Health and Healthcare

  • AddictionCenter.com
  • AddictionGroup.org
  • AddictionResource.net
  • Cataract Info
  • CDC
  • Consumer and Patient Health Information  -- Web site links you can trust from the Consumer and Patient Health Information Section (CAPHIS) of the Medical Library Association.
  • Find a Physician

  • Hardin MD  -- links to health resources; also includes picture guides of diseases and conditions

  • HealthCare.gov  directs you, based on your state of residence, to purchase insurance through either the appropriate state or federal health insurance marketplace.
  • HealthData.gov makes health data more accessible to entrepreneurs, researchers, and policy makers in the hopes of better health outcomes for all.
  • HealthFinder offers consumer health and human services info from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Spanish and English, as well as links to over 1,500 health-related organizations. Covers health news, consumer guides, and information on diseases, injuries, and prescription drugs.
  • Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals' (DIA) Health Facilities Division (HFD) -- directory of long-term care facilities and inspection report cards for a wide variety of health care facilities in Iowa.
  • Iowa Drug Rehab
  • Live Another Day find the best mental health and substance use resources near you.
  • Mayo Clinic Health -- healthy lifestyle planners, drug information, symptom checker, and a first aid guide.
  • Medicare home page
  • MedlinePlus provides up-to-date, quality healthcare information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health in English and Spanish. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
  • MemoryCareFacilities.net Find out about memory care facilities, including care homes that specialize in helping those with dementia or Alzheimer’s as well as nursing homes and assisted living facilities that provide memory care services.
  • Merck Manual – disorder guide that lists symptoms, diagnosis steps, prevention tips, and treatment options.
  • PubMed – a medical journals database with links to participating online journals and abstracts from thousands more.
  • RehabSpot.com
  • Seniors' Vision Guide
  • Tulip Hill Recovery - mental health and substance use resources for Latinx students.
  • WebMD