Recommended Websites

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These websites have been picked by our reference librarians to assist you in gathering information. This is not meant to be a complete directory of web resources, but a collection of useful resources..

Health and Medicine

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

Community Outreach Information Network (COIN)
Direct access to four health sciences libraries affiliated with VCU.

Medicare.gov
Detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the U.S.

MedlinePlus
Information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, other government agencies and health-related organizations. Searchable medical journal articles and information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.

Network of Care 
Resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools.

SeniorNavigator 
Aging and disability resources.

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator 
Drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs in the U.S.

Virginia Health Information Network (VHIP)
Health news updated daily and videos on all sorts of health topics. Detailed information about many diseases, medical conditions, and prescription drugs; explanations of lab tests; children's medical dictionary; ways to find (and rate) doctors and hospitals; food safety and nutrition; and links to state health resources and national organizations.

Virginia Board of Medicine Practitioner Information 
Information on Virginia's doctors of medicine, osteopathy and podiatry.

Virginia Health Careers Manual 


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