Health Care Resources

Patient Advocacy, Financial Assistance, and Health Care Management

The Alliance for Patient Access: https://allianceforpatientaccess.org/

Patient Advocate Foundation: http://www.patientadvocate.org/

National Financial Resource Directory: https://www.patientadvocate.org/explore-our-resources/national-financial-resource-directory/

Partnership for Prescription Assistance: https://www.pparx.org/

Engaged Patients: https://engagedpatients.org/

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship: https://www.canceradvocacy.org/

Self-Management Resource Center (formerly the The Stanford Patient Education Research Center): https://www.selfmanagementresource.com/

Health Care System and Coverage

US Department of Health and Human Services Healthcare Marketplace: https://www.healthcare.gov/

The Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: https://www.cms.gov/cciio/index.html

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Roadmap to Better Care: https://www.cms.gov/

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Medicaid website: https://www.medicaid.gov/

National Association of Medicaid Directors: http://medicaiddirectors.org/

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Medicare: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare.html?redirect=/home/medicare.asp

State Medicaid Programs

Alabama
http://medicaid.alabama.gov/ 
Welcome to the Alabama Medicaid Agency! Medicaid is a state/federal program that pays for medical and long-term care services for low-income pregnant women, children, certain people on Medicare, individuals with disabilities and nursing home residents. These individuals must meet certain income and other requirements.

Alaska
http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/medicaid/default.aspx
Medicaid, an entitlement program created by the federal government, is the primary public program for financing basic health and long-term care services for low-income Alaskans. It is funded fifty percent by federal funds and fifty percent by State general funds. The program focuses on coverage for low-income children, pregnant women, families, the elderly, blind and the permanently disabled. The federal government establishes guidelines that requires the state to cover specific categories of people and types of benefits. It is, however, the legislature’s responsibility to determine which services are to be covered, the qualifying standards and the categories of people who will be eligible for benefits under the Medicaid program. Within these guidelines and constraints, the Department of Health Services has considerable flexibility in establishing financial eligibility criteria, benefit packages and payment policies.

Arizona
http://www.azahcccs.gov/
Welcome to Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona’s Medicaid agency that offers health care programs to serve Arizona residents. Individuals must meet certain income and other requirements to obtain services.

Arkansas
https://medicaid.mmis.arkansas.gov/
Medicaid is a program that helps pay for medically necessary medical services for needy and low-income persons. It uses state and federal government money. The Department of Human Services (DHS) runs the Medicaid program in Arkansas. Medicaid and Medicare are different programs. Medicare is federal health insurance. It pays for medical services for aged and disabled persons.

California
www.dhcs.ca.gov/Pages/default.aspx
What is Medi-Cal? Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal is supported by federal and state taxes.

Colorado
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/colorado-medicaid
Colorado Medicaid is public health insurance for families, children, pregnant women, persons who are blind or persons with disabilities and the elderly for Colorado residents.

Connecticut
http://portal.ct.gov/dss/Services/Health-and-Home-Care
The Medicaid program provides for remedial, preventive, and long term medical care for income eligible aged, blind or disabled individuals, and families with children. Payment is made directly to health care providers, by the department, for services delivered to eligible individuals. The program complies with federal Medicaid law (Title XIX of the Social Security Act) and regulations in order to receive 50% reimbursement from the federal government.

Delaware
http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dmma/medicaid.html
Medicaid furnishes medical assistance to eligible low-income families and to eligible aged, blind and/or disabled people whose income is insufficient to meet the cost of necessary medical services. Medicaid pays for: doctor visits, hospital care, labs, prescription drugs, transportation, routine shots for children, mental health and substance abuse services.

Florida
http://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/access-florida-food-medical-assistance-cash/medicaid
Medicaid provides Medical coverage to low income individuals and families. The state and federal government share the costs of the Medicaid program. Medicaid services in Florida are administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration.

Georgia
https://medicaid.georgia.gov/
As the largest division in Community Health, Medicaid Division administers the Medicaid program, which provides health care for children, pregnant women, and people who are aging, blind and disabled.

Hawaii
http://hawaii.gov/health/disability-services/neurotrauma/key-services-medical.html
Medicare is our Nation’s basic health insurance program for people 65 and older, regardless of their income, who qualify for Social Security benefits, and for some people under 65 who are disabled.

Idaho
http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Default.aspx?TabId=123
Medicaid has different programs available that provide health coverage for: Children under age 19; Parents or other related adults with children under age 19; Pregnant women; Women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or pre-cancer; People aged 65 or older; People who are blind or disabled (using Social Security criteria).

