Your Health, In Your Hands
Evaluating Online Health Information
The Internet can be a great place to find health information, but because health is a serious topic ... read more »
Top Health Web Sites
The Web is host to a substantial number of reliable, comprehensive health sites. If you know what ... read more »
Health Insurance Options
Anyone not covered by an employer's insurance policy appreciates what a luxury health care can be. ... read more »
Find a Local Doctor or Dentist
It's important to have a good relationship with your doctor, and it's doubly important to select the right one. Word of mouth is a great way to find a doctor you can trust, but if you're new to an area or would like to do additional research on potential physicians, there are a handful of sites with physician-finder resources to aid you. After you enter some combination of location, specialty, and name, these sites will scour their databases and bring you the contact information for a list of doctors near you.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Don't wait until you have a medical crisis to start looking for a doctor. Here are some tips for choosing a doctor.
- If you're looking for a family doctor, follow these guidelines set by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
- Check with your insurance provider to learn which doctors in your area accept your plan. Most insurance companies’ Web sites have searchable databases of doctors in their networks.
Dulcinea's Picks
Talking to Your Doctor About Your Health
Although it's easy to think of interactions with your doctor as more akin to lectures than ... read more »
Learning About Medicines
All medication, whether prescribed by your doctor or received over the counter, is accompanied by ... read more »






