Links Parents to Health Information in Fort Collins

Need a doctor, dentist, mental health specialist, or alternative care provider in Fort Collins? Looking for a health class in town? Want to read up on health topics such as influenza and the immunizations your children need?

Find it all at healthinfosource.com, a comprehensive directory of health resources, featuring local healthcare providers, health classes, and health-related topics.  The web site is a free service of the Health District of Northern Larimer County, Poudre Valley Hospital and PVH Foundation, and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.

Consumers can look up local healthcare resources from the comforts of home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The web site lists more than 800 Fort Collins area healthcare organizations and serves as a central point for finding local health classes, from yoga to childbirth preparation.

“Studies show more consumers are using the Internet to look up health information. With just a click of a mouse, residents can be connected to a host of health resources in our community,” said Karin Meyer, project coordinator for healthinfosource.com. “Not only can you look for a provider by name, you can search by other criteria, such as type of provider or insurance accepted.”

To maintain the web site’s accuracy, providers’ records are updated regularly. There is no charge for listing. Providers are listed in five categories:

•      Medical and primary care, including specialists

•      Dental care, including dentists, hygienists, and orthodontists

•      Mental health and substance abuse services

•      Other health services, including physical therapists, speech therapists, and registered dietitians

•      Complementary and alternative medicine, including acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and naturopaths

In the web site’s Health Information section, consumers can read up on health issues. Parents might be interested in such family friendly topics as allergies, car seats, dental care for kids, nutrition, and blood pressure.

Log on to www.healthinfosource.com and make 2006 a happy, healthy new year!