Internet Resources - Writing a Paper - Topic: Health Sciences - LibGuides at University of South Dakota

Intro to Websites

The websites on this page are a good starting point for your research on the health topics on the Internet. Please see the dropdown for specific information geared towards your area of study.

Orgs & Associations

These websites are for the organizations and agencies related to various aspects of health and health issues.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Part of the US Department of Health and Human Services websites.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Cancer research and treatment information.
American Diabetes Association
The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
American Heart Association
The mission of American Heart Association is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
American Lung Association
The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. The American Lung Association� is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States.
American Medical Association
The AMA'a mission is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

The AMA helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on the most important professional and public health issues.
American Society for Nutrition
The American Society for Nutrition (3,500+ members) is the premier research society dedicated to improving the quality of life through the science of nutrition.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic's three main Web sites provide information and services from the world's first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group medical practice.
National Institutes of Health
NIH is the nation's medical research agency – making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services.
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Internet Sites

When evaluating Internet sites and deciding whether to include the information you found in your research, remember these guidelines; accuracy, authority, currency and coverage.

Internet Mental Health
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long.
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Since 1995, Internet Mental Health has provided information on mental health free-of-charge. In 2005, we launched three new support groups (communities) for Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Schizophrenia.
MayoClinic.com
Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness
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Mayo Clinic's three main Web sites provide information and services from the world's first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group medical practice.
National Cancer Institute
Comprehensive website about cancer, and cancer-related information. Maintained by the US National Institutes of Health
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
The mission of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is to provide statistical information that will guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people.
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A wealth of health-related statistics from the CDC (Center for Disease Control).
OncoLink
Cancer information, research, and treatment options. Maintained by the Abramson Cancer Center of the UPenn.
The National Parkinson Foundation
Information about the Parkinson's Disease and the current research related to finding the cure.
WebMD
WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.
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One of the most comprehensive health-related websites on the internet.

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Writing a Paper - Topic: Health Sciences: Internet Resources

Intro to Websites

Orgs & Associations

Internet Sites

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