Illinois
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30359
Welcome to the Web site for Healthcare and Family Services, the state agency dedicated to improving the lives of Illinois families through healthcare coverage and child support services. Our mission is to empower Illinois residents to lead healthier and more independent lives by providing adequate access to healthcare coverage at a reasonable cost, and by establishing and enforcing child support obligations. We are proud to make a positive difference in the lives of Illinoisans.

Indiana
http://member.indianamedicaid.com/
Welcome to Indiana Medicaid. On this site, you can learn about the different Medicaid programs and how to apply. Check out our Eligibility Guide to learn about eligibility for certain programs and see if you may qualify. Current Members can learn about your rights and responsibilities and how to access services. Check out the Member Rights and Responsibilities for critical member information.

Iowa
https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/welcome-iowa-medicaid
Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (IME) is the division of the Iowa Department of Human Services that administers the Medicaid program. This website will inform you about the IME, Provider resources and Member resources.

Kansas
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/172/Medicaid
The Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) is responsible for purchasing health services for children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, the aged, and the elderly through the Medicaid program, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the state-funded MediKan program.

Kentucky
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/Pages/default.aspx
Kentucky Medicaid Member Information Page: This is the Kentucky Medicaid Member Information page. Listed below are some frequently asked questions and information regarding member services.

Louisiana
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/1/n/331
Medicaid is the state’s health coverage program for low-income residents who meet certain eligibility qualifications.

Maine
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/
Office of MaineCare Services. The Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) oversees: MaineCare (also known as Medicaid); Maine RX Plus; Drugs for the Elderly and Disabled. MaineCare Services coordinates the programs and benefits, assures that they operate under consistent policy in keeping with the Department’s goals and Federal mandates, and ensures that they are administered effectively and efficiently.

Maryland
https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/shop-and-compare/medicaid-basics-and-benefits/
Welcome to Maryland Medical Programs, the State of Maryland’s health information resource. Brought to you be the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).

Massachusetts
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/
What is MassHealth? MassHealth is a public health insurance program for eligible low and medium-income residents of Massachusetts. MassHealth is the name used in Massachusetts for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), combined in one program.

Michigan
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/medicaid
The Plan covers Michigan’s agreement with the federal government for: beneficiary eligibility; covered services; and, reimbursement for medical services under the program.

Minnesota
http://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/medical-assistance.jsp
Medical Assistance (MA) is the largest of Minnesota’s publicly funded health care programs. It provided coverage for a monthly average of 733,000 low-income people in state fiscal year 2012. Three-fourths of those were children and families, pregnant women and adults without children. The others were people 65 or older and people who have disabilities. Most enrollees get their health care through health plans. The rest get care on a fee-for-service basis, with providers billing the state directly for services provided. MA is Minnesota’s Medicaid program, funded with state and federal funds. The Minnesota Department of Human Services oversees the program statewide.

Mississippi
http://www.medicaid.ms.gov/
Medicaid is a national health care program. It helps pay for medical services for low-income people. For those eligible for full Medicaid services, Medicaid is paid to providers of health care. Providers are doctors, hospitals and pharmacists who accept Medicaid.

Missouri
https://dss.mo.gov/mhd/
MO HealthNet coverage is automatically available to all recipients of MO HealthNet, Nursing Care, Home and Community-based Services, Supplemental Aid to the Blind, Blind Pension, and Adult Supplemental Payments. The purpose of the MO HealthNet program is to provide medical services to persons who meet certain eligibility requirements as determined by FSD. The goals of the MO HealthNet program are to promote good health, to prevent illness and premature death, to correct or limit disability, to treat illness, and to provide rehabilitation to persons with disabilities. Eligible persons receive a MO HealthNet Identification Card or a letter from the local FSD office.

Montana
https://dphhs.mt.gov/montanahealthcareprograms/memberservices
Montana Medicaid is health care coverage for some low-income adults. Medicaid is run by DPHHS (the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services).
Healthy Montana Kids Plus (HMK Plus) used to be called children’s Medicaid, before October 1, 2009. HMK Plus is health care coverage for low-income children in Montana and is also run by DPHHS. All medically necessary services are provided to children covered by HMK Plus.

Nebraska
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Medicaid-Eligibility.aspx
Nebraska Medicaid covers many medically necessary services from health providers who participate in the Nebraska Medicaid program. Some preventive services, such as well child check-ups and childhood vaccines, are also covered.

