Health Information Resources
This subject guide provides trusted health information for wellness, medical conditions, and healthcare services.
Note: Resources marked with an asterisk (*) are available in Spanish.
🩺 General Health Resources
MedlinePlus *
Medical encyclopedia from the National Library of Medicine with plain-language articles, drug information, and videos.
Mayo Clinic *
Trusted clinical information on diseases, symptoms, and treatments written and reviewed by medical professionals.
Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org ↗)
WebMD
Health news, symptom checker, and easy-to-read guides for common conditions and medications.
Cleveland Clinic
Expert-reviewed articles, wellness advice, and patient education from a leading U.S. hospital system.
Cleveland Clinic (clevelandclinic.org ↗)
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Research-based health information with detailed explanations of conditions, procedures, and treatments.
Johns Hopkins (hopkinsmedicine.org ↗)
Merck Manuals
Comprehensive medical reference with in-depth explanations for both the public and healthcare professionals.
Merck Manuals (merckmanuals.com ↗)
PA Health Department
Official state health updates, disease information, and public health guidance for Pennsylvania residents.
LVHN Healthy You Blog
Local health news, expert interviews, and wellness tips from Lehigh Valley Health Network.
🏥 Physicians & Hospitals
AMA Doctor Finder
Search tool to locate licensed U.S. physicians by specialty, location, and credentials.
Board Certification Lookup
Verify a doctor’s board certification, specialties, and training background.
Certification Matters (certificationmatters.org ↗)
PA License Verification
Official database to confirm licenses and credentials of Pennsylvania healthcare providers.
PA Hospital Directory
Interactive map to locate hospitals and medical centers across Pennsylvania.
PA Hospitals (haponline.org ↗)
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Regional healthcare system offering primary care, specialty services, and hospital care.
St. Luke’s Health Network
Comprehensive regional hospital system with a wide range of medical specialties and services.
🎗️ Cancer
American Cancer Society *
Information on cancer types, treatment options, prevention, and patient support services.
PDQ Cancer Database *
Evidence-based summaries of cancer treatments, screening, and supportive care.
National Cancer Institute
Federal resource for cancer research, clinical trials, and educational materials.
🦠 Infectious Disease (COVID-19)
CDC COVID-19
Official U.S. guidance on prevention, symptoms, vaccines, and public health updates.
World Health Organization
Global data, trends, and public health recommendations related to COVID-19.
🤰 Childbirth
MedlinePlus Childbirth *
Information on pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care.
🍬 Diabetes
American Diabetes Association *
Resources on prevention, daily management, and research on diabetes.
🫃 Digestive Health
MedlinePlus Digestive *
Patient-friendly information on digestive diseases, symptoms, and treatments.
Digestive Health (nlm.nih.gov ↗)
NIDDK *
Research and educational resources on digestive, kidney, and metabolic diseases.
❤️ Heart Disease
American Heart Association *
Guidance on heart health, prevention, treatment, and healthy lifestyle choices.
⚕️ Chronic Conditions
CDC Chronic Disease Center
Information on managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.
CDC Chronic Disease (cdc.gov ↗)
National Institutes of Health
Research-based information and resources covering a wide range of chronic illnesses.
MedlinePlus – Chronic Conditions *
Easy-to-read guides to long-term conditions, treatments, and self-care strategies.
MedlinePlus Chronic (nlm.nih.gov ↗)
🧬 Preventive Care & Screenings
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Evidence-based recommendations for screenings, counseling, and preventive care by age and risk.
USPSTF (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org ↗)
CDC Preventive Health
Guidelines for vaccines, screenings, and everyday prevention strategies for all age groups.
MyHealthfinder (Health.gov)
Personalized tool that creates prevention checklists based on age, sex, and health needs.
🧠 Neurodivergent Conditions
Autism – MedlinePlus *
Overview of autism spectrum disorder including symptoms, diagnosis, and support resources.
CDC Autism
Public health data, research, and guidance related to autism spectrum disorder.
PA Autism
Pennsylvania-based services, programs, and support for individuals and families.
ADHD – MedlinePlus *
Information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for ADHD.
CDC ADHD
Research, statistics, and treatment guidelines for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
🧘 Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health *
Research-based information on mental health conditions, treatments, and current studies.
988 Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential 24/7 support for people in emotional distress or crisis.
988 Lifeline (988lifeline.org ↗)
💊 Substance Use & Addiction
SAMHSA Helpline
National helpline offering treatment referrals and support for substance use and mental health issues.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Scientific research and educational materials on drug use, addiction, and prevention.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Peer-led support groups and recovery resources for individuals with alcohol use disorder.
Narcotics Anonymous
Peer support network for individuals recovering from drug addiction.
👨👩👧 Health by Age & Gender
Seniors *
Health topics for older adults (nlm.nih.gov ↗)
Women *
Women’s health information and preventive care (womenshealth.gov ↗)
Men *
Common men’s health topics and prevention (nlm.nih.gov ↗)
Teens *
Reliable teen-focused health information (nlm.nih.gov ↗)
Children *
Child-friendly health education and topics (kidshealth.org ↗)
💳 Health Insurance
Healthcare.gov *
Federal marketplace to compare and enroll in health insurance plans (healthcare.gov ↗)
PA Insurance Department
State guidance on insurance coverage, rights, and regulations (pa.gov ↗)
CHIP *
Low-cost health coverage for children in Pennsylvania (chipcoverspakids.com ↗)
Medicare *
Federal health insurance program for seniors and eligible individuals (medicare.gov ↗)
Medicare Rights
Advocacy and education to help people understand and use Medicare (medicarerights.org ↗)
💊 Medications
MedlinePlus Drugs *
Drug uses, side effects, and interactions (nlm.nih.gov ↗)
Physician’s Desk Reference
Professional drug reference with prescribing information (pdr.net ↗)
📊 Health Statistics
County Data
Local health data and statistics for Monroe County (pa.gov ↗)
County Rankings
Compare health outcomes and factors across U.S. counties (countyhealthrankings.org ↗)
PA State Data
Statewide health data, reports, and trends (pa.gov ↗)
Federal Data
National health statistics and quick data summaries (cdc.gov ↗)
⚠️ Health Fraud & Misinformation
Federal Trade Commission – Health Scams
Consumer alerts and advice on identifying false claims, fake treatments, and online health scams.
FDA Consumer Updates
Safety alerts, recalls, and guidance on medications, supplements, and medical products.
NIH – Health Information Literacy
Guidance on evaluating online health information and understanding reliable medical sources.
📜 End-of-Life Planning & Advance Directives
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Guidance on hospice care, advance directives, and support for patients and families.
Five Wishes
User-friendly advance directive form covering medical care, comfort, and personal preferences.
Five Wishes (fivewishes.org ↗)
National Institute on Aging
Planning tools and guidance for advance care decisions, caregiving, and aging-related health issues.
🌐 Multilingual Health
Health Information Translations
CDC Multilingual
CDC health information available in multiple languages (cdc.gov ↗)
MedlinePlus Languages
Health topics and resources in dozens of languages (nlm.nih.gov ↗)