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Internet Links

National Organizations and Associations

Local CRMC Physician's Office Web Sites

Government and Education

Cheyenne and Wyoming

The Internet has become a source for just about any kind of information, including all sorts of health and medical information, not all of it accurate.

Some suggestions when looking for reliable health information the Internet: Good sites are endorsed by reputable third parties, such as publications or medical organizations, or they originate with the medical organizations, or they originate with the medical organizations themselves, such as the American Heart Association or American Academy of Pediatrics.

Information on the Internet can help provide better understanding of health issues involving you and your family, but should not be a substitute fro a relationship with your family doctor. If anything, the Internet should enhance that relationship, by making you more aware of what questions to ask of your doctor. (Information provided by "To Your Health" series.)

Cybercautions

Unfortunately, not all of the health information you’ll find on the Internet is reliable. Some information may be outdated, and some sites may contain information that's misleading or simply incorrect. In addition, because anyone with a computer can set up a Web site, not all medical sites are run by responsible, knowledgeable sources.

But there are several quick questions you can ask to get an idea if the information is legitimate:
Where does the information come from?
If the information was retrieved from an established medical institution like a hospital, university or government organization, it's more likely to be legitimate than information you get elsewhere.

Does the site reflect more than one opinion?
Quality sites often feature more than one perspective. This is especially important when the site deals with more specific topics. Few responsible organizations would claim to be the only source of information on a topic.

How often is the information updated?
If a site hasn’t been modified in several months, it might be an indication that the information it contains is outdated. Information should be updated at least monthly.

Does the site promote products or procedures?
You should be particularly cautious when you see sites that promote specific products or use testimonials as evidence. In addition, be suspicious of sites that dismiss mainstream science, contain statements that attack well-established medical policy, or offer a diagnosis over the modem.

To be safe, if you have any questions about the reliability of the medical information you’re getting on the Internet, check with your doctor before acting on it.
(Information provided by the "Mayo Clinic Health Letter".)

The Health on the Net Foundation’s Code of Conduct www.hon.ch/HONcode suggests consumers asks these questions when visiting any health site or receiving any health advice online:

What are the author’s credentials?
When were the clinical documents last modified?
What is the site’s policy regarding the confidentiality of data?
Does the site support its claims by offering references from reputable and peer-reviewed publications?
What is the site’s funding and advertisement policy?

Seek health information online as you would in real life: always be cautious, and always check the source.

Links to Web Sites

National Organizations and Associations

www.cheyennechamber.org/
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce

www.aha.org
The official web site for the American Hospital Association.

www.cancer.org
The official web site for The American Cancer Society.

www.geocities.com/wysrc
The official site for the Wyoming Society for Respiratory Care, providing information about respiratory therapy in Wyoming.

www.mayohealth.org
The Mayo Clinic's Health Oasis.

www.ama-assn.org
The American Medical Association's Web site

www.cansearch.org
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship is a national network of support groups for cancer patients and caregivers.

www.onhealth.com
The OnHealth Web site pulls their information from many sources.

www.wsrt.org
Wyoming Society of Radiologic Technologists

www.safekids.org
National SAFE KIDS Campaign

www.nhtsa.gov - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

http://www.jhu.edu/ - Johns Hopkins University

Children/Youth
www.acf.dhhs.gov - Administration for Children & Families

www.aap.org - American Academy of Pediatrics

www.edc.org/HHD/csn - Children's Safety Network

www.safekids.org - National SAFE KIDS Campaign

Data

www.cdc.gov/nchs/default.htm - National Center for Injury Prevention & Control

www.calib.com/nccanch/ - National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse & Neglect

www.4woman.gov/ - National Women's Health Information Center

www.youthlink.org - National Youth in Action Campaign

Injury Prevention

www.cdc.gov - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

www.cpsc.gov - Consumer Product Safety Commission

www.bucklebear.com - Center for Injury Prevention

www.fs4jk.org - Farm Safety 4 Just Kids

Government and Education

http://medlineplus.gov/ MEDLINEplus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MEDLINEplus brings together, by health topic,
authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), other government, non-profit and other
health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MEDLINEplus and give easy access to the medical research literature. It also provides you with a database of full-text drug information and an illustrated medical encyclopedia.

www.ftc.gov/opa/1999/9906/opcureall.htm
This is a site from the FTC that targets deceptive and unsubstantiated health claims on Web sites.

www.healthfinder.gov
A federal consumer health information gateway.

www.uwyo.edu
University of Wyoming

www.lccc.wy.edu
Laramie County Community College

Local CRMC Physician Office's Web Sites

www.pediatricweb.com Access code: CHEYCHILD
Cheyenne Children’s Clinic, P.C.

www.cheyenneeyeclinic.com
Cheyenne Eye Clinic

www.cmsmed.com
Cheyenne Medical Specialists, P.C.

www.cheyrad.com
Cheyenne Radiology and MRI

www.cheyenneskinclinic.com
Cheyenne Skin Clinic

doctor.medscape.com/ConsultantsinSurgery
Consultants in Surgery, P.C.

www.docmartinsclinic.com
Doc Martin’s

www.imgwyoming.com
Internal Medicine Group

www.uwyo.edu/chyfamprac
University of Wyoming Family Practice Residency Program at Cheyenne

www.wyomingneurosurg.com
Wyoming Neurosurgery Associates, P.C.

Cheyenne and Wyoming Links

http://www.cheyennechamber.org/
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce

http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-wy.htm
State and Local Governments on the Net

http://www.state.wy.us/government.asp
State of Wyoming

http://www.cheyenne.org/
Cheyenne Visitor Information

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Health information provided on Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's web page is intended as a guideline and not as a specific medical protocol. Every actual medical situation - emergency or non-emergency - is unique to each individual, and requires the clinical judgment of a qualified physician. For more information, or clarification, we recommend that individuals contact their personal physician.

Our Web site may include information and other material prepared by other sources. We also link to other Internet sites and resources. This information and links are provided as a courtesy. We are not responsible for the availability, updating, and accuracy of any information provided on these outside sites or for the privacy or security of these outside sites.

The information on this Web site is general in nature and is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a doctor and a particular treatment plan. The material provided is not intended to create, and the receipt of it does not constitute, a doctor-patient relationship. Should you have any health-care-related question, you should contact a doctor and arrange a consultation. Any e-mail generated from this Web site may not be secure and is not intended to create, and the receipt of it does not constitute, a doctor-patient relationship. E-mail communication is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a doctor.