Familydoctor.org has been named as an excellent online resource by several publications, including Kiplinger's Retirement Guide 2001, Healthcare Online for Dummies, On Magazine and The Kansas City Star.
Healthcare Online for Dummies says, "Familydoctor.org Web site offers some unique tools that are worth checking out. For example, the Self-Care Flowcharts can help you decide whether you need to see a doctor, based on your symptoms." Kiplinger's Retirement Guide 2001 chapter entitled, “The Fully Wired Retiree” directs readers to familydoctor.org to learn about their health conditions and diseases.
The Kansas City Star named the site as one of the best Web sites for your money and On Magazine urged readers to “Use the handy Self-Care Flowcharts to analyze symptoms of minor ailments and use the information to better inform your doctor.”
The site has also garnered awards for design and content:
MM&M 2005 Healthcare Web Site of the Year
Recognizes excellence in gains in readership and editorial quality
Selected as site of the year for "the comprehensive, quality content," ease of use and availability of information in Spanish.
MD Net Guide's 2004 Nettie Award for Excellence on the Medical Internet
Best Patient-Friendly Site.
"... familydoctor.org is the best one-stop location to send your patients for further information about their conditions and for general advice about staying healthy."
2002 eHealthcare Leadership Awards
Distinction, best overall Internet site
2001 Society of National Association Publications EXCEL Awards
Gold award for Web site general excellence
Gold award for Web site editorial content
2000 WWW National Health Information Award
Silver award for health Web site
