Searching the world wide web can be often dangerous and deceptive. Over the years, I have explored various health care sites looking for reliability, content, value and trust. As your guide, I am confident that the information you will find will be rewarding. Explore the tools that will assist you in developing a understanding of various health care issues and concerns. You must be involved in the health care for yourself and those you love. Active participation requires learning and understanding of the science of medicine and the wonder of the human body. Let the journey begin as I guide you through some interesting portals (links) to better health care. Rick Hansen RPh
Information on the following topics listed below can be accessed by simply navigating your pointer to the left of this page and selecting the resource information located on the margin of this page.
Check Your Symtoms- Interactive program designed to determine possible health issues when symptoms exists.
Pill Finder- Identify drugs by shape, color, size, or markings
Medication Information - Reliable information on prescription drugs, vitamins, and over-the-counter medications
Drug Interaction Checker- Useful tool to check for common drug interactions
Pharmacy Locator - Instantly locate pharmacies in your area
Going to the Doctor? Questions to ask!
Truth or Rumor - Nonprofit corporation (Quackwatch) whose purpose is to combat health related frauds
Search for Free Medical or Dental Clinics in your area
Medwatch is the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) program for patients to report serious drug reactions. You participation is extremely important in monitoring post marketing adverse reactions.
Family Health Portrait - Offers a valuable tool to create a family medical portrait that will assist your physician in determining action plan for determining risk factors from family history for preventative therapy. The tool was developed by the US Surgeon General
