Useful Links
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Allergy / Asthma
American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
The American Academy of Allergy and Immunology; find lots of information about asthma and allergy here.
Allergies and Asthma Network
The Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics) helps parents and children cope with allergies and asthma.
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Dedicated site for kids, teens, and adults with valuable information from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.
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Adolescent Health
National Alliance on Mnetal Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illnesses covers mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, PTSD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide, addiction and others.
Power to Decide: Teen Talk
Information for and by teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
Teen Health FX
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. -
Caregiver Resources
Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)
Alzheimer's Foundation of America's website provides information on care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society provides information to cancer patients and those who care for them.
Elder Care
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. -
COVID-19
Center for Diese Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Center for Diese Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coping with Stress
Center for Diese Control and Prevention (CDC)
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS)
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Nutrition and Fitness
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Provides resources and tools to keep children healthy.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC site for assessing body mass index (BMI).
Choose My Plate
Interactive tools from the U.S. Department of Agriculture help teach parents and children about nutrition and healthy food choices.
US Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA site provides information on food safety, nutrition, and cosmetics.
US Food & Drug Administration (FDA)- My Pyramid
Interactive tools from the U.S. Department of Agriculture help teach parents and children about nutrition and healthy food choices. -
Safety
American Association of Posion Control Centers (AAPCC)
Offers important information for poison safety and education.
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
Provides information to help you make informed decisions about pesticide use.
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
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Travel
Center for Diese Control and Prevention (CDC)
Check this site before traveling abroad for important information on health-related topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. -
Vaccinations
Center for Diese Control and Prevention (CDC): Immunizations
Information sheets from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain the benefits and risks of vaccines to recipients or their legal representatives.
Institute for Vaccine Safety
Independent assessments of vaccines and vaccine safety, plus educational information provided by the Institute for Vaccine Safety of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
National Network for Immunization Information (NNII)
An excellent source for scientifically-based immunization information.
Vaccinate Your Family
Cornerstone's top website for vaccine information for parents.
