• PATIENT RESOURCES

    We welcome suggestions of other websites or topics we should inlcude here. Please click "Feedback/Suggestions" in the right column to offer suggestions or let us know what links were useful.

  • High Quality Health Information

    If you wish to search the web for specific health information, we recommend starting with MedlinePlus.com. Using popular search engines (e.g., Google, Yahoo, Bing) often yields a mixture of mis-information and useful information that is hard to sort out.
    • MedlinePlus
      By the National Library of Medicine. Authoritative health information on over 900 conditions and diseases via librarian-selected links to expert Web resources.
    • familydoctor.org
      General health information on a range of topics from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
    • Health Topics - NYC Health Department
      The NYC Health Department has put together high quality patient education and provider materials (mostly PDFs) on many health topics.
    • Flu Information from US Dept of Health
      Clear, practical, regularly updated, information about the flu. Includes symptoms, emergency danger signs, what to do if you or your child are sick, etc.

  • Diabetes Self-Management

    • My Food Advisor
      Information about meal planning, nutrition, recipes in a new interactive website developed by the American Diabetes Association.
    • Diabetes Resource Guide (WNY Counties)
      "TAKE ACTION! Living well with diabetes" booklet and 8 WNY county guides to local Diabetes-related services. Compiled in June 2009 by the P2 Collaborative of Western New York.
    • American Diabetes Association
      A wealth of information about types of diabetes, living with diabetes, food, fitness, resources.
    • CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource
      Basics about Diabetes, Eating Right, Prediabetes, Staying Healthy with Diabetes, Financial Coverage for Diabetes Expenses, Staying Active, Preventing Diabetes, Diabetes Health Concerns, Groups Especially Affected, and Diabetes Research and Statistics

  • Local Health Resources

  • Discount Generic Medications

    Several national and local pharmacies now offer discounted rates on 30 and 90 day prescriptions of generic drugs, but their lists differ. Check their latest lists below for the medications you need.

  • Prescription Assistance Programs

    Links to discounts on brand name drugs.