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The Patient and Family Library at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
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- Aging / End of Life
- Arthritis / Immunology / Rheumatology
- Alternative / Complementary Medicine
- Behavioral / Mental Health
- Blood
- Cancer
- Dental Health
- Dermatology / Skin Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diet / Nutrition
- Endocrine (Except Diabetes)
- Eye Ear Nose & Throat
- Genetics / Genetic or Congenital Conditions
- Geographic or Ethnic Populations
- Gastrointestinal / Stomach
- Genitourinary / Kidney / Bladder
- Health Care System / Insurance
- Heart / Cardiac / Blood Pressure
- Infectious Diseases / Infection Control
- Lungs / Breathing
- Medications / Drugs
- Men's Health
- Nervous System / Neurological Conditions
- Pain / Pain Control
- Pediatrics / Children / Adolescents
- Pregnancy
- Reference
- Rest / Exercise / Fitness
- Sex, Sexuality, Sexual Identity
- Support and Connections
- Surgery
- Tests: Laboratory, Radiology
- Therapies and Rehabilitation
- WomensHealth.
- Reference
About these links: We do not try to make this list all-inclusive. Instead we look for high-quality, up-to-date sites with information for health care consumers that carry little or no advertising. With this criteria, you will see a lot of “standard” government sites and support organizations, but you may also come across gems created and maintained by knowledgeable individuals with a passion for their subject.
The information links provided on this site are provided to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.
We encourage you to contact us with any questions about additional resources available to meet your needs.
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Advance Directives by State and general information on end-of-life issues
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Eldercare Learnings: a site “dedicated to people who are committed to providing intensive care to their aging parents.”
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Geriatric Mental Health Foundation consumer health information
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Healthy Aging: their healthy aging resources include a retirement chart.
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Helping your Child Deal with Death from KidsHealth
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National Center for Assisted Living: The assisted living voice of the American Health Care Association (AHCA).
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Medicare: Nursing home information.
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Long-Term care glossary: About end-of-life decision-making
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Mourning the death of a spouse From National Institute on Aging
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National Association of State Units on Aging: State government agencies that share a common agenda of providing opportunities and support for older persons who want to live independent lives and maintain close family and community ties.
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The AGS Foundation: Established in 1999 by The American Geriatrics Society.
Arthritis, Immunology, Rheumatology
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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National Arthritis Foundation, including links to Arthritis Today magazine.
- National Psoriasis Foundation
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Information Clearinghouse
- Scleroderma Research Foundation
- Spondylitis Association of America
Alternative Health & Complementary Medicine
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Draw Your Line: Funded by Arizona Parent's Commission on Drug Education and Prevention
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Maricopa County Suicide Prevention: Hotline number is 1-866-205-5229 toll-free from anywhere in the state.
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Mourning the death of a spouse From National Institute on Aging
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National Institute of Mental Health (publications)
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The Cool Spot: For young teens, focusing on dealing wtih drug abuse and peer pressure.
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Veterans Affairs Suicide Hotline: If you are in a crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 and press "1" to reach the VA hotline..
- Aplastic Anemia and MDS (Myelodysplastic syndromes) International Foundation
- Hemophilia Federation of America
- Iron Disorders Institute: preventing disorders caused by Iron-out-of-Balance
- National Hemophilia Foundation
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ACOR: Association of Online Cancer Resources. “For everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.”
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BMT Infonet: Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Network
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Caring for the Caregiver: From the National Cancer Institute
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Clinical Trials.gov: A registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the U.S. and around the world. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from your health care provider.
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CureSearch Family and patient information at levels appropriate for each age group. Includes information for the stages of dealing with childhood cancer: (1) newly diagnosed, (2) In treatment, (3) end of treatment, and (4) after treatment
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How to research the medical literature: Site has not been updated since 2004, but the basic information still holds up.
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Lymphoma Research Foundation Webcasts and Podcasts: Information created specifically for people affected by lymphoma in their 20s and 30s.
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National Cancer Survivors: sponsors of the National Cancer Survivors Day
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network: Treatment Guidelines: information for patients
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Oncology Patient Information: From the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas
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Steve Dunn's Cancer Guide: Although Steve Dunn died in 2005, the site is periodically updated by volunteers. Steve Dunn had kidney cancer.
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Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association: Includes low-iodine recipes
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- How to care for your baby’s teeth: From Familydoctor.org
- Know Your Teeth
- Mouth and teeth: How to keep them healthy from Familydoctor.org.
