Crandall Health Information

Blood, Heart and Circulation 

American Heart Association
An excellent source for patient information about heart disease and stroke.  

Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
Serves as a resource directory for patient assistance and emotional support; provides educational materials and updated medical information.  

Blood Diseases and Resources Information
From the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute — This government agency supports research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases.  

Heart and Vascular Diseases
From the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute – Includes patient information covering high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases.  

National Stroke Association
This organization provides information about prevention, treatment and rehabilitation from stroke.  

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Find patient information on hundreds of disorders. Includes a list of national volunteer health organizations.   

Bones, Joints & Muscles 

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 
The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of the body’s bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.  

National Fibromyalgia Association
Patient information on a variety of topics affecting those with fibromyalgia  

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Conducts and supports research on arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and skin diseases; provides information and responds to inquiries from consumers and professionals.  

Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
Information and links to other bone-related organizations, from the National Institutes of Health  

Brain & Nervous System 

Neurosurgery On-Call
Offers a number of online patient education brochures covering a variety of neurological topics.  

American Sleep Association
A complete source for information about sleep health and sleeping disorders 

Alzheimer’s Association
Information and resources for those living with AD and their caregivers. This non-profit organization is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for AD.

Alzheimer’s Disease Fact Sheet
Current, comprehensive Alzheimer’s Disease information and resources from the National Alzheimer’s Education and Referral Center and the National Institute on Aging 

Epilepsy Foundation
The national organization that works for people affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.  

Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the source for news and information about neuromuscular diseases, MDA research and services for adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families. 

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Contains information on patient education materials, new treatment studies and other health organizations. Some information available in Spanish.  

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
An advocacy group to support those with MS. Includes information for the newly diagnosed, results of current research, and how to deal with the emotional and physical impact of the disease.  

National Sleep Foundation
Independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting sleep-related education, research, and advocacy 

Parkinson Disease
Information and resources from the National Parkinson Foundation 

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
Non-profit group supporting research in the cure and cause of Parkinson’s  

We Move
Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders is the Internet’s most comprehensive resource for movement disorder information.  

Cancer

• General Cancer 

American Cancer Society
The largest advocacy group supporting education and research in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This is an excellent resource for patient information on all types of cancer.  

American Society of Clinical Oncology
Doctors who specialize in treating cancers. Their People Living with Cancer section is an excellent resource and contains general cancer information, online brochures and a directory of oncologists.  

Cancer.gov
Extensive information on treatment, prevention, detection, and coping with effects of cancer, including NCI’s PDQ® and CANCERLIT® databases from the National Cancer Institute. This site is designed specifically for people with cancer and the people who care about them. It is a place to come back to continuously throughout diagnosis and treatment.

Cancer Information Service
The CIS is your source for the latest, most accurate cancer information for patients, their families, the general public, and health professionals. The CIS responds to calls in English and Spanish.  

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Information from this leading-edge cancer center 

Oncolink
Get comprehensive information about specific types of cancer, updates on cancer treatments and news about research advances. Information is updated daily and is written at various levels, from introductory to in-depth. 

• Specific Cancers 

Breastcancer.org
Their mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, so they can make the best decisions for their lives

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Information on leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Disease and myeloma

Lung Cancer
Lung cancer fact sheets from the American Lung Association

Men Against Breast Cancer
Non-profit organization which provides support services for men caring for women with breast cancer 

Prostate Cancer
Overview of prostate cancer, answers to common questions, diagnosis and treatment information from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Skin Cancer Foundation
National non-profit organization that deals exclusively with skin cancer

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
This site offers information about breast health and breast cancer, educational resources, resources for breast cancer news and research, and message forums for family, friends, and survivors to share and support one another. 

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
The mission of Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone  

Digestive System 

AGA Patient Center
Find doctors specializing in diseases of the digestive (GI) tract, online brochures, and gastroenterology news from Reuters Health.  

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
Includes an A-Z list of digestive disease topics as well as easy to read publications.  

Patient Information
From the American College of Gastroenterology. Find doctors specializing in diseases of the digestive (GI) tract, information about common GI problems, digestive health tips.

Ear, Nose, & Throat 

American Rhinologic Society
The ARS is the only professional organization that deals specifically with issues of sinus surgery.  

Information on Deafness
Centralized source of accurate, up-to-date, and objective information on topics dealing with deafness and hearing loss.   

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
The NIDCD conducts and supports research and disseminates information on disorders of human communication, including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.

Patient Health Info Index
Online brochures from doctors who specialize in diseases of the ear, nose and throat and who perform head and neck surgery.

Endocrine System (diabetes, thyroid, growth)

American Diabetes Association
The Nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Includes a diabetes information section, list of publications, current research and legal information. 

American Thyroid Association
Promotes research and understanding in order to prevent, diagnose and treat thyroid disease and improve quality of life. Contains online brochures and links to other thyroid-related associations. 

Human Growth Foundation
The Human Growth Foundation helps individuals with growth-related disorders, their families, and health care professionals through education, research, support, and advocacy. 

National Adrenal Diseases Foundation
Non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, information and education to individuals having diseases of the adrenal glands.  

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Information and referral service designed to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients and their families, health care professionals, and the general public. 

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Division of the National Institutes of Health that conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.  

Environmental Health  

RadTown USA
Interactive website about radiation from the EPA

ToxTown
An introduction to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places from the National Library of Medicine.   

Household products
Health and safety information on common household products. Includes auto, household & home maintenance, yard & pesticides, personal care, pet care, arts & crafts, and home office. Browse and search products, ingredients and the MSDS. From the NIH.

