[ Virtual Health Information Center Index ]

• Resource House - Memphis Public Library and Information Center
  The resource database contains information on the community services individuals and communities need to sustain and improve their daily lives. As in a library, information is logically organized according to a standard classification system known as the INFO-LINE Taxonomy. Remember to start by typing in a Zip code or City. If you want to look for a specific organization by name use the Shortcut on the lower left hand side of the page to search for the name of the service provider you want.
  
  
• DIRLINE
  National Library of Medicine's database of health organizations and research resources.

Organizations

This page contains a list of links to various government and private organizations in alphabetical order. The list is also available by Health Topic.



• FirstGov for Consumers - Health
  The FirstGov for Consumers portal "is a 'one-stop' link to a broad range of federal information resources available online. The health section contains information maintained by various federal agencies and organizations on matters concerning aging, diet and weight, disease, drugs, exercise and fitness, medical procedures and more."
  
  
• National Health Information Center
  Directs individuals with general health questions with organizations that can provide answers. Contains database of over 1,100 organizations and government offices.
  
  
• Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
  This searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs will show the location of facilities around the country that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems. The Locator includes more than 11,000 residential treatment centers, inpatient drug treatment and alcohol treatment programs and outpatient treatment programs for drug abuse and addiction and alcoholism. Listings include treatment programs for marijuana, cocaine, and heroin addiction, as well as drug and alcohol treatment programs for teenagers, adolescents, and adults.
  
  
• Health Topics - Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare Healthwise^® Knowledgebase
  Healthwise's regularly updated content is founded on evidence-base information. The site presents balanced unbiased perspecives without influence from commercial interests. The Healthwise health information team includes full-time professional medical researchers, writers, and editors who have extensive experience in scientific research and medical writing. They work closely with members of the Healthwise medical team.
  
  
• Baptist Metro Memphis and Regional Support Groups
  Listing of Local area support groups with contact information.
  
  
• Family Violence Prevention Fund
  News, resources and information on programs to try to prevent abuse in families.
  
  
• The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
  This site provides information on the free library program for Tennessee residents who are not able to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. This site works in cooperation with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped .
  
   
• Wings Cancer Foundation
  Wings is a unique collaboration of people, programs and resources whose mission is to provide services to promote support, research and hope to anyone in the community touched by cancer.
  Address: 100 North Humphreys Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38120
  Phone: (901) 322-2984
  
  
• Flying Colors
  Offers a variety of support groups for people dealing with cancer. Free and open to all Mid-South cancer survivors and their families.
  
  
• National Eating Disorders Association
  This site has information on various eating disorders and body image concerns as well as information on how to help others who may be at risk or currently dealing with an eating problem. They also have a MD Anderson Cancer Center Support Programs
  Provides various educational resources and access to numerous support groups for cancer patients.
  
  
• The Body
  The Body's mission is to: use the Web to lower barriers between patients and clinicians, demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment, improve patients' quality of life, and foster community through human connection.
  
  
• Philadelphia FIGHT and Critical Path AIDS Project
  Two self help associations with information and links for those individuals who have acquired AIDS.
  
  
• Gambling Clinic: A Center for Self-Change
  Located at the University of Memphis, the Gambling Clinic provides low-cost, outpatient services for individuals experiencing gambling problems.