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Use the list below to go directly to the healthcare related
resources. Content on these web sites has been prepared by
the organization producing the site. Dearborn Surgical Associates
does not have control of the content, nor does it screen or
endorse the content in any way.
National
Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland 20892
Telephone: 301/496-4000
E-mail: nihinfo@od31tm1.od.nih.gov
National
Health Information Center
The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health
information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals
and consumers who have health questions in touch with those
organizations that are best able to provide answers.
Department of Health and Human Services
Referral Specialist
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133
Telephone: 301/ 565-4167 or 800/ 336-4797 (toll-free)
FAX: 301/ 984-4256
E-mail: nhicinfo@health.org
Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse - Important
information about GERD.
Healthfinder
Smart Choices
Healthfinder is a gateway consumer health and human services
information web site from the United States government. Healthfinder
can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses,
databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as
well as the government agencies and not-for-profit oganizations
that produce reliable information for the public.
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133
E-mail: healthfinder@health.org
PubMed
The National Library of Medicine's search service provides
access to some 9 million citations listed in Medline and other
medical databases.
E-mail: pubmed@ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Thoracoscopic
& Laparoscopic Esophagectomy
Introduction to laparoscopic surgery.
Ethicon
Endo-Surgery, Inc.
General information about heart burn abd endo-surgery
http://www.heartburnhelp.com
Internet
Grateful Med
Search the Internet for healthcare information using the extensive
database collection prepared by the National Library of Medicine.
Internet Grateful Med Development Team
National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894 USA
E-mail: access@nlm.nih.gov
Food
and Drug Administration
FDA (HFE-88)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Telephone: 800/532-4440 (in the Washington, D.C., area, please
call 301/827-4420)
Fax: 301/443-9767
E-mail: execsec@oc.fda.gov
National
Institute on Aging
National Institute on Aging (NIA) leads a national program
of research on the biomedical, social, and behavioral aspects
of the aging process; the prevention of age-related diseases
and disabilities; and the promotion of a better quality of
life for all older Americans.
NIA Information Center
P.O. Box 8057
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057
Telephone: 800/222-2225, 800/222-4225 (TTY)
E-mail: niainfo@access.digex.net
Cancer
Information Service
The Cancer Information Service (CIS), a national information
and education network, is a free public service of the National
Cancer Institute (NCI), the Nation¹s primary agency for
cancer research. The CIS is a source for the latest, most
accurate cancer information for patients, their families,
the general public, and health professionals. The CIS responds
to calls in English and Spanish.
National Cancer Institute
Telephone: 800/4CANCER (800/4226237)or 800/3328615
TTY
Fax: 301/402-5874
E-mail: cancernet@iccicc.nci.nih.gov
National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides
leadership for a national research program in diseases of
the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and blood and in transfusion
medicine through support of innovative basic, clinical, and
population-based and health education research.
NHLBI Information Center
Attention: Web Site
PO Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
Fax: 301/251-1223
E-mail: NHLBIIC@dgsys.com
National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases (NIAMS) conducts and supports research on normal
structure and function of bones, muscles, and skin, as well
as the numerous and disparate diseases that affect these tissues.
The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Information Clearinghouse provides information, locates other
information sources, creates health information materials,
and participates in a national Federal database on health
information.
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-3675
TelephonePhone: 301/ 495-4484 or 301/ 565-2966 TTY
Fax: 301/718-6366
National
Institute of Diabetes
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
(NIDDK) conducts and supports research and provides leadership
for a national program in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic
diseases; digestive diseases and nutrition; and kidney, urologic,
and hematologic diseases.
Health
Publications: Consumer Information Center
Full-text versions of many consumer publications relating
to healthcare.
Consumer Information Center
Dept. WWW
Pueblo, CO 81009
Telephone: 888/8 PUEBLO (888/ 878-3256)
E-mail: catalog.pueblo@gsa.gov
Centers
for Disease Control & Prevention
The CDC is an agency of the Department of Health and Human
Services. Its mission is the promotion of health and quality
of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and
disability. The CDC organization governs 11 Centers, Institutes,
and Offices.
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30333
Telephone: 404/639-3534
E-Mail: netinfo@cdc.gov
National
Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine is a gateway to vast resources
of medical databases and information.
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20894
Telephone: 800/638-8480 or 800/272-4787
Food
and Nutrition Information Center
Resource for information on general nutrition, as well as
nutrition and specific diseases, such as cancer.
USDA-National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 304
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
Telephone: 301/504-5719
Reuters
Health Information Services, Inc.
Reuters Health Information Services is a commercial web site
that produces health and medical news for professionals and
consumers. It is subsidized by Reuters Group PLC.
