Helpful Links

Useful Links

Allergy/Asthma

  • www.aaaai.org  - Site of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology; find lots of information about asthma and allergy here.
  • www.aanma.org - The Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics) helps parents and children cope with allergies and asthma.
  • www.foodallergy.org - Dedicated site for kids, teens, and adults with valuable information from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.


Attention Deficit Disorder


Caregiver Resources

  • www.alzfdn.org - Alzheimer's Foundation of America's website provides information on care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.
  • www.cancer.org - The American Cancer Society provides information to cancer patients and those who care for them.
  • www.eldercarelink.com - Elder Link is a referral service that provides resources for local senior care services and providers that match the needs of an aging family member.


Child Development


Children and Teens

  • www.aacap.org/cs/forFamilies - The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides information about mental health disorders and resources for children and teens.
  • www.kidsgrowth.com - Provides online health information and resources for parents and teens.
  • www.kidshealth.org - Reliable, accurate information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
  • www.stayteen.org - Information for and by teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
  • www.teenhealthfx.com - TeenHealthFX.com is a reliable online resource for teens who have questions about their health, their bodies, relationships, and sexuality. It is informative, and encourages teens to also discuss these issues with their doctor and parents.


Diseases

  • www.acponline.org/patients_families - The American College of Physicians provides information about diseases and conditions.
  • www.americanheart.org - The website of the American Heart Association offers valuable information about heart disease.
  • www.cdc.gov - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides a wealth of information about many health topics.
  • www.diabetes.org - The website of the American Diabetes Association.
  • www.lungusa.org - The American Lung Association website offers information about lung disease and tips to stop smoking.
  • www.mayoclinic.com - Mayo Clinic website provides information on diseases and tips for a healthy lifestyle.
  • www.ninds.nih.gov/index.htm - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's website provides information on neurological disorders.


Geriatrics

  • www.aoa.gov - The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging website provides information for elders and their families.
  • www.fda.gov/oc/seniors - The U. S. Food and Drug Administration website provides information for older people on arthritis, cancer, and nutrition.
  • www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation - The National Institute on Aging site provides links to publications, clinical trials, Alzheimer's disease information, and aging organizations.
  • www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml - Maintained by the U. S. government, this site provides information and resources for seniors on consumer protection, adult education, end-of-life issues, health topics, housing, laws and regulations concerning seniors, retirement, and travel and recreation.


Health Maintenance and Prevention

  • www.ada.org/ - The American Dental Association provides useful information about fluoride, cavities, and more.
  • www.familydoctor.org - American Academy of Family Physicians site provides health information for the whole family.
  • www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers - The U. S. Food and Drug Administration site provides information on food safety, food labeling, and nutrition, as well as selected health topics.
  • www.intelihealth.com - Established by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, this site offers information about maintaining a healthy diet.
  • www.choosemyplate.gov - The American Academy of Pediatrics' site offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
  • www.nj.quitnet.com - The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services provides support and cessation recommendations for smokers.
  • www.strokeassociation.org - The American Stroke Association offers information about ways to prevent stroke, as well as living after stroke.
  • www.vaccine.chop.edu - Reliable, accurate information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
  • www.vaccinesaftey.edu - The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Institute for Vaccine Safety site provides an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety.
  • www.webmd.com - WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support.


Hospitals


Medication

  • www.drugs.com - Drugs.com provides independent information on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and natural products; includes a pill identifier and interactions checklist.
  • www.medlineplus.gov - MedlinePlus provides extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.


Prescription Assistance:


Safety

  • www.aapcc.org - American Association of Poison Control Centers offers important information for poison safety and education.
  • www.cpsc.gov - Learn about recalled toys and other products from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
  • www.mysafehome.org - Find practical information about making your home safe; offers a room by room tour of potential dangers and solutions.
  • www.npic.orst.edu - The National Pesticide Information Center provides information to help you make informed decisions about pesticide use.
  • www.usa.safekids.org - A site dedicated to preventing childhood injury, with great safety guidelines for car seats, fire safety, and poison prevention, as well as links for recalls, car seat installation, and more.


Travel

  • www.cdc.gov/travel - Check this site before traveling abroad for important information on health-related topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Women's Health

  • www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast - The National Cancer Institute offers information about breast cancer, including treatment, prevention, genetics, clinical trials, screening and testing, and related information.
  • www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/ovarian - Information about ovarian cancer, including risks, screening, and prevention, from The National Cancer Institute.
  • www.healthywomen.org - Named top women's health website by Good Housekeeping magazine; gives women the latest health information, including news updates, health tips, resources, and extensive coverage of hundreds of health topics.
  • www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone - The National Institute of Health's Osteoporosis and Related Bone Disease website provides information on osteoporosis and bone related disorders.
  • www.nof.org - The National Osteoporosis Foundation website is a reliable resource.
  • www.womenshealth.aetna.com - A dedicated website for women's health topics presented by Aetna.