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Phoenix Society: For burn survivors
- American Diabetes Association
- Diabetes Initiative: Diabetes self management in real world settings
- Diabetes Public Health Resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Diabetes Information from HealthFinder.gov
- Joslin Diabetes Center: The world's largest diabetes center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
- Heart of Diabetes: Diabetes information from the American Heart Association
- National Diabetes Education Program
- National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
- American Council for Fitness and Nutrition
- American Dietetic Association Consumer Information
- The DASH Eating Plan: From the National Heart Lung Blood Institute, 64 pages (Choose 6-page condensed version)
- Delicious Decisions: Recipes and diet information from the American Heart Association
- Dietary Supplements Labels Database: Brands, ingredients and references.
- Food: From the Food and Drug Administration
- Fruits and Veggies Matter: from the CDC
- Gluten Intolerance Group
- National Eating Disorders Association
- Nutrition for Children: From the American Academy of Pedatrics
- Nutrition Source: Healthy eating pyramid from the Harvard School of Public Health
Endocrine (Except Diabetes)
Eye Ear Nose & Throat
- American Foundation for the Blind
- AMD.org: Help for age-related macular degeneration
- Blind Links
- Children of Deaf Adults International: A non-profit organization for the hearing sons and daughters of deaf parents.
- Lighthouse International: A non-profit dedicated to preserving vision and helping people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss.
- National Association for Visually Handicapped
- National Eye Institute
- National Federation of the Blind
- National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders
- Prevent Blindness America
- See All You Can See: Vision safety for children. From National Eye Institute and National Institute of Health
- United States Association of Blind Athletes
Genetics / Genetic or Congenital Conditions
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Children’s Craniofacial Association: “Empowering and giving hope to facially disfigured individuals and their families.
- Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation
- Chromosome Disorder Research: Provides support to parents of children born with rare chromosome disorders
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
- Genetic Alliance: The publication section has helpful information for people who want to understand more about their genes and genetic testing.
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- National Down Syndrome Society
- National Human Genome Research Institute: From the National Institutes of Health
- National Organization for Rare Disorders: Includes a rare diseases database
- Orphanet: Portal for rare diseases and orphan drugs
- SOFT: Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and related disorders
- Spinal Bifida Association
- The Arc: For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance
Geographic or Ethnic Populations
- Asian American Health site from the National Library of Medicine
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Children with Crohn’s and Colitis
- Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America
- GERD information from IFFGD: the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Gluten Intolerance Group
- International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD)
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
- United Ostomy Associations of America
Genitourinary / Kidney / Bladder
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Kidney Times: “Health information beyond the ordinary”
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National Kidney Foundation Hope Street: Graphic novel
Health Care System / Insurance
- A Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with your Private Employer Health Plan (Arizona): From the Kaiser Family Foundation
- Arizona Department of Health Services
- Arizona Department of Insurance Consumer Information
- Arizona Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) forms
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System: Programs
- Arizona Health Statistics
- Arizona Immunization Program
- Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
- Baby Arizona: “A simple way for pregnant women to start getting health care before the application process for AHCCCS health insurance is complete.”
- Children and Clinical Studies
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
- Federation of State Medical Boards consumer information
- Health Insurance Glossary
- Healthy People 2010: A government site with a comprehensive set of disease prevention and health promotion objectives for the nation.
- Institute for safe medicine practices consumer information
- Insure Kids Now: A U.S. government site, “linking the nation’s children to health insurance”. Takes you to state programs.
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the Centers for Disease Control MMWR
- National Center for Health Statistics: From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- NeedyMeds.org: information about assistance with health care and medications
- Office of Civil Rights -- HIPAA from U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Put it in Writing: American Hospital Association information about Advance Directives including state-specific information, a consumer toolkit and Spanish-language versions.
- Questions and Answers about health insurance: From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Also try the “consumers & patients” link at the top of the page.
- Questions are the Answer: Going to the doctor? Build your question list online. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Heart / Cardiac / Blood pressure
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Cardiac Rehab Video Library: Quick and easy videos on heart topics.
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CardioSmart: From the American College of Cardiology
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Division for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Heart Attack Signs: From National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute
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Heart Hub: Illustration library. From the American Heart Association
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Heart Rhythm Society: Information for patients with problems keeping a regular heart beat.
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National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
patient page on heart failure from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) -
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: from the National Institutes of Health
Infectious Diseases / Infection Control
- Arizona Department of Health Services: Division of Public Health
- Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy from the University of Minnesota.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Henry the Hand: Program for children about infection control and handwashing
- Hepatitis Foundation International: Education page. Try the links on the left.
