The Canandaigua Medical Group
Useful Internet Links

The information provided on this page is to help you understand your health and illness. Your doctor knows you and your family best. Nothing takes the place of talking directly with your doctor about your health and questions that you have. The information presented here is not medical care or treatment and is not specific to your situation. You need to contact your own doctor for your medical care. Reading the information on this website does not create a physician-patient relationship.

Links to website of other providers and services are provided for your convenience. We do not endorse or control the content of their web pages nor their services or products. Likewise they do not control or endorse the information in this site.

Adult Topics

Heart Info - HeartInfo.org is an independent, educational Web site that provides consumers with instructional information and services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Backed by an internationally renowned panel of cardiologists, Heartinfo is dedicated to empowering and encouraging consumers and health care professionals in their effort to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Men's Health - From National Institutes of Health.

Urologic and Male Genital Diseases - Information on Urologic and Male Genital Diseases from the Karolinska Institutet.

Wellness G.I.F.T.S. - Specializing in camping retreats with recreation, education, therapy and respite time for families with special needs.

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Community

Canandaigua Area Chamber of Commerce - Explore our site and learn more about the opportunities for recreation, business and families in Canandaigua.

Canandaigua National Bank - The Canandaigua National Bank and Trust offers comprehensive financial services to individuals and their families and businesses wherever they may be located.

City of Canandaigua - For information about the City of Canandaigua.

Ontario County - Information about Ontario County.

The Fingerlakes Association - The official site of the Finger Lakes region - complete with links to area businesses, accommodations, restaurants and attractions.

Visit Fingerlakes - More about the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.

Town of Canandaigua - Provides town residents with central location to find current useful information regarding government, community events and parks and recreation.

Wegman's Food Markets - Information on food and recipes, shopping online, weekly sales, store locator and more.

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Family

Consumer Product Safety Commission - find Recalls and other Press Releases about products.

National Parent Teachers Association - Find out about us, explore our resources, and participate in the ongoing discussion about parents, teachers, children and you.

Parent's Guide to the Internet - This booklet is designed to provide parents with basic information about how to use the computer to find information and communicate with others.

Food and Nutrition Information Center - Food and Nutrition Information; healthy diets, consumer nutrition headquarters, food pyramid.

Family.com - Comprehensive online source for fun activities and expert advice on parenting, arts and crafts, recipes and more.

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General Topics

Health Finder - healthfinder® is a free guide to reliable health information, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

1Up Health - Medical resource provides reliable and comprehensive information and news on diseases, symptoms, tests, surgeries, injuries, nutrition, medications, and poisons. Focuses on family and community health.

Ask Me3 - Every time you talk with a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist, use the Ask Me 3 questions to better understand your health.

American Cancer Society - The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. This site has a large amount of information regarding cancer and links to other cancer related sites.

American Diabetes Association - The nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, diabetes education and advocacy for people with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association provides information on children with diabetes, coping with diabetes complications, gestational diabetes, nutrition and diabetic recipes.

American Lung Association - patient and disease education, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.

American Red Cross - News, donations, community services, tissue donations, and volunteer information.

AtHealth - Mental health information, directory of psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, social workers, and therapists, treatment facilities, and self-help resources.

Cancer Research Foundation - The Cancer Research Foundation of America website provides information on preventable cancers such as lung cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and skin cancer.

CDC (Center for Disease Control) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people. Large data bank of health and disease information.

Combined Health Information Database of US Government - Database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. This database provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources.

DiscoveryHealth.com - Comprehensive health information.

Dr. Koop - The latest news, in-depth features, health calculators, support groups, information and resources you need to help you and your family live healthier lives. Whether you want to start a new exercise program or just got the diagnosis, drkoop.com can help you make the most of your health.

FamilyDoctor.org - Health information for the whole family from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

FDA.gov - Information about food, drugs, recalls, and products from the Food and Drug Administration.

Healthfinder - your guide to reliable health information.

Immunizations - Immunization information from The National Immunization Program (NIP) which is a part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Information on Environmental Problems - Environmental Problem Resources for information on environmental problems for an index of over 125 environmental issues with relevant contacts within our department and elsewhere on the WWW.

