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| Health These web sites will provide a starting point for your medical research. Most of the sites will link you to other sites for specific information. These sources are meant to provide additional information only. They are not meant to take the place of your doctor. | |||||
| Addiction | Alternative Medicine | Cancer | Caregiving | Dental Health | |
| Diagnostic Tests & Surgery | Diet, Nutrition & Fitness | Drugs | General Medical Info | Healthcare, Hospitals & Physicians | Medical Books Online |
| Mental Health | Patient Safety | Specific Diseases | Research Databases | Link Directory | Library Homepage |
| Cancer | |
| ACOR.org | The Association for Cancer Online Resources website is a great tool for navigating cancer information on the web. It includes links to online cancer information and support groups. |
| American Cancer Society: | Bilingual site |
| Cancer.gov | Credible, current, and comprehensive cancer information from the National Cancer Institute. |
| OncoLink | Multimedia oncology resource |
| People Living With Cancer | This patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology subscribes to the HONcode priniciples |
| Survivorship A-Z | A thorough collection of information and resources for people who have been diagnosed with potentially life-threatening diseases, particularly cancer and HIV/AIDS. |
| Wellness Place | A community-based, non-medial facility in Palatine that offers information, resources, and support to people living with cancer. |
| Caregiving | |
| Aging Parents and Elder Care | Includes advice, checklists, links, and a support group bulletin board. |
| American Hospice Foundation | |
| Care Management Resources | From the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. |
| Eldercare Locator | Government site with local information, referral sources, and contact information on aging and caregiving. |
| Family Caregiver Alliance | A clearinghouse for information on Alzheimers, Dementia, and other brain disorders with caregiving assistance that is available. |
| Hospice Net | This site includes information for patients, caregivers, and the bereaved. |
| MyZiva.net | This site contains information on licensed nursing homes in the United States. Enter a county or zip code to get a list with descriptions, records of complaints and corrections, and contact information. Also provides general information on choosing, paying for, and getting admitted to nursing homes. |
| National Alliance for Caregiving | Support for family caregivers and the professionals who help them. |
| Rating America's Nursing Homes | |
| Survivorship A-Z | A thorough collection of information and resources for people who have been diagnosed with potentially life-threatening diseases, particularly cancer and HIV/AIDS. |
| Please Note: These pages contain links to non-library sponsored remote services and information. The Palatine Public Library District is not responsible for the content, reliability or availability of these services. |
This page was last updated July 28, 2008.