Patient Education

Patient Health and Safety is one of the Guam Memorial Hospital Authority’s concerns.  Ever patient that we serve is special and important to the Authority in achieving our Accreditation and Mission Objectives.  Therefore, we have compiled a list that will assist you in learning about common health issues facing our Island.  Additionally, the links below will give you a better preventative defense strategy.

Mesothelioma Lawyer Center

https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/

This site will assist any patient affected by asbestos exposure and may have Mesothelioma Cancer, as a result of the exposure, to locate an attorney in your area to help obtain for the patient financial compensation which will help towards treatment and quality of life.

Medline Plus, National Library of Medicine, NIH

 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/medlineplus.html

A good ‘one-stop’ site for all health resources. This site includes health topics; interactive tutorials on conditions, procedures, surgeries and prevention with animated graphics; supplements, and a medical encyclopedia

Mayo Clinic

 http://www.mayoclinic.com/

A health tools section has videos and slide shows which are great for people who prefer other means of learning besides print. The quizzes can be used in secondary education health and anatomy classes

Healthfinder, sponsored by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health promotion

 http://www.healthfinder.gov/

This is a very organized database with links to carefully selected health information from over 1,500 health related agencies.  Take a look at the online checkups section for health quizzes, health information, articles and links to related organizations

GlaxoSmithKline

 http://www.1on1health.com/web/info/home/english/home/Home

The site is geared toward people who want to have fun while learning. This is a look, listen and learn interactive website on 29 health topics. They have medical savings programs for their medicines.

National Heart, Blood and Lung institute, DHHS, NIH

 http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/index.htm#chol

Topics: heart and vascular diseases, lung diseases, blood diseases, sleep disorders, and obesity. Site includes health assessment tools, recipes, downloadable pamphlets, education campaigns and education tutorials.

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases

 http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/

Topics: diabetes, digestive diseases, kidney and urologic diseases, endocrine and metabolic diseases and hematologic diseases. Easy to read publications can be downloaded or ordered

Guam GetCare

 www.guamgetcare.org

The site is geared toward seniors and individuals with disabilities along with their caregivers. This site is a search database to find local services

Peace office on Guam, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Prevention programs for youth

 http://www.peaceguam.org/

The site is a great local resource for drug and suicide prevention. There are links to sites that can be used for teaching purposes and hotline resources for those looking for support.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Get more involved with your healthcare

http://www.ahrq.gov/

Check out the Consumers and Patients section for information on improving your quality of care, prevention and wellness and more. Download the checklists for men and women before your next family annual physical

American Cancer Society

 http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp

Learn more about certain types of cancers, get help with cancer treatment decisions, find local support groups. The site is simple, without references to other sites

Medline Plus, on Diabetes

 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetes.html

This MedlinePlus site is a great introduction to how useful MedlinePlus is for this condition and many others.

American Diabetes Association

 http://www.onlinenursingprograms.com/resources/diabetes/

The site has something for everyone. There is a Diabetes Risk Test that everyone should take.  Step out for Diabetes, is a program you might want to join. Books and resources such pedometers can be ordered

Move 4 Life, by the New York State Physical Activity Coalition

 http://www.nysphysicalactivity.org/mflp/

Want support to increase physical activity? Participants can set their own personal goals, ranging from moderate activities to more intense ones, then record their daily activities and begin tracking progress.

Information Guides

The Information Guides, also known as PERC Pathways, are lists of sources relating to a specific cancer diagnosis or issue.  The purpose is to help newly diagnosed patients and their loved ones find sources of information and support.

 http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/support/information_guides.shtml

Useful Medical Links

How does Medicare Cover Cancer Treatment

Medical Aspects of Cancer and how to protect financially

Naval Hospital, Guam – The only Military Hospital on Guam.

Webmed – Find all your health and medical needs here…

Critpath – Go here to a AIDS research and information site.

PMC Isla Health System – Welcome to PMC, Guam Clinic.

Guam Medical Society – Official Guam Medical Society Website.

WebMD – WebMD Health site.

Medscape – site that offers physicians resources to various health issues.

American Medical Association – AMA Advocacy, News, Clinical Practice tools.

Physician’s Online – Physician’s Portal and Community.

MD Direct – Connecting Physicians and Employers.

NCBI Pubmed – National library of Medicine.

Medline Plus – NLM Health Information.

Health Web – Linking you to the best in Health Information.

Disease Control Center – National Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Medical Assistant Colleges – A resource site for new college students interested in Medical Assistant field.

Mesothelioma Resource Online Colleges – A excellent resource site Mesothelioma Symptoms