The sites listed below are excellent sources of information about health, including illness, prevention, and treatment options.
Please note: These are external links which will take you out of the Clearfield Hospital website. Clearfield Hospital is not responsible for the content of the websites below; they are listed here as a supplement to information given by health care providers.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. This site provides the most accurate, up- to- date information on cancer.
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The website provides information for visitors to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
American Lung Association
The mission of the American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. The website is a tool to inform and educate the public about the impact and prevention of lung disease.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This site is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, with the mission of promoting health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. It provides valuable information on diseases. local and worldwide, with specific information for travelers.
Kids' Growth
A unique Web site tailored specifically toward the concerns and interests of today's parents. The site was developed and created by well-respected medical leaders in the field of pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Members of the Medical Advisory Board oversee all KidsGrowth content, thereby guaranteeing its medical accuracy.
Krames Online Patient Education Library
Krames Online is a patient education resource, which provides access to more than 4,000 topics relating to health and medication. The site includes a library of "health sheets", which contain information related to diseases, treatments, and procedures, and a library of medications, a comprehensive drug reference with answers to questions rangin from prescription drugs to natural remedies.
Mayo Clinic
Provided by the Mayo Clinic as part of their mission to serve as a reliable source of health information. This site helps visitors to manage their health with information and tools that reflect the expertise of Mayo's 2,500 physicians and scientists, learn how to access medical services, and discover Mayo's medical research and education offerings.
Medline Plus
This site is provided by the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. It provides detailed explanations about diagnoses and diseases, procedures and treatment options.
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Website that allows visitors to access current health statistics, request a copy of a birth certificate, browse through the Department's catalog of publications, locate the nearest local health department and learn the latest information on public health issues, including healthy behaviors and healthy living.
WebMD
Provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.