LibGuides: Academy of Health Sciences : Online Resources

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Collaborating 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.
DailyMed
DailyMed provides high-quality information about marketed drugs. This information includes FDA labels (package inserts). This Web site provides health information providers and the public with a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling as found in medication package inserts. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) provides this as a public service and does not accept advertisements.
Drug Information Portal
The NLM Drug Information Portal gives users a gateway to selected drug information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and other key U.S. Government agencies. At the top of the page are links to individual resources with potential drug information, including summaries tailored to various audiences. Resources include the NLM search systems useful in searching for a drug, NLM research resources, resources organized by audience and class, and other NIH and government resources such as FDA and CDC.
Drug Interactions: What You Should Know
This information is brought to you by the Council on Family Health in cooperation with the National Consumers League and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Health
Find an A-Z list of health topics and resources on insurance, prescription drugs, nutrition, caregiving, and more. USA.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal.
Health Topics - MedlinePlus
Read about symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention for over 900 diseases, illnesses, health conditions, and wellness issues. MedlinePlus health topics are regularly reviewed, and links are updated daily.
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
National Cancer Institute
The NCI is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine is the world's largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Career Links

Career Planning Resource (AMA)
from American Medical Association
Occupational Employment Statistics
Produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas; national occupational estimates for specific industries are also available.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Healthcare Occupations
Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Careers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the government’s principal agency for protecting the health and well-being of all Americans. HHS employs individuals from diverse social and academic backgrounds into a full range of career fields and positions including doctors, nurses, biologists, social and physical scientists, economists, computer specialists, budget analysts, administrative and clerical specialists, and epidemiologists.