On Campus
Student Health CenterThe Student Health Center is a licensed medical office that is open full-time to students (full/part-time) and some dependents.
- Physical examinations
- Cultures and lab work
- STD consultations and treatment
- Routine examinations
- TB test
- Some vaccinations
- Asthma treatment
- Services for dependents (if enrolled)
- Family planning
- Referrals to specialists
- Prescriptions
- Free birth control
Gateway SitesThe National Women's Health Information Center
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 allowing visitors to read and download a wide variety of materials developed by HHS, other Federal agencies, and private sector resources.
National Women's Health Resource Center
The NWHRC web site is a clearinghouse for women's health information with a Health Center covering over seventy-five topics ranging from aging to weight management.
The National Guideline Clearinghouse
The National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) is a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines from government and professional organizations. One can search the database by keyword, disease/condition, treatment/intervention or organization.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
This web site is an important resource for complementary and alternative medicine information and is nicely divided into a section for patients and practitioners and another for researchers.
New York Times' Women's Health Site
This site, part of the New York Times website, includes a pull-down menu titled "Women's Resources" that links to pages with information on many health subjects and annotated lists of relevant links.
HealthWeb is a list of non-commercial, health-related, Internet-accessible resources developed by cooperating university libraries. The information is very dense, but wide-ranging.
Society for Women's Health Research
AssociationsFor an overview of women's health research there is no better starting point than this web site which includes an annual collection of scientific research findings from medical/health groups, university-based research, the National Institutes of Health and private industry.
American Medical Women's Association
AMWA is an organization of 10,000 women physicians and medical students dedicated to serving as a unique voice for women's health and the advancement of women in medicine. The AMWA web site is a valuable resource for finding authoritative women's health information.
AMA's web site offers two excellent sections for women's health information. Under Consumer Health Information, one can link 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.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Fertility & Family PlanningThis 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 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.
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.
Women's Special Health ConcernsAutoimmune Diseases and Disorders
American Autoimmune Related Diseases AssociationThis 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.
Cancer
CancerNet (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 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 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.
Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension & Stroke
American Heart Association Women's WebThe 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.
Clinical Trials
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing ServiceCenterWatch 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 (diethylstilbestrol)
DES Action USADES 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.
Diabetes
American Diabetes AssociationPatients, 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.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis AssociationThe 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.
HIV/AIDS
Women AliveThis 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.
STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
CDC Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases PreventionThis web site's abundance of full-text information on specific diseases makes it an excellent starting point for finding reliable STD facts and information.
National Institute of Mental Health
Emotional & Mental HealthThe 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.
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 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.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Violence Against WomenThis 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.
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.
American Dietetic Association
Nutrition & FitnessThis site's best offerings are full-length documents on nutrition related to heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, and weight management.
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.
Administration on Aging
Older WomenThe 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.
The North American Menopause Society
The NAMS web site is an effective tool for learning about menopause and locating related resources.
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.
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.
Health Information for Minority Women
Women of ColorThis 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
Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Persons(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.
Women with Disabilities
Women with DisabilitiesThis site addresses important health issues for a variety of disabilities including physical, neurological, hearing, speech, and visual impairment.
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.
Adapted from: Shedivy, Joan M. 2001 A Guide to Women's Health on the Web. Reference Services Review 29(1): 40-52.
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