Esprit Health - Health Resources

ADIS

A medical publisher and database provider specializing in health care communications and intelligence systems for drug development and disease management. Presents the latest trends in medical, pharmacological, clinical, and outcomes research. (http://www.adis.com)

ARIES

Review Knowledge Finder, an electronic literature search system that makes access to the medical journal literature easy and intuitive. Several databases are included. (http://www.ariessys.com/)

AVICENNA

Comprehensive medical information resource that is free to all healthcare professionals. Offers searchable databases, Medline, tools for medical practice, and a "trade show" for device, pharmaceutical, and service industries. (http://www.avicenna.com/)

GEO HEALTH WEB

Health information for medicine, nursing, pharmacy, allied health and consumer audiences. Lists associations, publishers, resources, and news for each. (http://www.geohealthweb.com/)

GLOBAL HEALTH NETWORK

Health and communications professionals come together to develop the architecture of a health information structure for the prevention of disease. Lists agencies, organizations, academic programs, public health resources, publications, meetings, and travel. (http://www.pitt.edu/HOME/GHNet/GHNet.htm)

HEALTH ANSWERS

Provides answers to questions organized by topics. Lists health organizations, and makes available news, educational resources, CME, discussion groups, and databases. (http://www.healthanswers.com/)

HEALTH EXPLORER

Over 3000 links to health related web sites, with web site descriptions and "Best Site" reviews. Search by topic/area . For educated healthcare consumers and health professionals. (http://www.healthexplorer.com/)

HEALTH ONLINE COMMUNITY

Where healthcare leaders can exchange ideas and discuss issues of the day, review meetings and conferences, databases, and lists of organizations. (http://www.healthonline.com/)

HEALTH WORLD ONLINE

Home of "Self Managed Care". Includes news, nutrition, public health, and fitness information. Features it's Health University, Library, Self Care Central, and Health Clinic. Lists professional associations, trade, and consumer health groups. (http://www.healthy.net/)

HEALTHCARE METROPOLIS

An information, communications, and transactions healthcare network. Ready to develop customized intranet systems, and/or make available centralized networking for healthcare professionals, consumers, and industry vendors. For physicians, nurses, hospitals, and managed care professionals. (http://www.healthmetro.com/)

HEALTHCARE MEDLINKS

Part of the Medical Source site, this allows a search of over twenty five categories of professional health sites; each category then containing extensive site links. Also available are consumer and business categories. (http://www.medsource.com/links/link0.htm)

HELIX.COM

HELIX^SM (Healthcare Education Learning & Information Exchange) is sponsored and managed by the Glaxo Wellcome Healthcare Education Department, HELIX on the Web offers access to a wealth of health information on the Internet. (http://www.helix.com/)

HOUSE CALL

Information on home health, hospice, infusion services, medical equipment, and management services. One stop shopping for patients, physicians, managed care groups and third party payers for sourcing home healthcare service requirements. (http://www.housecall.com/)

LYCOS HEALTH

Part of the larger internet guide service, it provides health headlines, access to drug information online, and topical health site links. Includes general health, fitness, and alternative medicine information. (http://www.lycos.com/health)

MANAGED CARE ONLINE

An expansive and diverse site serving managed care. The site contains some for fee services, and offers web site development, software titles and custom sponsored software development, healthcare news, a newsletter, and a health plan "post office" searchable by state or name. (http://www.mcol.com/)

MEDCONNECT

Interactive Education, Jobs Online, Family Practice Resident, Managed Care Forum, and News are featured areas. Additional offerings include CME, Medline, and a Health Professional Meeting Calendar. (http://www.medconnect.com/)

MEDICAL MATRIX

A robust medical site with information categorized by medical specialty or disease, clinical practice (clinical trials and practice guidelines), literature search (journals, newsletters, Medline), education (CME, schools), or technology. (http://www.medmatrix.org/index.asp)

MEDSCAPE

A site for healthcare professionals, featuring thousands of full text peer reviewed articles, medical news, Medline, and interactive quizzes. Organized by medical specialty or allied health specialty. (http://www.medscape.com/)

MEDSITE

Medical search engine with alphabetical browse or key word search through medical web sites. Browse by area of specialty, journals, alternative medicine, mental health, organizations, allied health professions, or disease/condition. (http://www.medsite.com/)

MEDICAL SOURCE

A comprehensive guide to the health and medical resources of the Internet and World Wide Web, targeted to physician leaders and health care executives. Informative articles and editorials are available. (http://www.medsource.com/)

MEDWEB

An extensive collection and catalogue of medical site links , with search of articles, associations, and other resources. Search alphabetically by area of specialty, by region, or by key word. (http://www.emory.edu/WHSCL/medweb.htm)

MODERN HEALTHCARE

An outline of the current issue of this healthcare management magazine, as well as the new Modern Physician magazine for physician executives. Includes classifieds, meetings, and a "marketplace". (http://www.modernhealthcare.com/)

PHYSICIANS ONLINE

A private, MD and DO-only online service that requires the installation of software. Access to medical and non-medical resources, secure communications and web access through a private network. (http://www.PO.com/Welcome.htm)

PHYSICIANS CHOICE

A medical web site review service that focuses on quality and quantity of content and its utility for the practicing physician. (http://www.Mdchoice.com/)

SIX SENSES

A medical and healthcare web site rating program developed by the ECHO strategies group. Provides a consistent set of criteria for evaluating medical and healthcare web sites : content, aesthetics, interactivity, innovation, freshness, and character. (http://www.sixsenses.com/)

START HERE INTERNET DIRECTORIES

A massive connection of search engines that serves more than healthcare. It's Health area includes white and yellow pages, databases, career searches and directories. The Search Librarian evaluates all search engines. (http://www.starthere.com/)

VIRTUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA

Part of an expansive Virtual Reference Desk, this Health and Nutrition area presents an alphabetical search of heath care sites of interest to various health professionals. Available are databases, directories, government agencies and more. (http://www.refdesk.com/health.htm)