Directories
Consumer
Health Resources - UConn Health Center
Health information for consumers from the Lyman Maynard Stowe Library
at the University of Connecticut.
Hardin
MetaDirectory
The University of Iowa's Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
directory of diseases from AIDS to Whooping Cough.
Health
A to Z
Catalogs, indexes, describes and rates healthcare sites for the
professional and consumer.
Librarians'
Index to the Internet (LII)
LII is an annotated subject directory of more than 10,000 Internet
resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness
to users of public libraries. This section covers diseases and conditions.
The
Scout Report
Reports on new and newly discovered web sites, not just health.
The archives may be browsed by Library of Congress subject headings
or searched by keyword. Best used as an email reporting service
of new sites.
Associations & Organizations
American
Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Latest information and innovations about allergies and asthma. Information
on allergy specialists, diagnosis and treatment, and support organizations
are available in the patient/public resource center menu.
Alzheimers
Association
Southern CT Chapter, 2911 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 (203)
230-1777.
American
Cancer Society
Southwest New England Region (Region 1), 372 Danbury Rd., Wilton,
CT 06897 (203) 563-0740.
American
Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria,
VA 22311, 1-800-342-2383
Our hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Eastern.
Arthritis
Foundation
Comprehensive information including: News; Questions and Answers;
Research; and Resources.
Association for Macular Diseases
A nationwide support group for individuals and their families endeavoring to adjust to the restrictions and changes brought about by macular disease.
Avert.org
Comprehensive HIV and AIDS statistics from around the world collected by this UK-based charity.
National
Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
Office of Communications and Public Liaison, NIDDK, NIH, Building
31, Room 9A04, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560, Bethesda, MD 20892-2560.
Toll Free lines: Diabetes 1-800-860-8747; Digestive Diseases 1-800-891-5389;
Kidney Urologic Diseases 1-800-891-5390.
Virtual
Tour of the Ear
Directory points users to Web sites related to audiology and educational
information about the ear. It includes three main sections: the
ear as a hearing mechanism; hearing disorders; and rehabilitation.
The rehabilitation section includes many links to hearing aid and
implant manufacturers as well as an education section listing schools
for the deaf, related associations, and foundations.
Eye
Health - Medem
Site on eye health from Medem, partnered withe American Academy
of Ophthalmology. "All credentialed medical information about
Eye Health is brought to you directly from the Academy and the nation's
other leading medical societies."
National
Fibromyalgia Partnership
National Fibromyalgia Partnership, 140 Zinn Way, Linden, VA 22642-5609;
Toll Free: 1-866-725-4404.
American
Heart Association
Southwestern Connecticut, 5 Brookside Drive, PO Box 5022, Wallingford,
CT 06492 (203) 294-0088.
Hormone
Foundation
Information on the prevention, treatment and cure of hormone-related
diseases. Includes fact sheets, clinical trials, publications and
how to find a specialist. From the public education affiliate of
The Endocrine Society.
Interstitial
Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis Association, 110 North Washington Street -
Suite 340, Rockville, MD 20850 1-800-435-7422 / (301) 610-5300
Interstitial Cystitis Association.
American
Liver Foundation
Connecticut Chapter: 110 Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, North Haven,
CT 06473 203-234-6304, Email: info@ctalf.org
American
Lung Association
American Lung Association of Connecticut, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford,
CT 06108-3272 (860) 289-5401; In CT (800) 992-2263, Email: alaofct@alact.org
Lupus
Foundation of America
Frequently asked questions and current information about the causes,
symptoms, testing, and treatment of lupus. Links to research sites
are included.
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Information regarding symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
of the disease; find a local chapter; participate in annual MS walks
in sites across the country; and link to support groups.
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