Eyes and Vision

American Macular Degeneration Foundation
Find general information on macular degeneration as well as the latest news on research & clinical trials 

Glaucoma Foundation
This site has general eye care information and a “Question & Answer” section 

Learn about Glaucoma 
Information and fact sheets from the Glaucoma Research Foundation 

Macular Degeneration Foundation
Information on a variety of topics regarding macular degeneration 

Macular Degeneration Partnership
This site has general information as well as links to current research on macular degeneration  

Immune System (Allergies, AIDS, Lymphatic System) 

AEGIS
AIDS Education Global Information System. AEGIS has the latest news and clinical information about AIDS.    

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association
The only national organization dedicated to addressing the problem of autoimmunity, the major cause of chronic illness. The site includes brief patient information describing more than 50 autoimmune-related diseases. Online ordering is available for additional information.  

HIV InSite
Includes information about treatment, prevention and education, social issues, statistics and epidemiology, and links to other HIV-related sites.  

Lupus Foundation of America
Their mission is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, support individuals and families affected by the disease, increase awareness of lupus among health professionals and the public, and find the causes and cure.  

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
The NIAID conducts and supports biomedical research on allergic, immunologic, and infectious diseases including HIV infection and AIDS. 

National Lymphedema Network
Provides education and guidance to lymphedema patients. Offers educational materials, a “Question Corner” and a list of support groups  

Patients & Consumers
Information on physician referral, news releases, and free online pamphlets (in English & Spanish), from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Kidneys & Urinary Tract 

American Association of Kidney Patients
Their purpose is to help patients and their families cope with the emotional, physical and social impact of kidney failure. Offers online educational resources. 

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Division of the National Institutes of Health that conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
This agency will respond to inquiries about kidney and urologic diseases. Also provides several publications free of charge.  

Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation
The only organization devoted to PKD. Contains a wealth of information about the disease.  

Lungs & Breathing

Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics
Contains a wealth of information for all who are affected by allergies or asthma.   

American Association for Respiratory Care
Respiratory therapists work with patients who have breathing disorders such as asthma, emphysema, and lung cancer. Check “Your Lung Health” for patient resources, including online health tips. 

American Lung Association
Advocates research and education in lung disease. Patient information is available from Diseases A to Z. Some information is available in Spanish. 

Lung Diseases Information
From the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute — This government agency supports research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases. 

Mental Health & Behavior

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Assists parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders affecting children and adolescence.  

American Psychological Association
The largest organization of licensed psychologists. Check out the Consumer Help Center and Psychology Topics for more information on behavioral and emotional health.  

Center for Mental Health Services
Find local mental health services. Also, provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647). More than 200 publications are available through their website. 

NAMI-North Country  
The local chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is a grass-roots group of individuals and families affected by mental illness offering emotional support, education, coping strategies and information.  

National Institute of Mental Health
This branch of the National Institutes of Health is devoted to research of mental health issues. Offers online patient pamphlets in English and Spanish.  

National Mental Health Association
The NMHA addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service.   

Mouth and Teeth 

American Association of Endodontists
This site has fact sheets, guides, and an endodontist locator 

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Choose the “Public Information” section to find links to informational pamphlets as well as an OMS finder 

American Dental Association
The ADA is the professional association of dentists dedicated to serving both the public and the profession of dentistry. Select Your Oral Health for consumer health information.   

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 

ABLEDATA
Maintained for the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, ABLEDATA is a national database of information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment. It lists over 23,000 products from approximately 2,600 domestic and international manufacturers and distributors. 

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and diseases of the body’s bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves.  

American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Includes topical information for member physicians and consumers on a variety of orthopedic and neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, polio and ALS 

American Chronic Pain Association
Raising awareness among the healthcare community, policy makers, and the public at large about issues of living with chronic pain 

American Occupational Therapy Association
Includes information about accreditation, continuing education, professional ethics and legislation. Special sections include areas for students, consumer information, and news.  

American Pain Foundation
Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people with pain by raising public awareness, providing practical information, promoting research, and advocating to remove barriers and increase effective pain management 

American Physical Therapy Association
Provides an overview of the PT profession, an APTA resource catalog, and access to highlights from the current issue of PT Magazine, as well as links to conference notices, news and current events. Also includes professional ethics, legislation, research and public relations.  

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Includes separate resource areas for professionals, students and health care consumers.  

Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page
Provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act. Special sections include: status reports, technical assistance, certification, and settlement information.  

Center for Applied Special Technology
CAST is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the use of innovative computer technology.  

National Rehabilitation Information Center
Find summaries of documents on rehabilitation and disability research; research-in-progress reports on over 300 projects funded by the NIDRR; and a list of 1200 organizations, databases, and directories.  

PTCentral
Aimed at both clinicians and health care consumers, PTCentral includes links to educational materials and a regional on-line guide to related associations, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation services. Resources include the Hosford Muscle Tables: a comprehensive and descriptive directory of each muscle of the human body.  

Skin, Hair, & Nails

American Academy of Dermatology
Their patient information includes finding a dermatologist, dermatology health topics, and contact information for various patient advocacy groups.

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Educates both the public and professionals in the areas of dermatologic surgery, research and new surgical techniques. A toll-free number provides information on certain conditions and procedures as well as referrals to dermatologic surgeons in specific geographic areas.  

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Conducts and supports research on arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and skin diseases; provides information and responds to inquiries from consumers and professionals. 

Miscellaneous

American Society of Anesthesiologists
Doctors who specialize in anesthesia & pain management. Their Patient Education link includes online patient brochures.

Lyme Disease
Information on Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections form the American Lyme Disease Foundation   

Shape Up America
Non-profit organization dedicated to helping the public achieve healthy weight through proper nutrition and increased physical activity

Well Spouse Association
A non-profit organization offering support to spousal caregivers