AMA Physician Select, On-Line Doctor Finder »
Included as part of the American Medical Association web site, this directory provides information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States and its possessions, including more than 650,000 doctors of medicine (MD) and doctors of osteopathy or osteopathic medicine (DO). Search by name or medical specialty and limit by geographic area to retrieve information regarding each physician's name, office address with map, education, specialty, awards, etc.

Ask Dr. Weil »
Dr. Andrew Weil, author of "Eight Weeks to Optimum Health", answers questions on a variety of health topics. Dr. Weil's approach combines alternative and conventional medicine.

Centers for Disease Control »
Find out which vaccines you might need if you are traveling outside the country, or click on "In the News" and you can check out the latest health rumors and hoaxes.

Drug Information from MEDLINEplus »
Online access to the United States Pharmacopoeia. Provides information on the proper use of medication, details on side effects, etc. Covers over 9000 drugs.

Healthfinder »
Calling itself a gateway consumer health information web site, this site created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, organizes links to information resources from the federal government, state and local agencies, not for profit organizations, and universities.

HealthInfoIowa »
An Iowa-focused health information web site from the State Library of Iowa. Provides health information resources located in Iowa, links to authoritative general health information web sites, resources for evaluating online health information, resources for health care providers and professionals, resources to help librarians serve customers looking for health information, and resources to help students looking for information on health issues.

HealthWorld Online »
"Home of self-Managed Care," includes information on many alternative therapies. Most of the members of the advisory board have an M.D. or Ph.D.

InteliHealth> »
General medical site featuring Harvard Medical School's Consumer Health Information. By clicking on 'Ask the Expert,' you can submit a question to healthcare professionals affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

Iowa Board of Medical Examiners »
Regulating body for Iowa physicians. Includes information on upcoming hearings.

Iowa Board of Medical Examiners Docfinder »
Search for Iowa physicians, both M.D.s and D.O.s, by name, specialty, or the town in which they practice.

Iowa Division of Health Facilities Report Cards »
information is provided to assist you in reviewing or selecting health care facilities (including nursing homes) that can provide services for your family members.

Iowa Go Local: local health care listings » 
Take advantage of this free online directory that connects citizens with healthcare providers across Iowa. You can search any of the 99 counties in Iowa by location, providers, or health issues.  If the county you choose does not have a practitioner the site refers you to agencies that serve the county, even if the agency is in another state.

Iowa Hospital PricePoint System »
From the Iowa Hospital Association, this site provides details on typical charges at Iowa hospitals, broken down by procedures.

MayoClinic.com »
Broad-range medical information. Content is developed and/or reviewed by Mayo Clinic physicians. Information supplied in response to searches includes the date of the material.

MECCA Services:  substance abuse and behavioral health services »
MECCA is a not-for-profit organization that serves the Iowa counties of Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Polk, Warren, and Washington.  They address gambling, alcoholism and a wide spectrum of other addiction issues.  Financial aid is available for those who qualify.  MECCA has regional offices in Des Moines, (515) 262-0349 and Iowa City, (319) 351-4357.

Merck Manual Home Edition »
Free online access to medical information from one of the best-known publishers in the field. Well-illustrated.

National Library of Medicine »
The world's largest biomedical library. Features the Medline bibliographic database covering the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and the preclinical sciences. Their MedLine Plus page has extensive information from trusted sources on over 600 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials.

National Institutes of Health »
Comprehensive site from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The 'Advanced Search' page is an excellent option on a site with so much content.

Nutrition Breakdowns from the USDA »
Provides food data on almost everything.  Includes the usual minerals and fats, then adds lipids, a wide range of amino acids, and 2 kinds of calories.  Extremely detailed and authoritative.

Nutrition.gov »
This federal resource is a guide offering easy access to government web sites with reliable and accurate information on nutrition and dieting guidance.