This is a collection of links that we have found useful for everyday use. Please click on the title to follow the links.
To help patients, families and the hospitals that serve them, the American Hospital Association (AHA) has compiled key resources to enhance educational efforts and raise awareness around the important issue of advance directives. Advance directives are documents written in advance of serious illness that state your choices for health care, or name someone to make those choices, if you become unable to make decisions.
The ASHRM Foundation offers a free multimedia tool kit, "Communicating Your Commitment to Patient Safety." This unique, easy-to-share resource was developed for patients, their families and caregivers. Available online and in print.
FamilyDoctor.org offers patient information handouts from the American Academy of Family Physicians [AAFP] covering more than 250 health topics. También en Español!
FirstGov.gov is the official U.S. gateway to all government information. The Health & Safety section provides resources for all Americans regarding health, diseases, drugs, food and nutrition and consumer safety.
A comprehensive nutrition and health information web site. Developed by experienced, Registered Dietitians. Nutrition and health materials are available to help one progress to a healthier life. These materials were designed by professionals and include menus, meal plans, diets and information sheets for hundreds of health conditions.
The GDPH is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the State of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population. You can request vital records (birth & death certificates), find information on current diseases, and find out how to contact the health department in your county.
A listing of disease and health topics from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention [CDC]. See also the CDC's "Health Related Hoaxes & Rumors"
Healthfinder, sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is a gateway to the vast amount of consumer health information available from the federal government. This resource is very easy to use. También en Español!
KidsHealth provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Atrium Health Navicent Children's Care Downtown Macon, a Facility of Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Media.
This is the national Library of Medicine's site for quality, up-to-date, and reliable consumer health information, covering hundreds of topics. Includes a full-text, illustrated medical encyclopedia and a directory section where you can locate a medical specialist. It also provides access to drug information, clinical trials, and other directories. Information is listed alphabetically so spelling of medical terms isn't a problem. Información de salud in español.
Women's health information provided by the Federal Government. This website and toll-free call center was created to provide FREE, reliable health information for women everywhere
Website with up to date solutions for collaborative endeavors between EMS personnel, Nursing, and Physicians to improve patient care in the Emergency Department
Training website for the EZ-IO