Useful Links for Anyone With a Chronic Illness

I believe that these links would be useful to everyone, regardless of the disorder that you or a loved one has. The key to coping with a chronic illness better is becoming informed and finding services that may help you improve your overall quality of life. If you believe that I am missing a useful link, feel free to email the website address to me.

Americans with Disabilities Act Information
Disabilities Links (about.com)
MedicineNet (click on blue tabs at top of page for information)
Medline (search engine & access to research articles)
National Health Information Center
National Hospice Organization
National Institute of Health (NIH)
NIH Toll-Free Health Hotlines
National Mental Health Association
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)
Patient Advocacy Foundation (insurance problems)
Social Security Disability Information
Symptom & Medical Test Search Engine (get descriptions)
Web Able (disability- & accessibility-related resources)

* This web page is designed to provide information and does not constitute development of a professional relationship. You are strongly encouraged to speak to the health care professional(s) who are treating your chronic illness to obtain a suitable referral.