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MedlinePlus This link opens in a new window
Brings together authoritative information from NLM, NIH, and other government agencies and health-related organizations in understandable language for patients, their families and friends. Includes information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.

Health Reach
Find multilingual, multicultural health information and patient education materials about health conditions and wellness topics. Learn about diseases, causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Materials may be available as printable documents, audio, and video.

Indiana 211 Service
Indiana 211 Partnership, Inc. (IN211) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a seamless network of information and referral services that enables anyone in Indiana in need of human services to have quick referrals to those who provide them by dialing 2-1-1.
League
The League for the Blind and Disabled's mission is to provide and promote opportunities that empower people with disabilities to achieve their potential.
National Mental Health Association
When your mental health is off, you want to get help to make it better. Fortunately, there are a wide range of treatments and supports. Unfortunately, they can be hard to find or pay for. We’re here to help.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
Allen County Council on Aging
The Allen County Council on Aging, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing services to Allen County residents, age 60 and older, regardless of income. They have now merged with Aging and In-home services

AMA Resources for Patients
Consumer site from the American Medical Association.
Mayo Clinic
A medical library, drug information, recipes, and "Ask Mayo."
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"Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness. Mayo Clinic staff members work together to meet your needs. You will see as many doctors, specialists and other health care professionals as needed to provide comprehensive diagnosis, understandable answers and effective treatment.

Mayo provides clinic and hospital services at its locations in Rochester, Minn.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and Phoenix and Scottsdale, Ariz. Every medical service you need is available on our campuses, and physicians devote the time you need to be fully understood and cared for.

The Mayo Clinic logo represents the three underpinnings that continue our reputation as a pioneer and innovator in medicine - patient care, medical research and academic education.

It is part of Mayo Clinic's mission to serve as a reliable source of health information. Read more about Mayo Clinic. " http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aboutthissite/aboutmayoclinic
Healthfinder
"Healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet."
Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition

INSPIRE This link opens in a new window
"INSPIRE is Indiana's Virtual Library. INSPIRE is a collection of academic databases and other information resources that can be accessed by Indiana residents using any computer equipped with an Internet Protocol (IP) address located in Indiana and a Web browser such as Firefox or Internet Explorer. "