors Online
Special sites offer information on health, job opportunities,
money management, travel and social services for seniors.
Click On: Weight Loss
Find evaluations of popular diets, sample food plans, pictures for portion control and calculators for calories, BMR, BMI and fiber.
Click On: Yoga and Meditation
Explore various yoga disciplines for fitness and well-being.
Deciphering Medspeak
Easy-to-understand definitions of common medical terms.
Diagnostic Tests
Information from Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide
on common medical tests.
Family Medical Net
Excellent place to begin your search for health and
wellness information.
Intelihealth
Consumer health information from many organizations.
Mayo Clinic Health
Articles and information from Mayo Clinic doctors.
MedicineNet
Extensive coverage of diseases and conditions. Supervised
by board certified physicians.
MedlinePlus
Find definitions, symptoms and treatments for a wide variety of conditions.
National Institutes of Health
Links to many health information sites.
National Library of Medicine Gateway
Access multiple U.S. government health resources
with a single search.
PubMed
Easy access to Medline index of medical
journal articles.
Rosenthal Center for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine
Resources and links to evidence-based
information about CAM treatments.
WebMD
Comprehensive health site.
Physician Directories
American Board of Medical Specialties
Listings of Board-certified doctors. Free registration
is required.
American Medical Association
Listings of doctors in the U.S.
State of Illinois Physician Profile Search
Search for the professional and disciplinary background
of 44,000 doctors licensed to practice in Illinois.
Vitals
Which doctor is in your network? In addition to reviews by patients and other doctors, the listings on this website often include listings of the health insurance plans that the doctor accepts.
