Links to the listed web sites are provided solely as a service to provide a quick and easy method to access health related information on the internet. These links do not constitute an endorsement by Benedictine Hospital of these organizations, nor of any of their services, programs, opinions, or information they provide. Benedictine Hospital is not responsible for the content of the web pages found at these links. Advice on the diagnosis, treatment, or care on an individual patient should be obtained through the consultation with a physician who has examined the patient or is familiar with the patient's medical history.
MEDLINE plus
Health information from the National Library of Medicine for
professionals and consumers alike, in English or Spanish,
including medical
encyclopedia, drug
information, dictionary,
and interactive
tutorials.
National Cancer Institute
The most up to date treatment resource for cancer from the
National Cancer Institute, with patient and professional links including cancer
information, in English and Spanish, clinical
trials, statistics, research
programs and research
funding.
Healthfinder®
A key resource for finding government and nonprofit health and human
services information on the Internet, including resources for special interest
and ethnic groups, health library, health care delivery issues, and organizations
(government agencies, clearinghouses, non-profits, and universities).
NOAH: New York Online Access
to Health
NOAH provides links to high quality full-text consumer health
information in English and Spanish that
is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased.
Merck Manual
Home Edition
The online edition of the best-selling home medical book, including
multimedia features.
familydoctor.org
Health information for the whole family from the American Academy
of Family Physicians, with special links for Kids, Teens, and Parents. Check
out the Daily Health Tip.
MayoClinic.com
This site contains information about Diseases and Conditions,
as well as a Health Living Center and Health Tools such as health decision
guides, self-assessments, and slide shows.
CDC: Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
In addition to Health Topics A -Z, this site includes sections
on Traveler's Health, Infectious Diseases, and other public health issues
including disasters and terrorism.
Additional resources for both consumers and professionals are available here.
Benedictine employees and Medical Staff can access these resources from home or office by passwords available from the Medical Librarian at 845-334-3148 or email to mevans@benedictine.org.
Consumers and non-staff professionals are invited to access these resources in the Medical Library at Benedictine Hospital. Please call 845-334-3148 to set up an appointment.