Local healthcare is making strides in its online presence.

Mayo Clinic Health System’s website, mayoclinichealthsystem.org, recently received a Silver Award during the 2012 Healthcare Internet Conference in Las Vegas.

The website was cited as an outstanding health care site for consumers and health care professionals.

In addition to information about the various Mayo Clinic Health System sites and their respective staff and specialties, mayoclinichealthsystem.org includes health advice, information about common conditions or diseases, as well as a symptom checker.