AFP Online Resources
General Medicine
American Academy
of Family Physicians
This is a great resource for researching medical conditions, preventive health, pre-natal health, pediatrics, and geriatrics. All of the information on this site has been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at the AAFP.
Immunization
Action Coalition
The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. Learn more about the latest news and information on vaccines for you and your family.
Seminole County
Health Department
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (SCHD) is a subsidiary of the State of Florida Department of Health with a local, county, and state commitment. The diverse environment promotes public health through quality healthcare, education, and community observation. SCHD is committed to providing the highest quality of healthcare to the public including the uninsured and underinsured.
Diabetes
American Diabetes
Association
The American Diabetes Association leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by diabetes. They fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes, deliver services to hundreds of communities, provide objective and credible information, and give a voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.
Association of Diabetes Care
& Education Specialists
ADCES is a multidisciplinary membership organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving diabetes care through education and behavior change interventions. We are dedicated to driving practice to promote healthy living through self-management of diabetes and related chronic conditions. With over 14,000 members including nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and others, ADCES is committed to integrating successful self-management as a key outcome in the care of people with diabetes and related conditions.
Heart, Lung, and Bone Health
National Heart, Lung,
and Blood Institute
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.
American Heart
Association
The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Founded by six cardiologists in 1924, our organization now includes more than 22.5 million volunteers and supporters working tirelessly to eliminate these diseases. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to save and improve lives.
Bone Health & Osteoporosis
Foundation
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is the leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, promoting strong bones for life, and reducing human suffering through programs of public and clinician awareness, education, advocacy, and research. Established in 1984, BHOF is the nation’s only health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.
Drug Information and Wellness
PDR
Network
PDR Network, the leading distributor of drug labeling information, product safety alerts, and REMS programs includes the Prescribers’ Digital Reference (PDR), the most trusted and commonly used drug information reference, PDR.net, mobilePDR, and PDR Drug Alerts. The only service providing electronic delivery of mandated safety alerts to physicians and other prescribers.
Merck
Medicus
Merck Medicus is a medical information portal designed specifically for US health care providers from students to practicing professionals. It contains no drug advertising or product promotion. The purpose of Merck Medicus is to provide breaking medical news, a wide variety of scientific learning resources, and helpful diagnostic tools and patient education, all with no subscription or registration fees.
Center for Disease
Control & Prevention
CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.