Links

Following is a list of resources outside of our web site that you may find useful. The sites linked from this page are created and maintained by other organizations. We cannot guarantee the reliability of the sites or the accuracy of the content. A personal physician is the best source of health information. Individuals should not attempt to diagnose their condition or begin a treatment plan based only on information posted on-line. When you have a medical question, please consult your medical provider.

General Links

Learn more about Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health, and gain access to the FMC Health Library.

Aging Links

These links provide information of the various aspects of growing older. Learn more about living health, fulfilling life as well as whom you can turn to for help.

Alternative Medicine

Learn more about the diverse health care, practices and products not considered to be conventional medicine.

Alzheimers Disease

Use this link for access to the Alzheimer's Association as well as the Carolina Piedmont Chapter for more information and for local and regional resources for this debilitating illness.

Cancer

Gain access to several web sites that offer a wide variety of information about cancer. Learn about the latest reatment, available resources and helpful information for family members of a cancer patient.

Diabetes

The prevelance of diabetes is increasing steadily. Click here to learn more about this illness, treatmetn options, how to manage your diabetes and more.

Family Medicine

Get a wide range of general health information here. Search for information about nutrition, exercise, aga-specific health issues and more. Learn more about self-care and get daily health tips.

Gastroenterology

Access the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) web site via this link.

Headache

For more information on all types of headaches, click for a link to The National Headache Foundation.

Health and Fitness

Lean why exercise is such and important part of a healthy lifestyle. Get exercise tips and fitness information by clicking here.

Heart/Stroke

Visit a number of sites that provide comprehensive information abuot cardiovascular disease and stroke via this link.

Medication

Get information about how to use medications safely and effectively and link to several sites that provide information about drug assistance programs.

Miscellaneous Medical Information

You can link to more than 10 commercial and non-commercial health information sites that provide a wealth of information on various aspects of your health by clicking here.

Nutrition

Get the latest information on nutrition issues and how important good nutrition is for having a health life style.

Mental Health

Visit the National Institue of Mental Health Web site via this link.

Pediatrics

Get a wide variety of information on children's health including immunization schedules, common childhood infections, and the importance of exercise as well as expert advice from respectd pediatricians.

Poisons/Hazardous materials

Click here to link to vital information about poisons, emergency actions to take in case of poisoning, and hazardous materials.

Pulmonary disease

Visit the American Lung Association Web site for more information about lung health and lung disease by clicking here.

Substance Abuse

Find out what you want to know about substance abuse, the dangers associated with substance abuse, prevention and treatment by clicking here.

Women's Health

You can link to the US Department of Health and Human Services office of Women's Health by clicking here. Get health care information on a wide variety of topics related to girl's and women's health.