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MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus has information from the National Institutes of Health and other sources on over 700 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia, a medical dictionary and health information in Spanish.

Search our databases for the most current of info about your pregnancy and health.

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This database provides provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Kids Health provides provides separate sites for parents, kids and teens.

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Pregnancy and Prenatal Information Guide

Use this guide to find information to help you understand your pregnancy. From books to dvds, the library has all the information you will need to plan a healthy pregnancy.

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AMA Doctor Finder
This online physician locater from the American Medical Association helps you find a perfect match for your medical needs. Click on "Search hints" for help on how to use this website.
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DoctorFinder
DoctorFinder provides you with basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States. This includes more than 814,000 doctors.

AMA member physicians are offered an expanded listing that contains additional information such as office hours, accepted insurance providers, educational history and other helpful information.

All AMA members must adhere to the AMA's Principles of Medical Ethics.
Choosing a Doctor or Healthcare Service
Medline Plus: Choosing a doctor or healthcare service. This website gives tips on how to evaluate specific programs, doctors, and healthcare services.
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We all want high-quality health care, but it's hard to know how to choose. There are many things to consider, including

* What your insurance covers
* Whether a healthcare provider or service is accredited
* The location of a service
* Hours that the service is available
* Whether you like a healthcare provider's personality
Texas Medical Board
Use this site for verifying a physician's license, any recent disciplinary actions and information on how to file a complaint.

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Web Sites of Interest

American Pregnancy Association
From the American Pregnancy Association's website you can sign up for weekly emails to track your pregnancy, check pregnancy symptoms, use their due date calculator to estimate your pregnancy due date, and learn the latest in pregnancy news.

The Following web sites provide detailed information about your pregnancy.

Pregnancy Today
Here you can find a name for your baby, write a blog, ask a question on the message board, and get expert advice on topics related to your pregnancy.
Baby Center
BabyCenter.com provides expectant mothers with expert advice from around the world, medical advisory board-approved information, networking and friendships with other moms, and support for every stage of pregnancy and child development. Create your own personalized page to track your pregnancy, chat with other moms, and participate in a growing online community of mothers.
Pregnancy Guide Online
Provides a week by week look at your pregnancy.