Recommended Websites

• MedlinePlus & MedlinePlus en Español
  Authoritative medical information from government health organizations, with coverage of:

• diseases, illnesses, health conditions & wellness issues,
• drugs, herbs & supplements, and
• a directory of health information organizations by name or topic

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• Drug Information Panel
  Quality information on over 30,000 drugs – from the National Library of Medicine
• Hampshire Hope
  Community partnership to help people & families struggling with opioids
• Health Care Proxy Form
  Appoint someone to make health care decisions on your behalf with this simple legal form
• Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
  Nonprofit grading of hospitals based on errors, accidents, and infections
• Massachusetts Physician Profiles
  Search for a doctor by name, specialty, or zip code – via the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  Free and confidential support for people in distress — available 24/7
• See also: Resources for Seniors & Caregivers in the Amherst Area

LYME DISEASE

• Ticks & Tickborne Diseases
  Find authoritative information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Tick Report — from the Laboratory of Medical Zoology at UMass Amherst
  Mail or drop-off a tick to have it tested for disease-causing pathogens