Medical Information
Great general source of health information, sponsored by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health.
The website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lots of useful information here, including travel vaccination recommendations.
- www.cdc.gov
InShape Indiana is a wellness initiative sponsored by the State of Indiana. It contains a lot of information concerning local programs designed to improve overall health and wellness.
- www.in.gov/inshape
Leapfrog Group is an initiative driven mainly by large employers, and is aimed at improving safety, quality and affordability of care, primarily delivered in a hospital setting. This site provides information on participating hospitals, and how they are doing in achieving the safety and quality goals established by the group.
- www.leapfroggroup.org
Hospital Compare is a hospital safety and quality initiative developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Hospital Quality Alliance. It is intended to assist patients and their caregivers in making informed decisions about the quality of care being delivered by hospitals in their area.
- www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov
A good overall source of information and tips for better health.
The official information website for the Mayo Clinic.
A good source of information on all types of medication.
A great search engine for all health-related questions.
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