Nevada
http://dhhs.nv.gov/Find_Assistance/Medical_Assistance/
The Division of Health Care Financing and Policy (DHCFP) works in partnership with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to assist in providing quality medical care for eligible individuals and families with low incomes and limited resources. The medical programs are known as Medicaid and Nevada Check Up.

New Hampshire
http://www.dhhs.nh.gov/ombp/medicaid/index.htm
NH Medicaid is a federal and state funded health care program that serves a wide range of needy individuals and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. The program works to ensure that eligible adults and children have access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying providers to deliver covered services to eligible recipients.

New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/medicaid/
Medicaid provides health insurance to parents/caretakers and dependent children, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. These programs pay for hospital services, doctor visits, prescriptions, nursing home care and other healthcare needs, depending on what program a person is eligible for.

New Mexico
http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/
Medicaid is a partnership between each state and the federal government to provide low cost or no cost medical care to those who need it most. Eligibility for all Medicaid programs is based on citizenship, residency, income and other factors (such as resource levels, medical factors and sometimes, an individual’s current health insurance coverage status). Income eligibility for all Medicaid programs is based on a percentage of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

New York
https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/
Medicaid is a program for New Yorkers who can’t afford to pay for medical care.

North Carolina
https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance program for low-income individuals and families who cannot afford health care costs. Medicaid serves low-income parents, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Medicaid is a little different, depending on who you are and your situation.

North Dakota
http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/medicalserv/medicaid/
Medicaid was authorized in 1966 for the purpose of providing an effective base upon which to provide comprehensive and uniform medical services that enable persons previously limited by their circumstances to receive needed medical care. It is within this broad concept that the Medicaid Program in North Dakota participates with the medical community in attempting to strengthen existing medical services in the state.
Funding is shared by federal and state governments, with eligibility determined at the county level.
Medicaid pays for health services for qualifying families with children, and people who are pregnant, elderly, or disabled. Over 60,000 people in North Dakota are receiving this important health coverage.

Ohio
https://medicaid.ohio.gov/
Launched in July 2013, the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is Ohio’s first Executive-level Medicaid agency. With a network of approximately 130,000 active providers, ODM delivers health care coverage to more than 2.9 million residents of Ohio on a daily basis. Working closely with stakeholders, advocates, medical professionals, and fellow state agencies, the agency continues to find new ways to modernize Medicaid in Ohio.

Oklahoma
http://www.okhca.org/
SoonerCare, Oklahoma’s Medicaid program, provides health care to children under the age of 19, adults with children under the age of 18, pregnant women and people who are older than 65 or have blindness or another disability.

Oregon
http://www.oregon.gov/oha/healthplan/Pages/index.aspx
Medicaid provides health care insurance for low-income residents through a federal and state partnership. Federal regulations provide a framework for each state to build a unique Medicaid program or State Medicaid Plan.

Pennsylvania
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Medical-Assistance.aspx
Medical Assistance, also known as Medicaid, and sometimes referred to as MA, pays for health care services for eligible individuals

Rhode Island
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Programs/index.php
The Rhode Island Medical Assistance Program, also known as “Medicaid” is a federal- and state-funded program that pays for medical and health related services for eligible Rhode Islanders.

South Carolina
https://www.scdhhs.gov/site-page/medicaid
Medicaid is South Carolina’s aid program by which the federal and state governments share the cost of providing medical care for needy persons who have low income.

South Dakota
http://dss.sd.gov/medicaid/
The Department of Social Services Division of Economic Assistance is responsible for administering the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) Programs to help low income individuals, families and children.

Tennessee
https://www.tn.gov/tenncare/members-applicants/eligibility/tenncare-medicaid.html
The Medicaid program provides medical benefits to eligible individuals who may have no medical insurance or inadequate medical insurance. Medicaid became law in 1965 as a jointly funded cooperative between the federal and state governments to assist states in providing adequate medical care to eligible individuals. Although the Federal government establishes general guidelines for the program, the Medicaid program requirements are established by each State. Whether or not a person is eligible for Medicaid will depend on the State where he or she lives.

Texas
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip
The State Plan is the officially recognized document describing the nature and scope of the State of Texas Medicaid program. As required under Section 1902 of the Social Security Act, the plan was developed by our state and approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Essentially, the plan is our state’s agreement that it will conform to the requirements of the Social Security Act and the official issuances of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Utah
http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/provhtml/general_info.html
The Utah Medicaid program pays medical bills for people who qualify for a category of Medicaid; who have low income or cannot afford the cost of health care; who have resources (assets) under the federal limit for the category of Medicaid.

