Learn About Your Condition
Take charge of your health care by learning about your condition. Whether you’re just feeling a little under the weather or have an on-going health problem, this information can help you make the most of doctor’s visits and hospital stays. Use this resource to gather information so you can ask about tests, procedures, and treatment options.
For more information about making the most of your doctor’s visit, see Navigating the Health System.
Check your symptoms using WebMD’s Symptom Checker.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention offers an A to Z list to look up information about diseases and conditions.
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
MedlinePlus provides information on over 750 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs.
Next Steps After Your Diagnosis from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers suggestions for people with almost any disease or condition. This document is also available in Spanish.
Health and Wellness Resource Center
Trusted medical reference resources available to all Kansans. Provided by the Kansas State Library. If you are outside the state of Kansas or an AOL user, requires a Kansas Library Card PIN.
