Physician Profiles & Directories

Arizona Medical Board Get general information, education and training, and any board or malpractice investigations for medical doctors (MDs), physician's assistants or residents.

AMA-On-Line Doctor Finder Provides information on virtually every licensed physician in the U.S., including more than 650,000 MD's and doctors of osteopathy and osteopathic medicine (DO's). All physician credential data have been verified for accuracy and authenticated by accrediting agencies, medical schools, residency training programs, licensing and certifying boards and other data sources.

Consumer Information (Health Topics)

AIDSinfo Resources on HIV treatment and guidelines, AIDS prevention and staying healthy, HIV therapeutic vaccines, infection information, special populations, Live-Help, Clinical Trials and an AIDSinfo drug database. en Español

Alzheimer’s Association Provides information for those living with Alzheimer’s disease, facts about the disease, including diagnosis and treatment, caregiver and care-finder information, and local chapters for more information.  en Español

American Diabetes Association Provides current information on Diabetes including nutrition and recipes, weight loss and exercise, diabetes prevention, advocacy, news and diabetes research. en Español

Arizona Health Science Library Web Links Health topics arranged by subject for easy access.

AZHealthInfo.org Health topics and medical news.

CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Services Provides access to a wide variety of information regarding clinical trials. Designed for both patients interested in participating in clinical trials and for research professionals. Useful for locating information on new and experimental treatments.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Provides original content on such health information as diseases, injuries, disabilities, health risks, specific populations, prevention guidelines and strategies.

Cholesterol Counts for Everyone Learn how to prevent heart disease and how to lower your cholesterol.

HealthCentral.com This popular medical website is easy to use and covers many health-related topics. 

Facts about Weight Loss Products and Programs Offered by the Federal Trade Commission, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Association of Attorneys General, this site gives facts about fads and steps to maintaining a healthy diet.

FamilyDoctor.org Easy to use site covering a wide variety of health topics for adults, kids and teens.

Flu.gov One stop access to U. S. Government HINI, avian and pandemic flu information.

Get EyeSmart! The world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons, the AAO has launched this web site in its effort to explain the risks for eye disease, the importance of following eye screening guidelines and important facts related to eye diseases including Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Dry Eye, Cataracts, and Diabetic Retinopathy and other age-related vision problems.

Health and Nutrition at USA.gov Official information and services from the U.S government covering such topics as food, nutrition and fitness, health by population group, health insurance, health news, reference, and portals, health services in your community, and health topics A–Z, and basic health and wellness information. en Español

Healthfinder A gateway to selected consumer health and human services information resources provided by U.S. government agencies, nonprofit and professional organizations, universities and other educational institutions and state and local agencies. 

Health Topics and Resources New York Online Access to Health provides this alphabetical listing of health topics. Includes articles and links to health websites.

Hospital Compare Get ratings of the quality of care for general and small hospitals. You will see some of the recommended care that an adult should get if being treated for a heart attack, heart failure, or pneumonia.

Household Products Database "What's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family?" From the National Institute of Health.

Lifeclinic Solutions to health-related questions with a focus on blood pressure, cholesterol, Diabetes, nutrition and fitness.

Mayo Clinic's Health Oasis Easy to read, relevant information on a healthier lifestyle is offered along with an expanding base of information on treating illnesses and disease prevention. 

MedicineNet.com Current health information including diseases and conditions, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, from experts in the healthcare field.

MEDLINEplus Designed to be used by both consumers and professionals. Provides extensive access to accurate, current medical topics including information on specific diseases, drug information, several medical dictionaries, and a topically arranged medical encyclopedia. en Español  

Merck Manual An online version of the Merck Manual, Home Edition. Contains graphics and information in easy-to-understand language. 

Mesothelioma Provides the web's leading resource for up-to-date information regarding asbestos exposure and resulting illnesses. Their mission is two-fold: to educate the public about how to avoid the dangers of asbestos and to assist people who have already been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.

MyPyramid The new pyramid plan from the USDA. This informative site has an animated tour, information about my pyramid, and a food and activity tracker to help you understand your energy balance.