Vermont
http://www.vtmedicaid.com/#/home
Medicaid provides low-cost or free coverage for low-income children, young adults under age 21, parents, pregnant women, caretaker relatives, people who are blind or disabled and those age 65 or older.

Virginia
www.dmas.virginia.gov/
Welcome to the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) homepage. DMAS is the agency that administers Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Virginia. The CHIP program in Virginia is called Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS). Our mission at DMAS is to provide a system of high quality and cost effective health care services to qualifying Virginians and their families.

Washington
https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/apple-health-medicaid-coverage
Washington State has a number of programs dedicated to providing health care coverage for low income residents. The largest single source for this coverage is Medicaid, which offers complete major medical coverage. There are also other programs that offer more limited benefits. Services are available through managed care or fee-for-service.

West Virginia
http://www.dhhr.wv.gov/bms/Members/Apply/Pages/default.aspx
Medicaid State Plan Under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program. The West Virginia Medicaid State Plan is a comprehensive written document that describes the nature and scope of the Medicaid program. It outlines current Medicaid eligibility standards, policies, and reimbursement methodologies to ensure the state program receives matching federal funds under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. This State Plan outlines how the Medicaid program is implemented in West Virginia.

Wisconsin
http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/
Wisconsin’s ForwardHealth Medicaid plans for Elderly, Blind or Disabled provide health care for those who are: Age 65 or older, blind or disabled, With family income at or below the monthly program limit, and Who are United States citizens or legal immigrants. The Medicaid plan you are enrolled in depends on your income, assets, and type of care you need.

Wyoming
https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/medicaid/
Medicaid is a joint federal and state government program that pays for medical care for some low income and medically needy individuals and families.

Integrative Health and Medicine

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: https://nccih.nih.gov/

The Institute for Integrative Health: https://tiih.org/whats-integrative-health

Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health, Member listing: http://www.imconsortium.org/

The University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine: https://integrativemedicine.arizona.edu/index.html

True Health Initiative: http://www.truehealthinitiative.org/

Blue Zones: https://bluezones.com/

Western Medicine (General Medical Information)

Mayo Clinic, Diseases and Conditions: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions

Medline Plus: https://medlineplus.gov/

Healthfinder: https://healthfinder.gov/

National Library of Medicine PubMed database: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/

PubMed Interactive tutorial: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/viewlet/search/subject/index.html

Physician locator: https://apps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/home.jsp

Disease-specific Organizations and Resources

Arthritis, Arthritis Foundation: https://www.arthritis.org/

Auto-immune Disease, American Autoimmune Related Diseases: https://www.aarda.org/

Cancer, American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/

Cancer, Society for Integrative Oncology: https://integrativeonc.org/

Crohn’s and Colitis Disease, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation: http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

Diabetes, American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/?loc=logo

Endocrine-related Disease, American Thyroid Association: https://www.thyroid.org/

Endocrine-related Disease, Pituitary Network Association: https://pituitary.org/

Epilepsy, Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.epilepsy.com/

Heart Disease, American Heart Association: http://www.heart.org/

Hepatitis C, Caring Ambassadors Program: https://hepcchallenge.org/

Lung Cancer, Caring Ambassadors Program: https://lungcancercap.org/

Lung Disease: http://www.lung.org/

Lupus, Lupus Foundation of America: https://www.lupus.org/

Lyme Disease: https://www.lymedisease.org/

Multiple Sclerosis, National Multiple Sclerosis Society: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/

Pain (list of organizations): http://www.forgrace.org/resources/pain-organizations/

Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson’s Foundation: http://parkinson.org/

Sickle Cell, Sickle Cell Society: http://www.sicklecellsociety.org/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health, SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials.Gov, National Library of Medicine/NIH: https://clinicaltrials.gov/

NIH Clinical Research Trials and You, National Institutes of Health: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/nih-clinical-research-trials-you

Questions to Ask When Deciding Whether to Volunteer for Research, [PDF] US Department of Health and Human Services

Clinical Trials Information for Patients and Caregivers, National Cancer Institute: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials

Clinical Trials, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/clinical-trials

Current NHGRI Clinical Studies, National Human Genome Research Institute/NIH: https://www.genome.gov/10004414/current-nhgri-clinical-studies/

Clinical Trials, National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials

Find a Clinical Trial, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/clinical-trials/find-a-clinical-trial

Current NIAMS Protocols at the NIH Campus, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: https://www.niams.nih.gov/Research/Studies_Seeking_Patients/default.asp#current

