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Health and Safety
Consumer Information on Diet Health and Fitness
(Separate Website)
This FTC web site contains information on a large variety of consumer issues relating to health products and purchases, weight loss, diet supplements, indoor tanning beds, smoking, sun protection and elective eye surgery. The web site also contains information for health-related businesses.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Food Safety Education
(Separate Website)
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
By: U.S. Department of Agriculture
General Health Topics: Healthfinder.gov
(Separate Website)
Healthfinder is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, Healthfinder has been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. Healthfinder links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms
(Separate Website)
This site answers common questions about genetically modified foods,
By: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research
Medline Plus: Trusted Health Information for You
(Separate Website)
Welcome to MedlinePlus, a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date. MedlinePlus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 700 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, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials.
By: U.S. National Library of Medicine
Minority Health
(Separate Website)
The Office of Minority Health advises DHEC and other agencies on public health and environmental issues affecting African Americans, Hispanics, Asian and Pacific Islanders and American Indians statewide. OMH also provides leadership for the agency's Cultural Competence Action Plan, which assures services are culturally and linguistically appropriate and acceptable for the citizens of South Carolina.
By: SC Department of Health and Environmental Control
Staying Healthy
(Separate Website)
Staying healthy can sometimes be as tough as getting over an illness! We've put together some information and links to wellness programs, as well as fitness and recreation programs to help you stay in tiptop shape!
By: HealthCareCoach.com
Your Health: Information about Health and Related Issues
(Separate Website)
Keep up with the latest health and wellness information, and learn how to get the best possible medical care for yourself and your family.
By: National Health Law Program (HealthCareCoach.com)
DHHS Programs and Services - Medicaid Information
(Separate Website)
By: SC Department of Health and Human Services
Facts About the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003
(Separate Website)
This document contains information about Medicare Benefits.
By: Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
Guide to Choosing a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card
(Separate Website)
This booklet provides information about the new Medicare-approved drug discount cards including who can get a card, how they work, and how to choose the best card for you.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Introducing Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards
(Separate Website)
This brochure gives a brief introductory overview of the new Medicare-approved drug discount cards and $600 credit.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicaid Facts
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Read this in:
Spanish / Espaņol
Medicaid Managed Care - Your Choice Counts a Lot
(Separate Website)
If you are on Medicaid, your state may soon tell you ?Join a health plan.? If you do not choose a plan, the state will choose one for you. It will be a big change for you. You might not be able to use your current doctor. You may not be able to get Medicaid to pay if you use your local emergency room unless it is a serious situation. If you pick a plan that doesn?t give you what you need, the plan will still make money. The state will pay them every month even if you do not get health care. Your choice is your best protection, so choose carefully. This document helps you figure out how to choose the best health plan.
By: National Health Law Program (NHeLP)
Medicare
(Separate Website)
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Medicare and You 2005
(Separate Website)
Summary of Medicare benefits, rights and obligations, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits
(Separate Website)
This booklet explains: (1) mental health benefits and who is eligible, and (2) how payments are made in the original Medicare Plan. The document is available only in PDF format.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare Coverage of Skilled Nursing Facility Care
(Separate Website)
This booklet explains: (1) Medicare covered skilled care; (2) your rights and protections, (3) where you can get help with questions. This document is available in PDF format.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare Information
(Separate Website)
Information on Medicare basics, making Medicare choices, selecting Medicare supplemental insurance, your Medicare rights, etc.
By: American Association of Retired Persons
Medicare Preventative Services to Keep You Healthy
(Separate Website)
Medicare pays for many preventive services. These benefits are described in the Medicare Preventive Services To Help Keep You Healthy publication.
The preventive services listed in this publication are: (1) Mammography for breast cancer screening, (2) Pap smears for cervical cancer screening, (3) Tests for colorectal cancer screening, (4) Bone mass measurements for osteoporosis, (5) Diabetes self-management and blood glucose monitoring, (6) Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations. These Medicare benefits can be a key to long lasting good health. Your doctor can help you determine your health risks and need for these preventive screenings.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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