National Cancer Institute Provides fact sheets and information on common forms of cancer, a dictionary of cancer terms, Live-Chat for Cancer patients, and the latest cancer research news. en Español

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Contains facts and information related to Parkinson’s disease. Provides caregiver information and current treatments and information for those living with this disease. Information is available from this web site in English and Spanish.

Polyglot Multimedia Medical Spanish and English Translator tool.

PubMed The National Library of Medicine’s search service that provides free access to over 11 million citations in MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, and other related databases, with links to participating online journals.

Scirus Comprehensive science search engine. Great for scientific and medical research.

Smarxt Disposal  Learn how to properly dispose of your outdated or unneeded medicines to keep our scarce water resources safe and uncontaminated. Even extremely diluted concentrations of pharmaceutical residues can harm fish, frogs and other aquatic species because of their constant exposure to contaminated water.

Tox Town Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, this site provides an introduction to toxic chemicals, sanitation, and environmental health risks you might encounter in cities and towns, on farms, at ports of call, and in cities located across the U.S. Border. en Español

Drug Information

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drug Reports Medical reviews of the scientific evidence on prescription drugs with their prices. Compares and contrasts prescription drugs by category–that is, drugs in the same class that are used to treat a specific condition or illness such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heartburn or depression. en Español

Drug Information from the Center for Drug Evaluation This federal government site contains new and generic drug approvals, consumer drug information, adverse reactions database, AIDS clinical trial information and more.

DrugWatch.com A comprehensive Web site database featuring information about different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications and their associated side effects.

MEDLINEplus: Drug Information Information on thousands of over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

Specialized Resources

Children

Autism Spectrum Disorders – Booklist and Internet Resources The Autism Spectrum Disorders Booklist and Internet Resources List has been created to address various aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD-NOS). (Printable PDF file)

Emily Center at Phoenix Children's Hospital The Emily Center is the most comprehensive pediatric health library in the Southwest, providing hundreds of patients and families materials are about child health, injury and illness. It also provides handouts on specific procedures, medications, and general well child care.

KidsHealth-Children's Health and Parenting Information Includes information about infections, behavior and emotions, food and fitness and growing up healthy for kids, teens and parents. It is produced by the Nemours Foundation and experts at the Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children.

Native Americans

Native American Health and Family Resources Includes health, family and environmental resources.

Seniors

AARP Research Center AgeLine Database Includes summaries of books, research reports, videos, and magazine and journal articles about older adults and aging.

AARP Health & Wellness Find out about staying healthy with this site geared toward seniors.

Aging Solutions Information for caregivers of elderly family members. Includes information on assisted and independent living, health care, insurance, support groups and more.

All About Arthritis Includes articles about pain management, methods of treatment, and how arthritis can affect lifestyle, diet and fitness. Also provides a medication guide and a physician locator by state.

ElderWeb Includes information about long-term care, a searchable database of organizations, and articles and information on legal, financial, medical and housing issues.

Finding Good Health Information Online This AARP site offers general rules to follow for evaluating the quality of medical information on the Internet. 

Hospital Compare Get ratings of the quality of care for general and small hospitals. You will see some of the recommended care that an adult should get if being treated for a heart attack, heart failure, or pneumonia.

Medicare News and useful information about Medicare. Information on coverage, eligibility, enrollment, plan choices, and nursing homes. Also lists hospital ratings.

National Institute on Aging Information and tips on healthy aging, care giving, medications, dietary supplements, diseases and aging research.

Nursing Home Compare Provides detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Includes the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home and Nursing Home Checklist.

Nutrition for Seniors Our bodies have special nutritional needs as we age. Learn how to eat well in your later years. Provided by the National Library of Medicine.

Women

4woman.gov The National Women's Health Information Center provides specialized health information for women.

HealthyWomen From the National Women's Health Resource Center. Has lists of library books and articles about health topics and how to live a healthy lifestyle.

Mental Health

Mental Help Net Created in 1995, it is "the most comprehensive source of online mental health information, news and resources available." Covers information on disorders such ADHD/DDD; personality disorders and sleep problems to professional resources in psychology, psychiatry and social work.