- HIV Insite
- Infectious Diseases: Fromthe US Department of Health and Human Resources
- National HIV and STD Testing Resources: find local testing sites
- Lyme Disease Foundation
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American Thoracic Society Patient Education: “Thoracic” refers to the chest.
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Arizona Smokers’ Helpline: Get your free, personalized quit plan.
- Information for Consumers: From the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Daily Med: Prescription medicine information from the National Library of Medicine (NLM)
- DoubleCheckMD: list your medications, see their interactions
- NeedyMeds.org: information about assistance with health care and medications
- New York Online Access to Health (NOAH): Men's health topics
- Men's Health
Nervous System / Neurological Conditions
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Alzheimer’s Association 24-Hour Helpline: 1.800.272.3900
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Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest: Local chapter
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Alzheimer’s Disease From the National Institute on Aging
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Division for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Dana Foundation: Private philanthropic foundation with principal interests in brain science, immunology, and arts education.
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Epilepsy.com: Co-founded by Orrin Devinsky, MD, leader in epilepsy research
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Internet Stroke Center : An independent web resource for information about stroke care and research.
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NINDS : National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Paralysis Resource Center: From the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
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Post-Polio Syndrome Central: lists many Post Polio resources
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We Move: Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders
- American Chronic Pain Association
- Cancer Pain.org
- End the Pain: For people with trigeminal neuralgia and related face pain
- The National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain
- Pain in Dementia: Family and caregivers guide
Pediatrics / Children / Adolescents
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Bandaides and Blackboards: For children; about growing up with medical problems
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BAM! Body and Mind from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . For kids / teens.
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CureSearch Family and patient information at levels appropriate for each age group. Includes information for the stages of dealing with childhood cancer: (1) newly diagnosed, (2) In treatment, (3) end of treatment, and (4) after treatment
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Girls’ health at Girlshealth.gov
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Starlight Starbright at Starlight Children’s Foundation: games that educate, entertain and inspire.
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Prenatal classes at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
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Preventing Birth Defects Before and During Pregnancy: From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Banner Good Samaritan Poison & Drug Information Center
- Health Check Tools: From MedLine Plus
- Health Information Calculators and Tools: From Banner Health
- Health Insurance Glossary
- Long-Term care glossary About end-of-life decision-making
- National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
- Poisonous Plants in Arizona: From Arizona State University
- Tox Town: from the National Library of Medicine. For kids, parents, teachers to learn about environmental health concerns and toxic chemicals where they live, work, and play.
- Venemous Creatures in Arizona: From Arizona State University
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Physical Activity: From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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What is RLS? : Restless Legs Syndrome
- Considering Surgery? Information from National Institute on Aging
- OrganDonor.gov
- Surgery from the Merck Online Manuals: Includes a sketch of the equipment and personnel in a typical operating room.
Sex / Sexuality / Sexual Identity
- American Social Health Association: discussions of sexually transmitted disease. This site contains advertising.
- The Importance of Sexual Health: From the Cleveland Clinic; includes information about birth control
- ACOR: Association of Online Cancer Resources. “For everyone affected by cancer and related disorders.”
- E-Patients.net “Because health care professionals can’t do it alone.”
- Patients like me
- Trusera: connect with people with similar health issues.
- Guide to Diagnostic Tests: From Harvard Health Publications
- Lab Tests Online: A public resource on clinical lab testing
- RadiologyInfo.org: Information for patients about diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy
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Abledata: Information on Assistive Technology Products
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AOTA: American Occupational Therapy Association: Consumer Information
- Breast Cancer and Genetic Screening
- Breast Cancer Network of Strength
- Check Up on Your Bones: Interactive questionnaire to determine your risk for osteoporosis, and helpful links
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Women’s Health. “Advancing Womens’ Health through Science and Information.”
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer
- NCCC National Cervical Cancer Coalition
- National Breast Cancer Coalition
- National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
- Our Bodies, Our Selves: Health information
- Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation: Dr. Love has written several books on womens' health.
- Society for Women’s Health Research: Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Medtronic.
- WomensHealth.gov: empowering women to live healthier lives!
- Women's Sexual Health
- Female Sexual Health from the American Social Health Association
- Female Sexual Health Issues from the Institute for Sexual Medicine
- Sexual Health and Menopause from the North American Menopause Society
- Sexuality Across the Lifespan for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities. An instructional guide for parents or caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities. From the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. Scroll down the page to find the .pdf link.
- Sexuality for the Woman with Cancer from the American Cancer Society.
- Sexuality for Women with Spinal Cord Injury from the Spinal Cord Injury Information Network.
