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The information here is provided for your convenience and general reference. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Any concerns or questions you have about your health or the health of your family should be discussed with your family physician. Please note that medical information is constantly changing. Therefore some information may be out of date. Please let us know if you have any questions, suggestions or problems with the links on this page. Mercy Family Health Line: When dealing with an unfamiliar ailment after-hours, you can call the Mercy Family Health Line, a free health information service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 641.422.7777 or 1.800.468.0050. Hows Your Health - Your Personal Guide for the Best Health and Medical Care, courtesy of Dartmouth College. Going to the Doctor from KidsHealth For Kids. Self-Care Charts (Search by Symptom) at familydoctor.org Educational Handouts (search by Condition) at familydoctor.org healthfinder.gov - U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services "Guide to Reliable Health Information". Covid-19 Information: CDC Iowa Dept. of Public Health Cerro Gordo Public Health MercyOne North Iowa FamilyDoctor.org Prescription Affordability: Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) - help find answers to questions on Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, and other health insurance issues. Iowa Concern - A source of help and information for Iowans in need in any of a variety of areas: legal, financial, medical, etc. GoodRx - compare prices and get coupons Needy Meds - programs providing no cost prescription medications to eligible participants. medicineassistancetool.org - use to help get helping paying for brand-name medicines. Drug Assistant - meant to streamline Patient Assistant Programs (PAP) for healthcare facilities and patient advocates. Healthy Lifestyles: 100 Calories List - cut 100 calories a day and change your life. Nutrient Deficiency Questionnaire - one-page set of questions to identify areas where diet may be deficient. The Incredible Adventures of the Amazing Food Detective - kids learn about healthy foods. We Can! - Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition The First Step to Active Health - Improving the Health of Adults over 50 through physical activity American Cancer Society American Lung Association American Heart Association Become an EX - analyze your habit to create a plan to quit. Quitline Iowa - 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) Complimentary and Alternative Medicine: Consumer Lab - tests herbs and supplements for purity and labeling accuracy. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. U.S. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Regional Hospitals: MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics MayoClinic.com Iowa Health - Des Moines - Blank Children's, Iowa Methodist and Iowa Lutheran Hospitals. Email: info@eaglefamilyhealth.com