Clinical Studies: Information for the Public and Potential Volunteers, National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/clinical-studies/public-volunteers

Special Diabetes Program: Clinical Trials Recruiting Patients & Families, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk/research-areas/diabetes/type-1-diabetes-special-statutory-funding-program/special-diabetes-program-clinical-trials-recruiting-patients-families

Clinical Trials Information, National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/funding/clinical-research/clinical-trials-information

Clinical Trials, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Clinical-Trials

Research Match, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences: https://ncats.nih.gov/expertise/clinical/researchmatch

Clinical Trials, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?recr=Open&no_unk=Y&spons=NCCIH

Support System

TIP: Most disease-specific organizations offer online and in-person support groups and services.

Community forum and information sharing platform for individuals with chronic disease: https://www.patientslikeme.com/

Social networks for individuals with chronic disease: https://www.myhealthteams.com/

Platform for building support website for an individual health journey: https://www.caringbridge.org/

Online meal organizer and calendar: https://www.mealtrain.com/

Well-being

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Center for Healthy Minds: https://centerhealthyminds.org

National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

National Sleep Foundation: https://sleep.org/

Well-being concepts and practices, Taking Charge of your Health and Well-being: https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/

Project Happiness: https://www.projecthappiness.org/

Complementary Medicine Systems and Therapies

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: https://nccih.nih.gov/

Cochrane Complementary Medicine Systematic Review database: http://cam.cochrane.org/

University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality& Healing, Taking Chare of Your Health and Wellbeing website: https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/

National Center for Integrative Primary Healthcare, patient resources: https://nciph.org/public.html

National Cancer Institute, Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine: https://cam.cancer.gov/

Society for Integrative Oncology: https://integrativeonc.org/

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database: http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/home.aspx?cs=&s=ND

Complementary Medicine Systems:

National Ayurvedic Medical Association: http://www.ayurvedanama.org/

American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: https://www.aaaomonline.org/

American Institute of Homeopathy (membership institute for medical professionals also practicing homeopathy): https://www.homeopathyusa.org/

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians: http://www.naturopathic.org/

American Chiropractic Association: https://www.acatoday.org/Patients

Diet, Nutrition, and Healthy Weight

Center for Science in the Public Interest, Eating Healthy: https://www.cspinet.org/page/what-eat

True Health Initiative, Research on diet and health: http://www.truehealthinitiative.org/research/

CDC Healthy Weight website: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/index.html

American Dietetic Association:  http://www.eatright.org/

Dietary Supplements, US Food and Drug Administration: https://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/

Foods that fight inflammation: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation

DASH Diet Eating Plan, National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/dash-eating-plan

Environmental Working Group, Dirty Dozen foods list https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database: http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/home.aspx?cs=&s=ND

USDA Food Composition Database: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/

Exercise

Physical activity overview, benefits, and guidelines: https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/index.html

President’s Council on Fitness, Sport & Nutrition: https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/index.html

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability:  https://www.nchpad.org/

Exercise videos: https://www.fitnessblender.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/

Find your local YMCA: http://www.ymca.net/find-your-y/

Consumer Government Resources
Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line
Phone: 800-514-0301 (voice) or 800-514-0383 (TDD)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov

Department of Justice
www.justice.gov/

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
For questions:
Phone: 800-669-4000 (voice) or 800-669-6820 (TDD)
To request documents:
Phone: 800-669-3362 (voice) or 800-800-3302 (TDD)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Office of Special Health Issues
Parklawn Building, HF-12
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD
Phone: 800-FDA-1088
www.fda.gov
Contact the FDA to report side effects or other problems with drug treatment.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Single Patient Investigational New Drug Program
fda.govPatients who are not eligible for a clinical trial and who are in an immediate medical crisis may be able to receive drugs that are not yet FDA-approved. Your doctor would have to apply to the FDA for permission to use the drug, an approval known as a Single Patient IND for Compassionate or Emergency Use. Contact information appears below. The FDA usually responds to an application within 24 to 48 hours.

FDA Voices
https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/FDAVoices/ucm628487.htm
We believe patients are experts when it comes to their health conditions. Ultimately, they’re the ones who can share aspects of their diseases that even our most qualified doctors and scientists couldn’t possibly know.

Medicare Equipment and Supplies Program
Medicare contract suppliers or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

National Council Against Health Fraud
Phone: 909-824-4690

Social Security Disability Line
Phone: 800-772-1213

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
www.healthfinder.com