MedicinePlus: Health Information for Patients, Families, and Friends
(Separate Website)
Information on health from the US National Library of Medicine.
By: US National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Common Health Topics
(Separate Website)
An interactive website with the following information about common health topics: basics & causes, symptoms & types, diagnosis & tests, treatment & care, living & managing, and support & resources.
By: WebMD
The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 Implementation Timeline A PDF that shows the timeline of the recently passed health care legislation, and when changes go into effect.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
Plain Language Summary of the Health Care Reform Bill
(Separate Website)
An article which resolves some common questions about the recent passage of the new health care legislation.
By: The Examiner
How the Health Bill Affects You
(Separate Website)
Detailed chart showing how the recently passed health care legislation affects your insurance.
By: Chicago Tribune
DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS
Consumer Education: What You Need To Know To Use Medicine Safely
(Separate Website)
A medicine safety guide with information about: antibiotics, internet purchases, overseas purchases, ensuring safety, generic drugs, misusing drugs, OTC drugs, and links to other great resources.
By: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Don't Buy These Drugs Over The Internet or From Foreign Sources
(Separate Website)
Information about drugs to avoid buying over the Internet or from foreign sources because of the known health risks.
By: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Prescription Drug Assistance and Discounts
(Separate Website)
Links to many prescription drug assistance programs, plus other types of assistance programs.
By: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
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