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Medical Information
MEDLINEplus: Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Searchable information including health topics, drug information, medical encyclopedia, dictionary and more provided by the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
Health Hotlines from the National Library of Medicine A database of health-related organizations operating toll-free telephone services. Includes information on services available in Spanish.
Health Topics A-Z - National Institues of Health Alphabetical list of health topics linking to information from multiple organizations.
Healthfinder This U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site is a guide to reliable health and consumer information. Includes links to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, Web sites, support and self-help groups as well as the government agencies and non-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public. Also available in Spanish.
Household Products Database Search by product or ingredient(s) for health and safety information on everyday household products.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Enormous fount of information on health and diseases. The CDC is an agency of the U.S. Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
familydoctor.org Find a doctor, drug information and information on health topics. Also available in Spanish.
NCQA - Report Cards (National Committee for Quality Assurance) Information on hundreds of health plans from this private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Includes some Spanish materials
Lab Tests "A public resource on clinical lab testing from the laboratory professionals who do the testing." Includes information on test procedure and results.
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Doctors & Dentists
Texas Medical Board Information about the education and practice of Texas physicians.
American Board of Medical Specialties: Certification Search Free registration required to search if your doctor is board certified.
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners-License Verification Database search for license verification of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental labs.
County & State Health Departments
Dallas County Health & Human Services Department
Denton County Health Department
Texas Department of State Health Services
For Seniors
NIH Senior Health Created by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, this site features short, easy-to-read articles in larger print. Highlighted topics include Alzheimer's Disease and exercise for seniors. Some audio; screen can be modified.
Health and Aging Organizations A comprehensive directory of national organizations that support the aging community from the U. S. National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging.
Medicare Apply online, compare drug and health plans, enroll in a plan, get help, and keep up with Medicare news.
Social Security Online: Medicare and Prescription Help See if you qualify for help with Medicare prescription drug costs from the Social Security Administration and apply for help if you do qualify.
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