Urgent: Information on the Mumps Outbreak in Iowa from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control "Frequenty Asked Questions"  and  

Information on Mumps and Pregancy from the U.K. Health Protection Agency.

Check out our American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Self-Care Charts and Patient Handouts!

Medline Plus is a great starting place for medical information.  Includes a medical dictionary, and Interactive Slideshows on many common medical topics. 

The CRMEF Patient Education StartPage has links to many other reliable patient information sites.

Need help with the new Medicare Part D Drug Card? 

• For more Information visit the Iowa State SHIPP web site for more information. 
• For personalized help, download the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Information Form.  Fill it out and FAX it to the Heritage Area Agency on Aging at (319) 398-5533, or mail it to The Heritage Agency, c/o Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.
• Many drug companies are ending their Patient Assistance Programs which used to provide free or low cost medicine.  However, if you want more information about medication asssitance (for low-income or patients in need), please visit Needymeds.com.