Health & Medicine

Healthfinder: a gateway to hundreds of reliable consumer health sites that have been evaluated for quality and reliability by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.

Mayo Clinic Health, sponsored by the Mayo Clinic. Includes data on diet and nutrition, cancer, heart, pregnancy and children, women's health, drugs, and much more.

National Library of Medicine: links to many health topics, for both consumers and health professionals

MEDLINE, from the National Library of Medicine, is an index to a database of articles from professional medical journals. For consumer health information, consider using MEDLINEplus. Health consumers are encouraged to discuss search results with their health care professional.

Docfinder, sponsored by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, includes license information on doctors in Maine and other states.

AMA Physician Select Online Doctor Finder: Brief biographical information on many licensed physicians in the U.S. and its possessions. Includes address, phone number, medical speciality, medical school attended, year licensed, type of practice and board certification. Search by name or medical specialty. From the American Medical Association.

Parkview Adventist Medical Center offers a full range of hospital services and educational programs to help area residents lead enriching and rewarding lives.

Mid Coast Hospital: Education and information are essential for a healthy lifestyle. Maine's newest hospital matches the latest technology and caring professional staff with a commitment to improving the health ofour community through outreach programs - classes, workshops, support groups, and literature.

National Organization for Rare Disorders: NORD is a federation of more than 140 not-for-profit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders and disabilities. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service. The web site contains a searchable database of understandable information on rare disorders and an alphabetical index of over 1,100 diseases.