Links

American Medical Association Doctor Finder
Use this link to search for physicians by name, location or specialty.

BAM! Body and Mind
Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control, this website offers health, safety, and nutrition information aimed at children.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Flu Shot Clinic
A schedule of free flu shot clinics from Barnes-Jewish Hospital for the 2013 flu season

Becker Medical Library
The Bernard Becker Medical Library is the library for the Washington University School of Medicine, and offers in-depth academic information on medical topics.

Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)
Created by the U.S. Social Security Administration, BEST screens for eligibility for Medicare and several Social Security benefits. It does not include screening for assistance with Medicare prescription drug plan costs.

Consumer Health Complete
This comprehensive database offers information on a variety of consumer health issues. This resource is accessible through the database page on the St. Louis Public Library's website. Access requires a valid SLPL Library Card.

For the Sake of All
Funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health, and incorporating work by researchers at St. Louis University and Washington University, this interdisciplinary study focuses on the health and well-being of African Americans in St. Louis.

HealthCare.gov
This is the official website to learn about the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace.

HealthFinder.gov
Created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this site focuses on tools and information to help you lead a healthy life.

Health Resources and Services Administration
A division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the HRSA is dedicated to improving health care access for those who are uninsured or medically vulnerable, such as those with HIV/AIDS, pregnant women, mothers, and children.
Provides tips and health information for children and teenagers, with separate sections for parents, teens, and younger kids

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus en Espanol
Created by the National Institute of Health, MedlinePlus offers plain-language information on diseases, conditions, and wellness issues.

Medicare.gov
The official U.S. government site for Medicare

Missouri Council of the Blind
This organization provides information, resources and support for blind and visually impaired people and their families.

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
Provides unbiased, scientific clinical information on complementary and alternative therapies

Part of the National Institutes of Health, the NCCAM focuses on health practices and treatments that are not considered mainstream or part of conventional medicine. The website includes information on a variety of topics, including herbs, acupuncture, and alternative treatment safety.
This easy-to-read website features health and wellness information specific to older adults.
A resource of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, PMC is a free, full-text archive of scientific and medical journal articles.

St. Louis Children's Hospital Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center (FRC) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a pediatric health information library with consumer-friendly resources for families and the community.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Veterans Health Administration
The official site for veterans' health information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs