Disease & Wellness
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Does your group need a guest speaker to discuss a health topic?
The Health Associations Collaborative Speakers Bureau is a list of speakers from community organizations and the University of Rochester Medical Center who have volunteered to provide information to organizations in the Rochester, NY region on various health topics. Call Gwenn Voelckers at 275-6423 (University of Rochester Medical Center’s Center for Community Health) to discuss your needs and she will connect you with a speaker for your 
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Medline Plus Health Topics
Health information in Spanish and English. Updated and reviewed daily! También en español. (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
Healthfinder
Links to reliable information about health and human services from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and universities. Includes a health library, medical news, easy to understand drug information from Lexi-PALS, medical news, consumer guides, a kids section, and Online Check-ups (interactive health quizzes) in English and Spanish. Includes support and self-help groups. También en español. (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
Mayo Clinic Disease Index
Easy-to-understand information on diseases, drugs, conditions, healthy living, self-care and coping skills. (Mayo Clinic)
National Cancer Institute
This is the starting point for any information about cancer. También en español (National Cancer Institute)
NOAH (New York Online Access to Health)
Lists disorders and conditions by body location/systems. Features easy-to-search health information and support groups in English and Spanish. New and updated information is highlighted. También en español. (City University of New York)
Lab Tests Online
Designed to help patients and caregivers better understand the many clinical lab tests used for diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases. The site was developed by the laboratory professionals who do the testing. También en español. (American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
Second Opinion
A WXXI pubic broadcasting television show featuring a panel of doctors, including three Rochester physicians, who navigate tough medical decisions. (WXXI)
NORD
Index of Rare Diseases and Rare Disease Database from the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Health and Safety Topics, using the A-Z index, find information about Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Living and more. También en español.