Federal
- Actuarial / Actuary Tables – Actuary.com
- Mortality and demographic data from mostly federal resources.
- Administration on Aging - Health, Prevention & Wellness
- Offers information and programs on health, prevention, and wellness, including diabetes self-management training, the Hispanic chronic disease self-management program, and the Healthy People 2020 initiative.
- AgingStats.Gov
- Covers population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care statistics for older Americans and their families.
- CDC Wonder
- One-stop point of entry for Centers for Disease Control reports and documents and statistics, with detailed data on births, deaths, injuries, communicable diseases, occupational illnesses, cancer, allergies, and respiratory problems.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Health and disease information from the federal agency charged with protecting the public health of the nation.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- The U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services site for information about Medicare, Medicaid, and Child Health Insurance programs.
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers.
- Consumer Health Links - Government Sites
- Index of links to federal health resources on aging, health care quality, diseases, drugs, nutrition, women’s health, and more.
- Electronic Orange Book – Food and Drug Administration
- Search FDA-approved drugs by active ingredient, proprietary name, applicant holder, etc.
- GirlsHealth.gov
- A project of the Office on Women's Health and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this website provides access to information and resources on girls health topics in English and Spanish. Topics include fitness, nutrition, drugs, and safety.
- GlobalHealth.gov
- International health statistics, facts sheets, and country health profiles from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Healthfinder
- One-stop site for information and referrals on a variety of health concerns and topics.
- Household Products Database
- Search this website from the National Library of Medicine for potential hazards in over 4,000 everyday products found at home.
- How to Find Medical Information
- Tips for locating medical information on a disease or disorder. Includes using the library and the Internet, evaluating the credibility of sources, and more.
- Information about Nutrition from the FDA
- Learn about fats, calcium, soy, infant formula, weight loss, dietary supplements, and more. Also includes information for women on food safety, nutrition, and cosmetics.
- Life Expectancy – Administration on Aging
- Links to statistical sites on longevity for actuarial research. Also see the IRS Actuarial Values Book Aleph’s Table 90CM for life expectancies of various ages.
- MedlinePlus - Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information
- Information on thousands of prescription and over-the-counter medications, searchable by brand or generic name.
- National Center for Health Statistics
- Clearinghouse for health statistics including data on births, deaths, marriage, divorce, and disease plus a publication that lists state contacts for vital records.
- National Institute on Aging - Health
- Provides resources for health information including publications, clinical trials, web sites, and health & aging organizations.
- National Institutes of Health
- Conducts and supports medical research as part of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. Provides current news on health care and disease prevention and includes a topical list of health issues for seniors.
- The National Women's Health Information Center
- A project of the Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this website provides access to information and resources on women's health topics in English and Spanish.
- PandemicFlu.gov
- Avian and pandemic flu information from the Department of Health and Human Services. Includes information about federal, state, and local planning and response activities, tests and vaccines, and travel alerts/advisories.
- PubMed Central
- National Library of Medicine’s free digital archive of biomedical and life science journals.
- United States Senate Special Committee on Aging
- Find information on issues, hearings, and resources related to aging. Includes information on health care reform and social security reform.
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- U.S. government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. Includes information on financial assistance, health insurance, health, and a resource directory.
- U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs - Health Care
- Offers health information and resources for veterans and their families.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Health-related resources and databases, including the Drugs and Medical Devices databases.
- USA.gov - Senior Health
- Government health information and resources for seniors.
State
- The DRM Regional Resources Directory
- A useful web site that helps you find disability organizations or agencies in your area. Click on your home state to see the list for your area.
- Ohio Department of Aging
- Outlines of programs to assist Ohio seniors in living independent and healthy lives, including the Golden Buckeye Card.
- Ohio Department of Agriculture - Food Safety
- Ohio agency responsible for enforcing food and over-the-counter drug safety laws, this site features recall notices and more.
- Ohio Department of Health
- State-level information on public health statistics, records, and programs in Ohio. Use "Health Statistics" button to access the Information Warehouse for recent Ohio health data.
- Ohio Department of Insurance
- Useful consumer advice and an online complaint filing system from the department that regulates insurance companies and practices in Ohio.
- Ohio Department of Mental Health
- Site for basic information on mental health and programs available from the agency that funds, reviews and monitors mental health services.
- Ohio Long Term Care Consumer Guide
- Information to assist consumers and professionals identify long-term care services to meet individual needs.
- OhioHeretoHelp.com: Healthcare Assistance
- Resources on topics such as healthcare clinics, medicaid fact sheets, and prescription assistance.
- State Health Facts Online
- Health data displayed in individual state profiles or state comparison charts.
Local
- Cincinnati Health Department
- Contact and record information from the local agency responsible for health care services, clinics, community sanitation, food service, nursing home and daycare conditions.
- Hamilton County Community Mental Health and Recovery Services Board
- Information on the emergency hotline for suicide prevention, crisis situations and family violence.
- Hamilton County Helping Working Families
- Find out how to reduce medical, child care, food, energy, and prescription drug costs. Also includes jobs/hiring info and tips for avoiding foreclosure.
- Hamilton County Job & Family Services
- Provides temporary relief programs, child care and protection, and disability programs.
- Hamilton County Public Health
- Provides information and resources for community and enviromental health in Hamilton County.
- Health Improvement Collaborative of Greater Cincinnati
- Coalition of representatives from a variety of health-related fields dedicated to stimulating continuous, significant measurable improvement in the health of the people of Greater Cincinnati.
- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Hospital Compare
- Access information on how well the hospitals in your area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions (heart attack, heart failure, and pneumonia). From the Department of Health and Human Services.