Special Topics

HealthWeb: Minority Health -from Michigan State University, this site addresses health issues of interest to African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.

ABLEDATA - (people with disabilities) many links to manufacturers, services, and state agencies; puts assistive technology and disability-related resources at your fingertips.

GeroWeb - (senior citizens) site devoted to aging by the Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology (MI)

CHILDREN: Personal Health for Children - site by Noah (New York Online Access to Health) provides information in English and in Spanish on a variety of pediatric topics

Teen Health Home Page - links to health subjects of concern to teens, including men's and women's health, sexually transmitted diseases, and pregnancy.

Diabetes Monitor - a vast number of links to sites about diabetes.

Cancer News on the Net - lots and lots of links

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations - breast cancer facts, resource lists, publications, and links.

Medicine on Line Book References

Webdoctor : Finding the Best Health Care Online (Quality Medical Home Health Library)
Richard M. Sharp, Vicki F. Sharp / Griffin Trade Paperback / 1998.

Health Online : How to Find Health Information, Support Groups, and Self-Help Communities in Cyberspace
Tom Ferguson, Edward J. Madara / Perseus Pr / 1996.

How to Find Health Information on the Internet (1st Ed)
Bruce Maxwell / Congressional Quarterly Books (Sd) / 1998.

 
Special Topics Book References
 
The Alzheimer's Sourcebook for Caregivers : A Practical Guide for Getting Through the Day
Frena Gray-Davidson, Frena Gray Davidson / Lowell House / 1996
 
Complete Guide to Sports Injuries : How to Treat Fractures, Bruises, Sprains, Strains, Dislocations, Head Injuries
H. Winter Griffith, Mark Pederson (Illustrator) / Perigee / 1998.

The Eye Book : A Complete Guide to Eye Disorders and Health
(Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) Gary H. Cassel, et al / Johns Hopkins Univ Pr / 1998