Helpful Links for Patients

If you're a patient looking for additional information, the following links may be helpful. Please note that these links will open in a new window outside the ASP website. ASP is not responsible for the content featured in these organizations' sites.

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
The online site for the AGA, gastro.org offers information on research, clinical practice, education and training, advocacy, and practice management, as well as a patient information center.

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
The APIC site is dedicated to the education of healthcare infection control professionals; includes access to comprehensive reference materials, news, and information regarding upcoming educational opportunities.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC is the nation's premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency and a global leader in public health. It remains at the forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and environmental health threats. This site offers comprehensive information about these important wellness topics.

Johnson & Johnson
The Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies makes a big difference in the health and well-being of people every day. Our consumer products, prescription medicines and medical devices and diagnostics impact the state of health care for patients, doctors, and nurses around the world.

If you're looking for recent news about Johnson & Johnson products, leaders, or charitable giving , you'll find it here.

National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
Online site sponsored by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), NIH offers a wealth of information about digestive diseases, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for patients and providers.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
This is the online resource for SGNA. It includes a list of upcoming events, membership discussion forums, society newsletter, and GI resource center.

WebMD^®
WebMD provides credible, valuable health information, tools for managing health, and support to those who seek information. The WebMD content staff blends journalism, content creation, community services, expert commentary, and medical review to give our users a variety of ways to find what they are looking for.