John Hopkins Medical School InfoNet - Large source of patient advocacy groups.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - source of information relating to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease,myeloma and other blood related diseases.

Lifeline - Lifeline Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of Emergency Response Systems and Medical Alarms for the at home elderly, enhancing their independence and quality of life. Lifeline allows older individuals to live alone while maintaining 24 hour access to the support of friends, family members, or emergency services. Lifeline's caring supportive service is a valuable source of reassurance for someone living alone.

Mayo Clinic - A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic.

MD Choice - great site for all sorts of medical information for the public.

Medline - A database of more than 11 million bibliographic citations and abstracts in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, health care systems, and preclinical sciences, as well as, additional life science journals.

Mental Health - Mental Health Matters: Information and resources about mental health issues for consumers, professionals, students and supporters.

National Cancer Institute - Rich source of material about cancer, its causes, treatment, clinical trials, statistics, and research programs.

National Foundation for Infectious Disease - Large list of factsheets regarding immunizations and infectious diseases.

National Health Information Center (DHHS) - THE NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions relating to health promotion, diseases, and disease prevention, in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - This site contains information for professionals and the general public about heart and vascular diseases, lung diseases, blood diseases and resources, and sleep disorders. Included are fact sheets on prevention and control of diseases, clinical guidelines, medical alerts, press releases, and scientific resources and training information for biomedical investigators and students. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is a part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

NIH (National Institute of Health) - This is the official web site of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The National Institutes of Health is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. NIH is the steward of biomedical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.

NOAH (New York Online Access to Health) - New York Online Access to Health is dedicated to your health and well-being. NOAH seeks to provide high quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased.

Organ Donar - The official site dedicated to education about how to become an Organ and Tissue Donor.

PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) Home Page - For more than 50 years, doctors have relied upon the Physicians' Desk Reference for the latest drug information. Today that trusted knowledge is available to doctors and their patients on the Web. PDR's Getting Well Network provides reliable answers to important health questions. Use this site to learn more about detecting, preventing, and treating a variety of medical conditions.

QuackWatch - Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisions.

Radiology Procedures - Current and accurate information about diagnostic radiology. Learn how exams are performed, what patients might experience and how to prepare for exams and more.

US Department of Health and Human Services - This is the United States Federal Government Web Site of the Department of Health and Human Services.

WebMD - WebMD is a leading consumer-focused healthcare information Web site. Their mission is to provide the most objective, credible and trusted healthcare information and to help people play an active role in managing their own health. Consumers can access health news, articles, research reports, condition-specific centers and support communities, interactive tools and programs, as well as online health and lifestyle product catalogues and ordering services.

National HIV Testing Resources from the CDC.

BizlinksCentral - list of health links

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Local Health Businesses, providers and agencies

Canandaigua Orthopaedic Associates - Canandaigua Orthopaedics' medical services are specific to that portion of medicine known as Orthopaedics. This site offers information regarding disorders of the musculoskeletal system involving problems with the bones and joints of the arms and legs, as well as related structures, nerves, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

CVS - CVS pharmacy web site

CareGivers Home Health Care - CareGivers Home Health Care, a licensed home health care provider. Serving Upstate New York and Western Pennsylvania, including Buffalo, Canandaigua, Jamestown, Liverpool (Syracuse), Horseheads (Elmira), Utica, Watertown, Rome, Canton, Binghamton, Rochester, and Erie PA.

Clifton Springs Hearing Center - Clifton Springs Hearing Center, Inc. is a Audiology practice, specializing in advanced and comprehensive diagnostic testing and high technology hearing aid dispensing for all patient populations.

Dermatology Partners of Western New York - Dermatology Partners is a full service dermatology center featuring Laser Hair Removal and a full range of dermatologic services.

Lakeside ENT - This site is dedicated to the teaching of issues relating to Otolaryngology.

Eckerd Drugs - Nationwide drugstore providing online shopping for over the counter items and prescriptions, a store locator, pharmacy reference information, photo processing as well as health and wellness information.