1700 Broadway 20th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Telephone: 212/603-3200
Fax: 212/397-5052 or 397-3306
E-mail: webmaster@reutershealth.com
Stanford
HealthLink
Stanford HealthLink is a commercial site which provides indepth
medical information, news, health tips, and the on-line version
of the journal Stanford Medicine.
E-mail: mailbag@healthlink.stanford.edu
Mayo
Health Oasis
Mayo Health Oasis is a commercial site sponsored by the Mayo
Clinic and directed by a team of healthcare specialists. Healthcare
information, news, and tips are updated each weekday and feature
topics relevant to all ages.
E-Mail: oasis@mayo.edu
Johns
Hopkins InteliHealth
InteliHealth is a commercial site which offers a wide range
of patient-centered health information in different areas
of medicine. It is a joint venture of Aetna US Healthcare
and Johns Hopkins University Hospital and Health System.
Inteli-Health, Inc.
960C Harvest Drvie
P.O. Box 1097
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Telephone: 215/775-5155
Health
Insight, AMA
A product of the American Medical Association, this site features
general health information as well as indepth information
about specific conditions. It also offers medical news, Doctor
finder, and an Interactive Health section.
515 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Telephone: 312/464-5000
New
England Journal of Medicine
On-line version of the prestigious journal of healthcare research,
findings, trends, and other information.
10 Shattuck Street
Boston, MA 02115-6094
Telephone: 617/734-9800
E-mail: comment@nejm.org
MedScape
MedScape is an interactive, multispecialty commerical website
for clinicians and consumers. Information is presented from
clinical journals, medical news providers, medical education
programs and original material.
134 W. 29th St. 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001-5399
Telephone: 212/760-3100
E-mail: editor@mail.medscape.com
PDQ
PDQ offers a comprehensive cancer database that healthcare
professionals and consumers can use to access information
on treatment, screening and prevention, and supportive care,
as well as information about clinical trials that are currently
being conducted.
National Cancer Insistute
Telephone: 800/4CANCER (800/4226237)or 800/3328615
TTY
Fax: 301/402-5874
E-mail: mailto:cancernet@iccicc.nci.nih.gov
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about the following specific types of cancer, as well
as numerous other types of cancer can be accessed from
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- Ovarian
Epithelial Cancer
- Ovarian
Germ Cell Tumor
- Pancreatic
Cancer, Exocrine
- Pancreatic
Cancer, Islet Cell
- Parathyroid
Cancer
- Prostate
Cancer
- Rectal
Cancer
- Renal
Cell Cancer
- Renal
Pelvis And Ureter, Transitional Cell
- Sarcoma,
Ewing's Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
- Sarcoma,
Osteosarcoma
- Sarcoma,
Soft Tissue, Adult
- Skin
Cancer, Nonmelanoma
- Small
Intestine Cancer
- Testicular
Cancer
- Thyroid
Cancer
- Uterine
Cancer, Endometrial
- Uterine
Cancer, Sarcoma
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Oncolink
University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
Comprehensive resource for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and
support.
American
Cancer Society
Comprehensive resource for cancer information including prevention,
diagnosis, treatment, recovery and support.
148 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 110201
Telephone: 800/ACS-2345
M.D.
Anderson Cancer Center
Comprehensive cancer information resource.
Telephone: M.D. Anderson Information Line (800/392-1611,
option 3)
American
College of Surgeons
633 North Saint Clair Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Telephone: 312/202-5181
American
Dietetic Association
216 West jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Telephone: 312/899-0040
American
Medical Association
515 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Telephone: 312/464-5000
American
Heart Association
The American Heart Association provides indepth information
on heart disease and stroke, including information on prevention,
diagnosis, and support.
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75231
Telephone: 800/AHA-USA1, or Women's Health 888/MY-HEART
American
Lung Association
The American Lung Association provides indepth information
about preventing lung disease and preserving lung health.
Telephone: 800/LUNG-USA (800/586-4872)
American
Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association provides information about
all aspects of diabetes. Their mission is to prevent and cure
diabetes, and improve the lives of people who live with diabetes.
National Office
1660 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone: 800/DIABETES
March
of Dimes
The March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization which focuses
its efforts on reducing birth defects and infant mortality.
Birth Defects Foundation
National Office
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
Telephone: 914/428-7100
American
Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization which
provides relief to disaster victims as well as support in
preparing for, preventing, and responding to emergencies.
Attn: Public Inquiry Office
6th floor 8111 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
Telephone: 703/206-7090
800/HELP-NOW (800/435-7669) English speaking.
800/257-7575 Spanish speaking.
E-mail: info@usa.redcross.org
Rx
List - The Internet Drug Index
A pharmaceutical site which features an extensive list of
drug names.
Telephone: 707/746-8754
E-mail: info@rxlist.com |
