Resources
Health & wellness
AGING
National Institute on Aging – Health information on aging related topics such as Alzheimer’s, menopause, and advanced care planning.
DIABETES
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Prevention Center a division of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
Center for Disease Control & Prevention Recognized Lifestyle Change Programs
American Association of Diabetes Educators Program finderHEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Healthcare-associated infections
HOSPITAL RATINGS/COMPARE
MEDICAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
HealthFinder.gov – Medical information and resources on topics from A-Z.
Mayo Clinic – Health information searchable by disease and conditions, symptoms, drugs and supplements.
Medline – Health information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine includes medical encyclopedia, health topics, drugs, herbs, and supplements, and a link to MedLine Plus Magazine.MENTAL HEALTH and SUBSTANCE ABUSE
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Help Line of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers brochures and fact sheets on mental health disorders and related topics for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public.
National Suicide Prevention LifelineOPIOID USE DISORDER
Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations Search Tool
Opioid Treatment Program Directory – U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
U.S. Health and Human Services Department – Opioid Epidemic
U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration – Opioid Crisis
U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse – Opioids
Healthcare and policy news
Healthcare industry news
Bridge Magazine Michigan Health Watch
Kaiser Health News is a nonprofit news service covering health issues. It is an editorially independent program of the Kaiser Family Foundation, which is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente.
National Public Radio – HealthHealthcare policy
Greater Detroit Area Health Council – GDAHC is a non-profit organization working to develop strategic partnerships that increase access to care, improve the value and manage the cost of health.
Kaiser Family Foundation – information on key health policy issues including Medicaid, Medicare, health reform, global health.
U.S. & state healthcare agencies
Michigan agencies
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services – provides public assistance, child and family welfare services, and oversees health policy and management.
Federal agencies
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America’s health care system.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – protects public health through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – seeks to strengthen and modernize the U.S. health care system, to provide access to high quality care and improved health at lower costs.