Health Links
These health links provide important medical information for all stages of life.
General patient education links
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Heart Association
- American Diabetes Association
- American Lung Association
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Choose Wisely – Patient Resource for Good Medical Decision Making
- American Cancer Society
- National Cancer Institute
- Johns Hopkins Medical Center
- The Cleveland Clinic
- WebMD Health
- Merck Medical Manual
- Harvard Medical School
- Mayo Clinic
- U.S. National Library of Medicine Medline Plus Encyclopedia
- Understanding Your Lab Tests
- San Diego County Medical Society
- California Medical Association
- Choosing Wisely
End-of-life planning
- POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment)
- FamilyDoctor.org – Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders
- FamilyDoctor.org – End-of Life issues for the Caregiver
- FamilyDoctor.org – Artificial Hydration and Nutrition
- Caring Connections
Alcohol addiction support
Cancer support for patients and families
Child development
Diabetes
- Overview of Diabetes
- Strategies to Manage Your Diabetes
- Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
- American Diabetes Association
Diet
Drug information
HPV
Hypertension
- Overview of Hypertension
- How to Use a Blood Pressure Cuff
- American Heart Association
- Choosing a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
Pregnancy and newborn care
Prescription assistance programs
- BlinkHealth
(Or download the App from your iTunes or Android store!) - Needy Meds
- Benefits Check Up
- RxAssist
- Caremark Rx
- GoodRx
- Cost Plus Drug Company
Preventive Health
Senior services links
- YMCA-Encinitas
- City of San Marcos Senior Center
- Solana Beach Senior Services
- Finding Care for the Elderly