Finger Lakes Health - Provides a full range of acute and long term care health services to residents of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York.

Finger Lakes Otolaryngology (ENT) - Internet site for W. Bradley Simmons, M.D., and John F. Centonze, M.D.

FingerLakesNet - Finger Lakes region business, community, education, events, government and information.

Finger Lakes Visiting Nurses Association - Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service is full service Medicare and Medicaid certified home health agency serving Ontario and Wayne counties in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. We also provide Certified Hospice services to residents in Ontario and Yates counties; as well as Long Term Home Health Care services in Yates, Wayne and Seneca counties.

F.F Thompson Hospital - Thompson Health is the parent corporation overseeing the operation of seven affiliate health care organizations on a variety of campuses in Ontario, Livingston and Yates Counties. The corporations include FF Thompson Hospital (113-acute care beds), FF Thompson Continuing Care Center (188-beds), Finger Lakes Community Care Network, Inc., FFTH Properties, Inc., FF Thompson Foundation, Ontario County Advanced Life Support, FFT Senior Communities, Inc. and in partnership with its physicians, co-own FLCCN-IPA.

Ide Radiology - Information for patients, families and referring physicians about Ide Radiology, their services and procedures.

Medicine Shoppe - The Medicine Shoppe is a provider of pharmacy services in the Finger Lakes. We custom compound medicines to your doctors order.

Monroe County ARC - Helping and enhancing the quality of life and self-esteem of people with developmental disabilities by providing them with meaningful employment opportunities. The Arc offers a variety of services which are designed to enhance the independence and self-sufficiency of our program participants.

Miller Pharmacy - Shop your local pharmacy for prescriptions, health and beauty products, and the latest health information.

Soldiers and Sailors Hospital - Soldiers and Sailors provides comprehensive patient services at 418 North Main Street, Penn Yan.

University of Rochester Medical Center - The University of Rochester Medical Center is at the heart of medical knowledge and expertise for Central New York State and the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. It includes the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, the School of Nursing, the Eastman Dental Center, the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group, Strong Memorial Hospital and the Children's Hospital at Strong.

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Medical Societies

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - Web resource for patient information regarding allergies, immunology and asthma.

American Academy of Pediatrics - Information on child health, safety and advocacy for babies, children, teens and adolescents.

American Academy of Ophthalomology - The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) offers Find an EyeM.D., an on-line listing of member ophthalmologists practicing in the United States and abroad.

American Association of Neurological Surgeons - Health Resources pages provide valuable neurosurgical information for the general public and healthcare community, including patients and physicians and the media.

American Board of Medical Specialties - The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the umbrella organization for the 24 approved medical specialty boards in the United States. Established in 1933, the ABMS serves to coordinate the activities of its Member Boards and to provide information to the public, the government, the profession and its Members concerning issues involving specialization and certification in medicine.

American Board of Internal Medicine - Founded in 1936, the American Board of Internal Medicine is the only recognized board in the specialty of internal medicine and is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABIM is an independent, non-profit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as signifying a high level of physician competence.

American Heart Association National Center - Check out news releases and advisories or search our archives. Source of all sorts of information about your heart or read a brief history of the American Heart Association.

American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is an information and news service for patients, parents of patients, purchasers of group health programs, the news media, and others interested in the allergic diseases. The site is maintained by allergists, the specialists who treat allergies and asthma, and their professional organization, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - ACOG is a nonprofit organization of women's health care physicians advocating highest standards of practice, continuing member education and public awareness of women's health care issues.

American College of Preventative Medicine - The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is the national professional society for physicians committed to disease prevention and health promotion. Specialists in preventive medicine are uniquely trained in both clinical medicine and public health. They have the skills needed to understand and reduce the risks of disease, disability and death in individuals and in population groups.

American College of Surgeons - The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.

The American Medical Association - The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's leader in promoting professionalism in medicine and setting standards for medical education, practice, and ethics. Patients will find a wealth of information that will help them lead healthy lives and become an active participant in their health care--from nutritional and fitness articles to content about specific medical diseases and conditions. This section also contains the latest-breaking News From the AMA and information about upcoming meetings and events.

