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Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Does research and provides information about diseases, general health and health care. Offers several ways for people to get health information: * Health information lines: multiple toll free phone numbers to call for more information * Health services locator * Talking to Your Doctor - Information about how to communicate with your doctor * Community resources - other organizations that have used scientific findings to improve health and wellbeing * Clinical trials and how to participate * Current medical related news * Wellness toolkits * Health topics from A - Z Some information is available in Spanish

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION A 24/7 helpline serving people with memory loss, their caregivers, health care professionals and the public. Staff of the helpline can help with: * Understanding memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's * Medications and other treatment options * General information about aging and brain health * Skills to provide quality care and to find the best care from professionals * Safety issues * Recommendations for finding quality care providers * Strategies to reduce caregiver stress * Legal and financial documents for future care * Referrals to local community programs and services

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Shares easy-to-understand information about mental illnesses, mental health care, diagnosis, treatment and recovery, including: * Mental health conditions and related disorders * Support for adults, caregivers, young adults, veterans, law enforcement and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community * Online discussion groups * Support groups * Helpline * How to become an advocate for people with mental illness Learn more: * Warning signs * Mental health conditions * Statistics * Treatment * Research * Fact sheets

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION Cancer Information Specialists are available by phone 24/7 to provide information and support, including: * Specific cancers * Treatment options * Side effects * Coping with cancer * Medicines * Pain control * Clinical trials * Prevention * Screening * Quitting tobacco * Finding and paying for treatment Will also help connect patients and caregivers to services and resources.

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION Contact the telephone care line if you need medical advice, have questions about your medication, or need to schedule a non-urgent appointment.

Provides information and resources about health and health care in Minnesota. The clearinghouse helps families, individuals, employers, health care providers, health plan staff, government agencies, and anyone else with health or health care questions. They provide both answers and connect people to other organizations. Information about: * Health coverage - Health coverage options - Health care complaint information - Guide to purchasing health insurance * Medical records - Medical records information - Locating hospital medical records * Resources - Clearinghouse resource list: sources of information - Guide to health care resources * Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Action Plans and Collaboration Plans