Find Health Services

Find Health Services

Finding a Doctor | Top |

AMA - Find a Physician
ABMS - American Board of Medical Specialties
Administrators in Medicine - DocFinder
Malpractice and disciplinary actions
Directories - Doctors/Dentists
Medicare Participating Physician Directory
Medem Physician Finder
Medical Board of California
San Diego County Medical Society - Physician Finder

Finding Other Health Professionals | Top |

California Naturopathic Doctors Association (Licensed in California)
NASH (North American Society of Homeopaths) (Homeopaths are not licensed in California)
NASW Clinical Register Search, (National Association of Social Workers)
The Psychologist Information and Referral Service (PIRS) (SanDiego licensed Psychologists)
Therapist Finder (California licensed Marriage & Family Therapists)
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
(San Diego student interns supervised by licensed acupuncturists)
Click the "About our Clinic" tab to view information about the Clinic and Accupuncture Center - then go to the "San Diego" link

Caregiver Resources | Top |

Abledata.com Adaptive Aids and Assistive Equipment
Calregistry.com Housing Options for Older Adults
Elder Care Online ElderCare Information Especially Alzheimer's and Dementia
Family Caregiver Alliance Caregiving Information and Advice
Caregiver Stress Caregiving Information and Advice
Newlifestyles.com Housing and Long Term Care Options
Nursing Home Guide Checklists for Nursing Home Searches
Today's Caregiver Magazine Caregiving Resources and Links

Evaluating Healthcare | Top |

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
California Healthcare Foundation
Health Care Quality
Hospital Compare - U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
JCAHO - Accreditation report on hospitals
National Committee for Quality Assurance
Quackwatch
San Diego County Medical Society Hospital Directory

Health Care Careers | Top |

California Health Care Careers
Profiles 48 health care occupations and offers brief descriptions, wages,
outlook, requirements, sources of further information, and career growth possibilities.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2006-07 Edition
Details the training and education needed, earnings,
what workers do, etc. for hundreds of different jobs.

Health Plans/Insurance | Top |

Aetna
Blue Cross of California
California Association of Health Plans
EHealthinsurance.com
Kaiser Permanente
PacifiCare of California
Together RX Access, Prescription Drug Savings
TRICARE, Military Health System

Patient Resources | Top |

CaringBridge CaringBridge authors quickly and easily create personalized Web sites that display journal entries and photographs for those wishing to stay in touch with family and friends during significant life events.

Office of Rare Diseases - Patient Resources Lists non-profit programs that help you find and arrange the transportation and lodging you may need in connection with medical travel.

Disclaimer: The library provides public access to a wide range of health and medical information and is not a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your physician or other health care professional concerning specific questions or to obtain medical advice.