Health / Medicine: Consumer Information

  1. Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR) -

    Provides information on different types of cancer, online communities, support & resources, treatment options, clinical trials, publications, and more.
  2. Centro Nacional de Prevención e Información (NPIN) -

    "El servicio de referencia y remisiones de los Estados Unidos que provee información sobre el VIH/SIDA, las hepatitis virales, las enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS) y la tuberculosis (TB). NPIN recopila, cataloga, procesa y disemina electrónicamente materiales e información sobre el VIH/SIDA, las hepatitis virales, las ETS y la tuberculosis." De los CDC.
  3. Citizens for Midwifery -

    Consumer-based group promoting the midwives model of care.
  4. Colorado Cares Rx -

    Discount drug program for Coloradans. Includes links to local pharmacy programs, patient assistance programs, and other discount prescription drug programs.
  5. Colorado Cares Rx -

    Discount drug program for Coloradans. Includes links to local pharmacy programs, patient assistance programs, and other discount prescription drug programs.
  6. Colorado Consumer Health Initiative -

    "Works to achieve barrier-free access to quality, affordable health care for ALL Coloradans."
  7. Consumer and Patient Health Information (CAPHIS) -

    For men, women, kids, health professionals. Includes the CAPHIS Top 100 Health Websites list.
  8. Consumer Guide to Hearing Aids -

    Information from the AARP.
  9. Consumer Protection Division -

    From the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
  10. Consumer Resource Guide -

    From the Colorado Department of Law. Includes resources on topics such as automobiles, business licensing, civil rights & employment, scams, credit, elder issues, health issues, etc.
  11. Disaster Preapration for People with Disabilities or Access and Functional Needs -

    From Ready.gov.
  12. Doctor / Dentist / Hospital / Clinic Locator -

    Links to the Health / Medicine section of Recommended Websites.
  13. Drug / Prescription Information -

    Research drug information and costs, check for interactions with foods and other medicines, or identify a pill. Links to the Health / Medicine section of Recommended Websites.
  14. Dummies.com -

    Directions on how to do a wide range of tasks, from personal finance to crafts & hobbies.
  15. El Paso County Prescription Discount Card -
  16. Environmental Health -

    Information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Includes topics such as air pollution & respiratory health, childhood lead poisoning, cruise ship health, mold, pesticides, and much more.
  17. Gluten Intolerance Group -

    Find medical information, recipes, even locate gluten-free restaurants!
  18. Health Facilities -

    Includes information about Assisted Living Residences (includes Residential Treatment Facilities for the Mentally Ill). Locate information on choosing an assisted living facility, resolving concerns, inspection and occurrence findings, and more. From the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment.
  19. Health Information Privacy -

    From the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services.
  20. Healthcare Blue Book -

    "A free resource that shows a fair price for healthcare products and services to consumers."
  21. HealthCare.gov -

    Find insurance options, get help using insurance, learn about the health care law and how it affects you, compare care providers, learn about prevention and wellness. From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
  22. Healthy Hearing -

    Provides information on hearing aids, hearing loss, tinnitus, and consumer guides. Also includes a list of hearing specialists and clinics in your area.
  23. Hearing Aid Comparison Chart -

    Information from Hearing Planet - no authoritative consumer rating comparison is currently available.
  24. Hearing aids: How to choose the right one -

    Information from the Mayo Clinic.
  25. Information for Senior Citizens -

    From Colorado.gov, includes information for seniors about consumer services & protection, activities, transportation, employment & volunteering, housing, and health care.
  26. Living Healthier and Longer - What Works and What Doesn't -

    Online book.
  27. Medical Insurance Information -

    Find information on Medicaid and Medicare, long term care insurance, and more. Links to the Health / Medicine section of Recommended Websites.
  28. National Council Against Health Fraud -
  29. National Health Information Center -

    Refers consumers and health professionals to health organizations.
  30. National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) -

    "The U.S. reference and referral service for information on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and tuberculosis (TB)." Part of the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
  31. Need Help Understanding Your Medical Bill? -

    Resources from NOLO on procedure & diagnostic codes, medical conditions & terms, and dental health.
  32. NeedyMeds -

    Find assistance programs to help pay for medications and health care costs.
  33. Nursing Home Compare -

    Medicare - based on quality of care data on residents, staff, facilities; from Medicare; includes Spanish-language version.
  34. Nursing Homes / Nursing Care Facilities -

    Colorado Department of Public Health - provides a list of nursing homes, licensing information, as well as additional consumer resources.
  35. Patient Inform -

    Expert analysis of recent medical research in consumer-friendly language.
  36. Pikes Peak region Network of Care for Seniors & People with Disabilities -

    Find local services by topic or keyword.
  37. PubMed Health -

    Reviews clinical effectiveness research with easy-to-read summaries. Provides summaries and full-text reviews. Provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  38. Quackwatch -

    Provides information on "health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies."
  39. Resource Guide for the Visually Impaired of the Pikes Peak Region -

    From the Peak Vista Community Health Centers and Second Sight Vision Services. Locate resources ranging from licensed counseling and support groups to home devices, living skills training, transportation and other helpful services.
  40. Senior Health & Wellness -

    Links to the Health websites in Senior Connection at PPLD.
  41. Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program -

    Helps people enrolled in Medicare with questions about health insurance. From the Colorado Division of Insurance.
  42. Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders (SAGE) -

    National programs, advocacy and news. Also includes information covering a wide range of issues such as elder abuse, health care, housing, social isolation, transgender aging, and veterans.
  43. Sound Advice on Hearing Aids -

    Information from the Federal Trade Commission.
  44. The Nutrition Source -

    Information on nutrition from the Harvard School of Public Health.
  45. Tox Town -

    An interactive guide to commonly encountered toxic substances.
  46. Travelers' Health -

    From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  47. Understanding Your Medical Bills -

    From FamilyDoctor.org.