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AIDS

AIDS Education Global Information System: The latest in news and research. Offers the ability to join discussion groups and on-line support. Great source for additional links. http://www.aegis.com/

National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project: The latest information on treatment options for AIDS, includes information on clinical trials. http://www.natap.org/

Texas AIDS Health Fraud Information Network: Developed to help consumers distinguish between legitimate and opportunistic resources. http://www.tahfin.org/

Colorado Department of Public Health AIDS Monitoring Program: This site centers on AIDS within the state of Colorado, some training material and research information. http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/HIVSTDPROGS.asp

 

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Distance Education

This section of Web links is devoted to on-line opportunities to receive education and training via the Internet. It is included here to demonstrate the opportunities for community members (or anyone) to continue their education and as a way for professionals to receive continuing education credits. The list is not comprehensive by any means.

Cancer Registry

National Cancer Registrars Association: A national association that is membership based. Includes a free job search section. http://www.ncra-usa.org/

Cancer Registry Tools: Tools of the trade for this important health function. http://www.ers-can.com/cr-tools.htm

Medical Coding

Medical Association of Billers: A membership organization for individuals interested in medical coding and billing, a potentially lucrative career. http://www.physicianswebsites.com/medical-association.htm

Laboratory

The Colorado Association for Continuing Medical Laboratory Education: A local site to stay current on Lab skills. http://www.cacmle.org/

The American Society of Clinical Pathologists: Membership site that provides numerous educational opportunities on-line. http://www.ascp.org/index.asp

General

Mountain and Plains Partnership (MAPP): Recruits and supports rural nurses interested in completing their Masters of Nursing without having to leave their homes. http://www.hsc.colorado.edu/ahec/mapp/index.html

Utah State University-Cortez Center: Offering Bachelor, Master and Certificate programs at San Juan Vocational School. For more information e-mail lancew@ext.usu.edu

Helix: Continuing education for nurses, pharmacist and physicians, related to the GlaxoSmithKline pharmaceutical company.

 

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Federal & State Resources

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: CMS governs Medicare and Medicaid and sets many of the rules that hospitals have to follow. http://www.hcfa.gov/

National Archives: The first step in finding official government documents. http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Government clearinghouse on substance abuse. http://www.nida.nih.gov/NIDAHome1.html

National Institute of Health: The government center for health related issues. http://www.nih.gov/

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Leading site on health related information. http://www.ahcpr.gov/

Colorado Department of Public Health: Great place to start research on various health issues within the state of Colorado. http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/cdphehom.asp

 

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Patient Education

Patient’s Guide to Health Information on the Internet: Comprehensive guide to health information currently available on the Internet. Includes list of on-line support groups. http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/me/patientsguide/

Allwise-Shared Information for Women’s Health: Good page of links to sites that specialize in women’s health, some good articles. http://www.allwise.com/

Colorado Health Site: Offering patient information for 23 different chronic illnesses. http://www.coloradohealthnet.org/

Healthfinder: Directory for numerous health related sites. http://www.healthfinder.gov/

IntelliHealth: Another good directory of consumer oriented health information. Won a recent Peoples Choice award for Internet health sites. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/408/408.html

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis: Daily health news from some of the best. http://www.mayohealth.org/

Quack Watch: Guide to information and sites with poor information. http://www.quackwatch.com/

Thrive: Another award winning site on health and wellness. http://www.thriveonline.com/

 

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Cancer

Cancer Information Network: Directory of information for patients and physicians related to cancer. http://www.cancernetwork.com/

American Cancer Society: Leaders in information and support for cancer victims and their families. http://www.cancer.org/

Cancer Care: Patient related site offering support and information. http://www.cancercare.org/

 

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Diabetes

American Diabetes Association: A recognized leader in the area. http://www.diabetes.org/

Starbright: Organization dedicated to helping children with diabetes and other chronic illnesses. http://www.starbright.org/

Diabetic Lifestyle: Diabetic-Lifestyle offers exciting, informative resources for people with diabetes - recipes, menus, medical updates, entertaining, travel - practical information to enhance life while managing diabetes on a daily basis. 

 

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Community/Local

Mesa Verde Country: Site maintained by the local economic development council. Includes information on relocation to our area and lodging during your visit. http://www.swcolo.org/

Cortez Journal: Newspaper for Montezuma County, published three times a week. http://www.cortezjournal.com/

Cortez Chamber of Commerce: Cortez is the county seat of Montezuma County. http://www.cortezchamber.org/

Dolores Chamber of Commerce: Dolores is one of four communities within Montezuma County. http://www.doloreschamber.com/

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