Health

A free site where you can find out if your doctor is board-certified, where she was trained and whether she's been disciplined by a medical board.
http://www.docboard.org

How does the hospital where your doctor will treat you compare with others nearby? The nonprofit Commonwealth Fund provides the answer for key measures of safety and quality for nearly 4,500 hospital around the country.
http://www.whynotthebest.org

Want a physician who's highly recommended by her peers? Find top specialist in the 20,000 best docs database, from the folks who put out those "American's Top Doctors" lists. This site charges $9.95 for a one-day search; a more limited option is free.
http://www.castleconnolly.com

Learn about new methods for early screening of ovarian cancer that are being investigated including ultrasound in conjunction with a blood test.
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/ovariancancer/a/ovarcansilkille.htm

Trying to find out what your ideal weight is based on body mass index, what your
maximum heart rate should be or how many calories you have burned working out?
http://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/body.cfm?id=212

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of depression, addiction and anxiety at: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_signs_types_diagnosis_treatment.htm

There is a new HPV test for Cervical Cancer. Check it out:
http://health.usnews.com/blogs/on-women/2009/03/13/new-hpv-test-to-detect-cervical-cancer-strains.html

Travel

Learn important and cost saving travel tips from Conde Nast at http://www.concierge.com/. Sign up for TripKit via LinkedIn and let a list of people that you designate know when and where you are traveling. Check out the other applications to review a book you've read or share a presentation. You'll need a LINKEDIN profile to participate.
 
"Ever since you started x-raying our shoes, I've been forced to carry all my plastic explosives in my pants which I find most inconvenient." Yes, this is a joke. You can find this comment amid other observations, complaints and cautions on the TSA blog site found here: http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/travelers_check/archives/2008/02/
have_your_say_w.html

Education
 
Thinking about business school and your MBA? Click this link for the Business Week rankings of the best schools: http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/
 
Wondering what smart leaders are discussing regarding the current economic conditions? How are they using the fiscal crisis as a catalyst to spark new ways of thinking and doing business http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_12/b4124030837359.htm?chan=magazine+channel_game-changing+ideas
 
Want to keep up on the details of the stimulus package or check out what financial experts are discussing in stimulus blogs?
http://bx.businessweek.com/obamas-stimulus-plan/