Some helpful links--keep in mind that the advice
given at web sites below are intended to support, not
replace a doctor-patient relationship.
Up To Date
The number one unbiased source doctors turn to for medical
advice and now so can you!
Family Medicine Net Guide
A site to help you find medical information online,
includes a symptom checker.
Healthfinder
A Non-commercial site for consumer health sponsored by the
U.S.government
Intellihealth- Harvard Medical School
Reviewed Content, sponsored by Aetna.
(For-profit site) this web site contains acomprehensive
listing of reliable links to other health related sites,
also health news, information, and a newsletter.
RxAssist.org has a database to
search for patient assistance programs by drug name or
manufacturer. They also have a very helpful
comparative table of the various manufacturer discount
cards available.
Needymeds.com is an entire web site
devoted to helping patients find patient assistance
for prescription medicines and has complete listings
as well as application forms.
Honor code site
The Honor code site is an excellent search engine for
quality web sites. They only list sites which agree to
abide by the honor code principles. Free and unlimited
access to MEDLINE from the National Library of Medicine,
USA. Look for the logo below as a mark of quality.
Upcoming Community events:
Johnson County Park and recreation
district activities
Check out the extensive listings of fun activities. I
especially recommend the punch card system in the 50 Plus
program found under Health and Fitness, so you only pay for
what you use.
Saint Lukes Healthcare Community
Programs
Look at the fun or informative community classes listed in
the expanded, searchable listing. Sign up for a class in
one of the following categories: Family & Parenting,
Fitness, Health & Lifestyle, Health Screenings, Seniors
Programs, Nutrition, Support Programs, or Wellness.
