Health and Healthcare
Healthcare.gov
This site directs you, based on your state of residence, to purchase insurance through either the appropriate state or federal health insurance marketplace.
CDC Healthy Living site
The Centers for Disease Control's (CDC's) healthy living site covers specific health conditions, health at different life stages, and health considerations for specific populations.
Medicare home page
Medicare is a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over who have paid into the system through payroll taxes on their wages. In order to receive benefits, you need to enroll. This page, getting started with Medicare, gives more information about setting up Medicare.
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hawk-i
- Provides information on health care coverage for uninsured children of working families in Iowa.
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Iowa Health and Wellness Plan
- Information on universal access to health insurance for all Iowa citizens while promoting private market coverage.
National Institute on Aging
Health and wellness information for seniors.
MedlinePlus
MEDLINEplus provides up-to-date, quality healthcare information from the world's largest medical library.
MedlinePlus-Drugs & Suppliments
Your go-to list for drug, herbs & supplement information
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Information on other health options
NCCIH - Herbs
Herbs at a glance.
Pillbox
Pill identifier
PubMed
PubMed provides access to over 14 million citations in MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE and other related databases.
Women's Health
Get current information on women's health and wellness.
Girl's Health
We have clear, fun, and reliable info on many topics. We are here to help you... Be healthy. Be happy. Be you.
Young Men's Health
Your guide to young men's health
FDA - for Consumers
Updates and information for staying safe and healthy.
Mayo Clinic Health
This consumer health web site from the Mayo Clinic contains an extensive database on diseases and conditions.
Merck Manual
Based on the Merck Manual, this Merck & Co. publication explains disorders, who is likely to get them, their symptoms, etc.