General

US Government Resources

ClinicalTrials.gov: A service of the National Institute of Health. Providing information about current clinical research studies.


Virtualtrials.com: Descriptions of and discussions about clinical trials and noteworthy treatments for brain tumors. Features include a brain tumor guide, survivor stories, a video library, links and support group information.


Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: This government site provides extensive insurance information.


National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Government site providing extensive information on alternative medicine. Health information in Spanish, also.


Office of Minority Health Resource Center: US Department of Health & Human Services’ site that offers culturally specific resources, patient education and referrals.

Other Non-Profit

American Holistic Medical Association: Founded in 1978, the AHMA serves as an advocate for Holistic Medicine and helping physicians and other healthcare practitioners practice a broader form of healthcare than what is taught in conventional/allopathic medical schools. Includes a chat forum, doctor finder and general practical information on how to find the right practitioner.

Black Women’s Health Imperative: The mission of this organization is promote optimum health for Black women across the life span-physically, mentally and spiritually.

Content rich site that has some age specific information.

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to reviving the spirit and transforming the practice of medicine. The Center’s model combines the precision of modern science with the wisdom of the world’s healing traditions, to help health professionals heal themselves, their patients and clients, and their communities. Local resource guide, courses and downloadable information.


Everyday Choices for a Healthier Life: The American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association have produced this site to give basic health tips.


Gay and Lesbian Medical Association: GLMA’s unique mission is to serve as the voice of science on LGBT health and wellness. GLMA’s power comes from our ability to engage individual health professionals and the institutions of organized medicine to serve as advocates for the health and wellness of all LGBT people. This site does have some age specific health and wellness information, but not much.


National Asian Women’s Health Organization: NAWHO’s Virtual Resource Center is designed to provide visitors with information about health issues and their impact on Asian American women and families. The site has extensive information.


NeedyMeds: A non-profit with the mission of helping people who cannot afford medicine or healthcare costs. The information at NeedyMeds is available anonymously and free of charge.


Partnership for Prescription Assistance: The organization brings together America’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that’s right for them. In Spanish, also.


Patient Advocate Foundation: A non-profit organization that seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability relative to their diagnosis of life threatening or debilitating diseases. In Spanish, also.


Transportation Assistance

Wings of Mercy: This organization provides services for people with medical and pressing human needs who are located east of the rocky mountains. The West Michigan Chapter provides flights for people living in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Other chapters include Wings of Mercy - Eastern Michigan: Serving the people of Eastern Michigan and Wings of Mercy - Minnesota: Serving the people of Minnesota.


Air Charity Network: Air Charity Network™ (ACN), formerly Angel Flight America, provides access for people in need seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community or national crisis.


For specific health condition resources, please look under that condition on the topics to your left.