American Psychiatric Association - Source of information about mental health and illness.

American Society of Plastic Surgeons - The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) offer education on plastic surgery (cosmetic and reconstructive) and help patients find board-certified plastic surgeons

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Ob-Gyn Topics

Healthywomen - Since the late 1980s, the National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc. (NWHRC) has helped millions of women educate themselves about the health topics that concern them the most. The non-profit organization, dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health, encourages women to embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease. As the national clearinghouse for women's health information, providing access to health information and resources is our primary goal. The information we provide is comprehensive, objective, and supported by an advisory council comprised of the nation's leading medical and health experts.

CDC Women's Health - List of all sorts of topics relating to women's health.

CDC National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) - Builds the infrastructure for breast and cervical cancer early detection by supporting public and provider education, quality assurance, surveillance, and evaluation activities critical to achieving maximum utilization of the screening, diagnostic and case management services.

Office on Women's Health, US Dept. Health & Human Services - The Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the government's champion and focal point for women's health issues, and works to redress inequities in research, health care services, and education that have historically placed the health of women at risk. The Office on Women's Health coordinates women's health efforts in HHS to eliminate disparities in health status and supports culturally sensitive educational programs that encourage women to take personal responsibility for their own health and wellness.

Reproductive Health - Online Reproductive Health Patient Education Brochures for contraception, menopause, perimenopause, birth control shots and more.

Women's Health Interactive - Women's Health Interactive provides health resources for women, supports empowerment over key health concerns, facilitates information exchange, promotes learning, and motivates proactive responses.

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Pediatric Topics

Adolescent Health Online - The American Medical Association Program on Child and Adolescent Health is pleased to provide you with this resource for information on adolescent health issues.

FDA for Kids - FDA Kids: all sorts of medical, safety and other information for kids, parents and teachers.

Family Voices for Children with Special Needs - Families, healthcare workers and friends speaking on behalf of children with special needs.

La Leche League - The La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breast feed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids' Pages - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids Pages, games, music, and other activities that introduce children to the impact of the environment on health.

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights - PACER Center is a funded parent center providing support and advocacy for children with disabilities and their families.

Wellness G.I.F.T.S. - Specializing in camping retreats with recreation, education, therapy and respite time for families with special needs.

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Senior Citizens Topics

AARP - Internet site of American Association of Retired People which is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services.

Administration on Aging - Administration on Aging has programs for the elderly, information about resources for practitioners who serve the aged, statistical information on the aging, and information for consumers (older persons and their families) including how to obtain services for senior citizens and electronic booklets on aging related issues. It also includes a link to AoA's National Aging Information Center and extensive links to other aging related Web resources.

Benefits Checkup - The National Council on the Aging created BenefitsCheckUp to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. Family and friends can also obtain facts about benefits that their loved ones may qualify for. Chances are, you will be surprised to learn what benefits are available to you, regardless of your income.

ElderNet - Seniors' guide to health, housing, legal, financial, retirement, lifestyles, news & entertainment information on the World Wide Web.

Glaucoma Quiz - ElderWeb is one of the oldest and most comprehensive eldercare gateways on the World Wide Web, with thousands of links for caregivers, providers, and advisors to the frail elderly to on-line information about health, financial, legal, housing, aging, and other eldercare issues.

Medicare.gov - Medicare.gov is a consumer beneficiary Website that provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information and publications, as well as information about health care fraud and abuse and nursing homes.

National Council of Aging - The National Council on the Aging, promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being and continuing contributions of older persons through education, research, leadership and advocacy

National Institute on Aging - The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. This agency also has a long list of very interesting topics on aging.

Nursing Home Information - Source of information regarding nursing homes, finding one, helpful hints, how to select a nursing home, and patients rights.

Social Security Agency - This is the official web site of the Social Security Administration with information on retirement, disability, survivors and supplemental security income benefits.

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Surgery Topics

Orthopedic Surgery - Source of information regarding the specialty of orthopedic surgery. Has numerous fact sheets about des eases and conditions relating to this orthopedics.

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