Links

National Heartburn Alliance
The National Heartburn Alliance provides a wealth of education on the subject of heartburn — its causes, its effects, as well as informed solutions for obtaining relief from it. You'll find up-to-date news articles, advice, tips and even recipes on this helpful web site.
Visit www.heartburnalliance.org.

American Gastroenterological Association
The American Gastroenterological Association is a leading professional organization of gastroenterologic physicians and scientists engaged in clinical practice, research and education involving the functions and disorders of the digestive system. The AGA's web site features a Digestive Health Resource Center, Digestive Health Message Board and a gastroenterologist locator service.
Visit www.gastro.org/public.html.

American Academy of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians promotes and maintains high quality standards for family doctors, and works to educate patients and the public in all health-related matters. The AAFP's patient education web site, www.familydoctor.org, provides health information handouts, family health facts and self care flowcharts on a variety of health topics, including heartburn.
Visit www.aafp.org.

American College of Gastroenterology
The American College of Gastroenterology is a group of digestive disease professionals that advances the study and medical treatment of disorders of the intestinal tract. The ACG web site discusses common gastrointestinal problems, and offers digestive health tips and a gastroenterologist locator service.
Visit www.acg.gi.org.

American Pharmaceutical Association
The American Pharmaceutical Association, the national professional society of pharmacists in the United States, is a leader in the professional and scientific advancement of pharmacy, and in safeguarding the well-being of the individual patient. In addition to the professional site for pharmacists, the APhA has a consumer-focused web site, www.pharmacyandyou.org, that provides resources and information on a variety of health conditions, assuring safe and effective drug therapy.
Visit www.aphanet.org.

Resources

Six Handy Handouts for Your Patients

To help you with educating your patient, we've provided these helpful documents:

Two-Week Symptom Diary — A tool patients can use to track their frequent heartburn
Prilosec OTC FAQ — Answers to common patient questions about Prilosec OTC
A Guide to Your Flexible Spending Account — Information and a tool to help patients stretch their healthcare dollars
Stop & Select Guide* — A quick guide to different foods' potential to trigger heartburn
Get Heartburn Smart* — An informative guide on heartburn and its treatment
The Medicare Part D Kit— An educational brochure and prescription tracking tool to help patients maximize Medicare Part D coverage.

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