Disclaimers

1. NC Health Info is not a complete listing of health services!

NC Health Info provides links to web sites of local health services and programs around North Carolina, for the benefit of its users. With very few exceptions (i.e. hospitals, local health departments), only resources with a web presence are included in NC Health Info.

The rapidly changing world wide web means that this effort will never be complete, and therefore no list of resources, healthcare providers, programs or services can be comprehensive. NC Health Info always welcomes suggestions of sites to include, please use Suggest a Site to send these recommendations.

Services provided by the resources found in NC Health Info may not be available to all residents of North Carolina. Please check with the providers or programs to ensure that the services you seek are available to you.

NC Health Info tries to capture the primary aspects of each web site included, however it is possible that some features have been missed. Your feedback and comments are welcomed. Please use Suggest a Site if you wish to alert NC Health Info to a new aspect of a site.

2. Web Site descriptions and healthcare provider services

NC Health Info relies entirely on each web site's representation of the services provided, and no effort is made to check or verify descriptions of services, program offerings, credentials or other details. Users should contact healthcare providers, facilities and organizations directly to ensure that the personnel or services they seek are available.

The state of North Carolina licenses certain health care providers, and many occupational licenses and credentials can be verified online. See the list of NC Occupational Licensing Boards at http://www.nccommerce.com/servicenter/blio/redbook/Licenselist.asp?DivID=46

Web Sites are dynamic, and every effort is made to revisit sites and keep NC Health Info up-to-date. Please use Suggest a Site to notify NC Health Info of any new services or features.

3. Links to Other Sites

Inclusion on NC Health Info does not indicate or imply approval of the entire contents of a site. NC Health Info does not endorse or recommend any products, providers, programs, or services. NC Health Info does not accept or host any advertisement.

NC Health Info contains links to many other health web sites. Every web site is reviewed and evaluated before listing on NC Health Info. NC Health Info selection criteria can be found below.

The web sites NC Health Info links to are maintained by other parties, and NC Health Info has no control over the content, timeliness, or availability of these sites. NC Health Info is not responsible for the content and performance of these sites or for your transactions with them. Inclusion of links to such web sites does not imply any endorsement of the material on such web sites or any association with their operators.

4. Medical Information

The information provided in this web site is offered for general informational and referral purposes only; it is not offered as and does not constitute medical advice. In no way are any of the materials presented meant to be a substitute for professional medical care or attention by a qualified practitioner, nor should they be construed as such.

You should not act or rely upon any of the resources and information available in or from this web site without seeking the advice of a physician or other healthcare provider. Specific medical advice cannot be provided by the staff of NC Health Info, and you are urged to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to your personal questions.

Selection Policy

The NC Health Info seeks web sites that offer health services for North Carolinians. To evaluate web sites, NC Health Info uses a checklist, which assesses numerous site attributes, including the following:

• Local relevance
  (focus on North Carolina organizations, services or activities, audience and/or source is North Carolina-based)
• Authority/Source
  (assesses sponsorship, credentials or qualifications)
• Content
  (assesses currency, coverage, uniqueness)
• Organization
  (assesses design, visual aspects, structure)

If you have a question about the NC Health Info selection policy, please contact us by using the feedback and comments section of Suggest a Site.