Patient and Family Education Center @ West Penn

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Reliable Health Information on the Internet

Sites selected for this guide have been reviewed and determined to be quality resources of health information.   

     -- click on subject heading for a list of web sites

 

Anatomy	Neonatal Intensive Care
Bariatrics - Weight Reduction	Nutrition
Burn Trauma and Injuries	Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cancer - Oncology	Orthopedics - Related Therapy
Cardiovascular Care - Heart Disease	Pain
Caregiving - Adult and Child	Pastoral Care Resources
Diabetes	Rehabilitation Medicine and Therapy - Stroke - Brain Injury
Dictionaries, Encyclopedias and Reference	Senior Health
Diseases and Conditions - A-Z Lists	Sexual Orientation Health Issues
Drug Information	Sleep Disorders
End of Life Issues - Palliative Care	Spanish Language Resources
Genetics - Genetic Counseling	Support Groups
Infertility	Tests and Procedures
Men's Health	Women's Health
Mental Health

 

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How do I know if a website is good for me?  The World Wide Web contains a wealth of information - but it varies widely in quality.  Answering these questions should help you judge the quality of information you find in print or on the Web.

 

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DISCLAIMER: The medical information provided is for educational purposes only.  It is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice.  Always consult your physician or health care provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.