American Medical Association
Two excellent sections for women are offered: nder Consumer
Health Information is to the Women's Health page, which offers easy-to-understand
information on topics such as breast cancer, caring for your body, menopause,
osteoporosis and contraceptive choices. In the Journals section, is a link
to JAMA's Women's Health Information Center.
American Medical Women's Association
The AMWA web site is a valuable resource for finding authoritative
women's health information.
Society for Women's Health Research
This website offers an overview of women's health research
including scientific research findings from medical/health groups, university-based
research, the National Institutes of Health and private industry.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine
This important resource for complementary and alternative
medicine information is divided into sections for patients and practitioners
and researchers.
The National Guideline Clearinghouse
The National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) is a comprehensive
database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines from government
and professional organizations.
The National Women's Health
Information
NWHIC is a project of the Office on Women's Health
in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which was established
in 1991. NWHIC is a first-rate gateway to a vast array of women's health
information resources.
National Women's Health Resource
Center
The NWHRC web site is a clearinghouse for women's health
information covering over seventy-five topics ranging from aging to weight
management.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa
and Associated Disorders
The ANAD web site has authoritative, factual information
on definitions, warning signs, studies and therapies used in treating anorexia
and bulimia.
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol
and Drug Information
The NCADI web site has a substantial collection of prevention,
intervention and treatment resources designed for the general public, teachers,
parents, youth and prevention/treatment professionals. The best way to access
information is to search one of the site's twelve databases such as the
Prevention Materials Database (PMD) and the Treatment Resource Database
(TRD).
National Institute of Mental Health
The NIMH web site is an excellent resource for information
on anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism,
bipolar disorder, child and adolescent mental health, children & violence,
depression, learning disabilities, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic
disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia and social phobias.
Abortion Clinics OnLine
Abortion Clinics OnLine is a directory of websites of over
200 providers of abortion services and other reproductive health care. Visitors
can view clinic lists organized by category (e.g. late abortion, general
anesthesia, emergency contraception), alphabetically, or by state.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
ASRM is devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive
medicine and biology and promoting the study of reproduction and reproductive
disorders. The ASRM web site is logically organized with large sections
designed for patients, health professionals and media professionals.
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
NAIC is a service of the Children's Bureau in the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. The value of this web site lies in its three
searchable databases.
Planned Parenthood Federation
of America
This web site offers an impressive array of factual information
on birth control methods, sexually transmitted infections, safer sex, abortion
and guides for pregnancy and parenting. A directory of Planned Parenthood
Health Centers allows searching by zip code, state name or by clicking on
a United States map.
American Dietetic Association - Nutrition
and Health Campaign for Women
This site's best offerings are full-length documents on nutrition
related to heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, and weight
management.
Melpomene Institute
Melpomene Institute helps girls and women of all ages link
physical activity and health through research, publication and education.
The main feature of the site is the Library, a collection of two dozen subjects
ranging from body image to women of color. Each subject links to a full-text
document and related web resources.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
This web site serves as an information and referral center
for battered women and their children, the general public, media, allied
and member agencies and organizations.
National Coalition
Against Sexual Assault
A reliable source of information on myths and facts related
to sexual assault with easy-to read documents on topics such as sexual harassment
and what to do when someone you care for has been sexually assaulted.
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
The RAINN web site is useful for those seeking a local crisis
center and anyone wanting to learn more about rape, abuse and incest. One
can conduct a comprehensive search for crisis and counseling centers by
state and link to a list of state coalitions against sexual assault including
web pages when available.
Administration on Aging
The AoA web site offers an expansive collection of educational
and referral information for older people, their caregivers, health care
professionals and those interested in learning about this rapidly growing
population.
Alzheimer's Association
This web site is easy to navigate with major sections devoted
to persons with Alzheimer's disease, caregivers, health care professionals,
researchers, and the media.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
The NOF web site is an excellent source of high quality information.
Health consumers can find facts and illustrations concerned with osteoporosis,
bone health and bone density.
The North American Menopause Society
The NAMS web site is an effective tool for learning about
menopause and locating related resources.
Center for Research on Women with
Disabilities
This web site offers health and wellness information on topics
such as chronic conditions, health maintenance, reproductive health, sexuality
and mental health.
Women with DisAbilities
This site addresses important health issues for a variety
of disabilities including physical, neurological, hearing, speech, and visual
impairment.
Health Information for
Minority Women
This site offers excellent information addressing special
health concerns of women of color. It is organized into major sections for
each of the following four racial and ethnic minority groups: African American,
American Indian / Alaskan Native, Asian / Pacific Islander, and Hispanic
/ Latina.
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
(GLMA) is a non-profit organization of 2,000 medical
professionals representing the interests of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender (LGBT) physicians and medical students, as well as millions
of LGBT patients. For those seeking information on LGBT health issues this
web site is a useful resource.
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
This web site's extensive coverage of autoimmune diseases
and disorders, such as as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and multiple
sclerosis, makes it an excellent introduction to the subject.
American Diabetes Association
Patients, physicians, researchers and the general public
will find valuable information on this web site. A major section on diabetes
information links to full-text documents on the two types of diabetes, nutrition,
exercise, recipes, recommendations and special sections for the newly diagnosed
and African-Americans.
American
Heart Association Women's Web
The AHA's Women's Web site, also called "Take Wellness
to Heart", is a premier resource for those who want factual information
on women's heart disease and stroke, as well as the related problem of high
blood pressure.
CDC Division of Sexually Transmitted
Diseases Prevention
This web site's abundance of full-text information on specific
diseases makes it an excellent starting point for finding reliable STD facts
and information.
CenterWatch Clinical Trials
Listing Service
CenterWatch offers an international listing of clinical trials,
research studies that test a new treatment. This web site holds a wealth
of information related to clinical trials, such as a listing of more than
41,000 government- and industry-sponsored clinical trials, as well as new
drug therapies recently approved by the FDA.
DES Action USA
DES is a synthetic form of estrogen that was prescribed from
the early 1940s until 1971 to help women with certain complications of pregnancy.
This web site is an authoritative source of current information about DES
and health risks and care for DES daughters, sons and women who took DES.
Endometriosis Association
The Endometriosis Association (EA) is a non-profit, self-help
organization founded by women for women. This web site contains useful resources
for patients and researchers interested in endometriosis.
National Alliance
of Breast Cancer Organizations
The NABCO web site is an excellent place to find current
breast cancer and breast health material, information about breast cancer
research and events, and resources for further information.
National Cancer Institute
An authoritative source of current cancer information, this
site is highly recommended for health professionals, basic researchers,
patients and anyone interested in learning more about this complex topic.
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
This web site is recommended for its resources directed at
patients and their families, and for its up-to-date information on cervical
cancer research and treatment.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
The NOCC web site provides useful information about ovarian
cancer and a support network for women affected by the disease. One can
read up on prevention methods, risk factors and symptoms and find sources
for further information.
Women Alive
This web site offers a wide range of helpful material written
for the newly diagnosed HIV positive woman. One can read about HIV transmission,
opportunistic infections that affect only women, and treatment options ranging
from antivirals and prophylactics to alternative therapies.
If you have any comments about this information page, please contact: liddeje@auburn.edu Last update: 09/01/04
Adapted from: Shedivy, J.M. 2001 A Guide to Women's Health on the Web. Reference Services Review 29(1): 40-52.