American Diabetes Association
Extensive information about diabetes, its treatments and ongoing research. Advice on nutrition, meal planning, fitness regimes, and lifestyle changes. Interaction nutrition site – My Food Advisor – allows patients to create meal plans, find recipes, and research the foods they can eat.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/diseasesconditions
Leading national public health institute with its main goal to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.
Smoking Cessation
Provides evidence-based information and professional assistance to help support the immediate and long-term needs for people trying to quit smoking.
MedlinePlus
Information on wellness, diseases, drug, and other health topics. Searchable medical encyclopedia and medical dictionary.
National Institutes of Health
http://www.nih.gov/health-information
Provides easy-to-read descriptions of conditions, causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Family Doctor.org
Sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians, presents broader information on the patient experience, not only offering information on conditions and treatments, but tips for understanding medical bills, navigating insurance coverage, and advocating for themselves.
HeartHub
The American Heart Association’s patient portal on heart disease.
