Recommended Health Websites

MEDLINEplus Provided by the National Library of Medicine, this is one of the most reliable, up-to-date sources for consumer health information. It is recommended as the best place to start researching your health or medical question.

MEDLINE/PubMed Provided by the National Library of Medicine, PubMed indexes thousands of professional medical journals by subject. Good abstracts are provided for most articles (not full text.) If you want scholarly research articles on your medical topic, this is where you will find them.

“TOP TEN” websites for Health Consumers The Medical Library Association calls these the 10 most useful and authoritative websites for health information. Also includes recommendations for best cancer websites, best diabetes websites and best heart disease websites.

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs Find best buys and how to cut costs on prescription drugs.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA) Directory of assistance programs offering free and low-cost medicines.

Nursing Home Compare Check the rating of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.

2010 Health Care Reform Law. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Obama in March 2010.  Here is a good summary of the new law.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Information, research, and news about alternative medicine.

Drugs, Supplements and Herbal Information From the National Library of Medicine, everything you need to know about prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, herbs, and supplements.

Buying Medicine Online Lists of approved (and not approved) online pharmacies supplied by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacies.

Online Pharmacies You Can Trust More online pharmacies that meet standards recognized by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacies.

Washington State Health Systems Quality Assurance Check the license credentials of health care providers and facilities, file a complaint, or see if actions have been filed against the provider.

American Indian Health Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, and designed to bring together health and medical resources pertinent to the American Indian population including policies, consumer health information, and research.

Households Product DatabaseWhat's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? With the Household Products Database you can learn more about what's in these products, about potential health effects, and about safety and handling.  

NIHSeniorHealth An easy-to-use website that features basic health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health. Use the buttons at the top of each page to make the text bigger, change text color, or hear the text read aloud.

Local Websites

211 Referral System Find local organizations and agencies that provide health and social services such as food banks, senior services, services for the disabled, child care referrals and disaster relief.

Harrison Medical Center Local hospital facilities and “find a doctor.”

Naval Hospital Bremerton Serving the needs of Kitsap military families.

Kitsap County Health District This agency deals with drinking water and wells, food recalls, immunizations, onsite sewage, AIDS/HIV, communicable diseases, food handler’s permits, children’s health and other public health issues.

Kitsap Mental Health Services A private, not-for-profit community mental health center that provides both mental health and behavorial health care services to children, families, adults and seniors in Kitsap County.

Peninsula Community Health Services A community based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive health care services to residents of Kitsap County. They offer quality low-cost care for children and adults. Services include primary medical care, dental care, mental health counseling, pharmacy services, and health education and promotion activities.

Other Websites

WebMD This is the most popular commercial health website. It’s attractive and easy to use but has lots of advertising. A disclaimer says WebMD doesn’t give medical advice, but it provides helpful information on medical conditions and wellness topics.

The American Medical Association - Doctor Finder

American Board of Medical Specialties - Doctor Finder