Telemedicine*

Telemedicine Advisory Services:

• Web MD
  WebMD is primarily known for its public website, which has information regarding health and health care, including a symptom checklist, pharmacy information, drugs information, blogs of physicians with specific topics, and providing a place to store personal medical information.
  http://www.webmd.com/
• Mayo Clinic
  Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group based in Rochester, Minnesota. It is the first and largest integrated nonprofit medical group practice in the world, employing more than 3,800 physicians and scientists and 50,900 allied health staff. The practice specializes in treating difficult cases through tertiary care. It spends over $500 million a year on research.
  http://www.mayoclinic.org/
• Family Doctor
  This site is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), a national medical organization representing more than 120,900 family physicians, family practice residents, and medical students. All of the information on this site has been written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at the AAFP.
  http://familydoctor.org/
• MedHelp
  MedHelp partners with doctors from hospitals and medical research institutions to deliver online discussion boards on healthcare topics. The company's slogan is "Finding Cures Together."
  http://www.medhelp.org/
• Everyday Health
  Everyday Health enables consumers to manage their daily health and wellness needs, healthcare professionals to stay informed and make better decisions for their patients, and marketers, health payors and providers to communicate and engage with consumers and healthcare professionals to drive better health outcomes. Everyday Health content and solutions are delivered through multiple channels, including desktop, mobile web, and mobile phone and tablet applications, as well as video and social media.
  http://www.everydayhealth.com/

Android Apps

• SCT Telemedicine
  The Swinfen Charitable Trust was set up in 1998, with the aim of assisting poor, sick, and disabled people in the developing world. The Trust does this by establishing telemedicine links around the world and over the internet between doctors in need of specialist advice and expert medical & surgical consultants - for free, and at all times.
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• GP2U Telehealth Doctors Online
  With GP2U you can see a doctor or allied health professional online via video conference. We can help you to solve many common medical problems including weight loss, sexual health, urinary tract infections, depression and anxiety, prescription repeats, referrals, and medical certificates to name just a few.
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• Free Doctor, Doctor Gratis
  No appointment needed , instant live chat with our General Physicians. No waiting time. Doctor Gratis with our general physicians is really free. No credit card needed, no payment, our services are free of charge ! You can ask for free our General Physicians, and get quick tips in a minute with our live chat system.
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• EClinic - Online Doctors
  EClinic - Online Doctors EClinic is a Consumer Telemedicine Application where Doctors of multiple specialties are available online for on-demand consultations anywhere, anytime.
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• TeleMed
  TeleMed Abu Dhabi Telemedicine Centre’s free TeleMed app gives you simple and secure access to our innovative healthcare services, and enables you to send us images of changes to your skin, eyes, or body as part of a medical teleconsultation.
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Apple Apps

• Teladoc®
  Teladoc® connects you with a board-certified doctor 24/7/365 through the convenience of phone or video consults. Within minutes, a doctor will contact you ready to listen and resolve your issue. If medically necessary a prescription will be sent to your pharmacy of choice.
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• SCT Telemedicine
  The Swinfen Charitable Trust was set up in 1998, with the aim of assisting poor, sick, and disabled people in the developing world. The Trust does this by establishing telemedicine links around the world and over the internet between doctors in need of specialist advice and expert medical & surgical consultants - for free, and at all times.
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• Doctor On Demand
  Have a Video Visit with a board-certified physician, psychologist or more from the comfort of home! It’s free to sign-up - with no subscription fees. Get your 1st Visit FREE – Sign Up now and use code APPSTORE. Even get an Rx if appropriate. Doctor On Demand doctors and psychologists are rigorously screened, board-certified, and practice in your state.
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• CareZone
  CareZone makes it simpler to take care of yourself, an aging parent, and other family members that need your help.
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• Amwell
  See a doctor anytime on your iPhone or iPad. Amwell brings healthcare home, so that you and your family can feel better, faster. Doctors on Amwell are board certified, with an average of 10-15 years in practice. They are available 24/7, with no appointment needed.
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Useful Links

There are several government sites with information regarding healthy living and well-being:

Healthfinder offers resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and nonprofit organizations.

Medicare.gov is the official U.S Government site for Medicare, providing services, programs and sites for seniors.

Centers for Disease Control is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Its mission is to collaborate to create the expertise, information and tools that people and communities need to protect their health – through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats.

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion operates under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and plays a vital role in developing and coordinating a wide range of national disease prevention and promotion activities.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) that is the nation’s medical research agency, making important discoveries that improves health and saves lives.

Women’s Health is a site developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and provides information relevant to women’s health issues.

Minority Health is offered by the National Institute of Health (NIH) as a resource for health information for minorities.

The Mayo Clinic is a non-profit organization, which provides information and tools for a healthy lifestyle.

Dental/Oral Health

Centers for Disease Control As part of its initiative to prevent chronic disease and promote health, this site highlights oral health, with relevant links and guidance.

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has designed this site to meet the needs of consumers who have questions and concerns about their dental care and oral health.

The American Dental Association (ADA) provides education on oral health topics from A-Z. It includes condition overview, patient FAQ’s, treatment options and educational videos.
 

Condition Specific Resources

Sites offering information for specific conditions include:

Alzheimer's The Alzheimer's Association (http://www.alz.org/index.asp) and the Alzheimer's Foudnation of America (http://www.alzfdn.org/)

Asthma and Allergies The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (http://www.aafa.org/index_noflash.cfm)

Autism

Cancer The American Cancer Society

Chronic Illness

Crohn’s and Colitis The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America

Diabetes The American Diabetes Association

Heart Disease The American Heart Association

HIV/AIDS

Kidney Disease The National Kidney Foundation

Lung Disorders The American Lung Association

Obesity The Obesity Society and the government Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO) (http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/)

Parkinson’s disease The National Parkinson Foundation

Pregnancy The American Pregnancy Association

Rare Diseases The National Organization for Rare Disorders and The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Rare Disease Research (ORDR) (http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/)

Substance Abuse The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration