National Medical Institutes

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
This is the portal for The National Institutes of Health providing information about resources available through the NIH, with appropriate links.

National Cancer Institute
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 Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.

Center for Disease Control (CDC)
It promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This site includes information on Adolescents and Teens, Environmental Health, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Men's Health, Occupational Health, Senior Health, Traveler's Health and Women's Health.

Federal Drug Administration(FDA)
An electronic source of information about the U.S.Food and Drug Administration.

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis, your source of reliable health information from Mayo Clinic. This site is directed by a team of Mayo physicians, scientists, writers and educators. Questions to Mayo staff supported by "Ask Mayo" feature.

National Science Foundation
To promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense.