This section contains links to family health-related websites. The list of links is not intended to be comprehensive in nature but rather to contain the most common topics related to family health issues. Preference has been given to non-commercial sites including those sponsored by the National Institutes of Health and related groups, as well as those by national nonprofit and professional organizations. The information contained at these sites should never be used as a substitute for regular medical care and advice from your doctor, pharmacist or other health professional.
Adolescent Health- National Institute on Drug Abuse - This website provides information on preventing and treating substance abuse as well as survey data. Some of the information is available in Spanish.
- Physician Practice Communication Network - This website has information related to adolescent health from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Psychiatric Association, and the American Medical Association.
- The Society for Adolescent Medicine - The Society for Adolescent Medicine (SAM) is a multidisciplinary organization committed to improving the physical and psychosocial health and well-being of all adolescents through advocacy, clinical care, health promotion, health service delivery, profess
- Young Adult Health - This site provides information regarding the topics that deal with young adults and promotes health, well-being, and development of children, young people, and their families.
Medications- Physician Practice Communication Network - This website sponsored by the Physician Practice Communication Network has information on medication-related issues in children from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association.
Adult Health- Rush University Medical Center - The mission of RUMC is to provides the very best acer for patients including maintaining relationships with education and research objectives to enhance patient care today and in the future.
- Staying Healthy at 50 + - This is a pocket resource guide provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. It focuses on topics to help consumers stay healthy over age 50.
Child Abuse- Child Abuse Information Services: Childhelp USA - Childhelp USA exists to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children. They do so by foucusing their efforts in the areas of treatment, prevention, and research. Este sitio está también disponible en Español.
- National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence (NCCAFV) - This website provides information on child abuse, the signs and symptoms of abuse, as well as information on other forms of child abuse such as neglect, emotional, and sexual abuse.
- Prevent Child Abuse RI - This website provides RI statistics of the incidence of child abuse as well as information about the signs of abuse and how to seek help if abuse is suspected.
Child Health- American Academy of Pediatrics - This website is sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics and provides general information through links about the latest information regarding children's general health and family education.
- Bam.gov - This website is sponsored by the Center of Disease Control and provides tips for kids about fitness, exercise, disease, and safety. It also offers articles and other resources.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - This site is a valuable autism resource providing general information about the condition as well as federal and state activities, family resources, and current information that is updated to this website.
- Child and Family Web Guide - This website is sponsored by the William T. Grant Foundation and rated by experts form Tufts University. It provides information regarding favorite parent topics and pediatric topics broken down by age.
- Diabetes Education- Children - This National Diabetes Education Program website provides informational resources such as fact sheets and tips for children and teens with Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The information is provided by various organizations.
- Kids Health - This website provides general health information for chidren, teens, and parents.
- Physician Practice Communication Network - This website sponsored by the Physician Practice Communication Network has information related to children’s health from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Institutes of Medicine, and the American Medical Association.
Medications- Physician Practice Communication Network - This website sponsored by the Physician Practice Communication Network has information on medication-related issues in children from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association.
Immunization/VaccinesChickenpox- American Academy of Pediatrics - The AAP provides information about the chicken pox (Varicella) vaccine including who should receive the vaccine, the benefits and risks involved, and possible side effects associated with immunization.
- Centers for Disease Control - The CDC's National Immunization Program provides information about a variety of immunizations including information about the Varicella vaccine as well as links for related information about the disease.
- National Network for Immunization Information - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a one page fact sheet on the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine and is intended for parents.
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis- American Academy of Pediatrics - The AAP provides basic information about the DTaP/DTP vaccine including side effects and information about disease prevention.
- National Network for Immunization Information - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a one page fact sheet on the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine and is intended for parents.
General- American Academy of Pediatrics - The AAP provides links with helpful information about vaccinations including why they are important, links to the CDC's immunization schedule, and common myths about immunizations.
- CDC’s official National Immunization Program - This website provides general information on vaccines, how vaccines work, immunization requirements, parents guide, immunizations for travel, and information on the development of new vaccines .
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia - This website sponsored by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides answers to frequently asked questions about vaccines including how they work and their safety.
- National Network for Immunization Information - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a listing of vaccination requirements for each state.
- Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents - This is a schedule of recommended routine childhood and adolescent immunizations, provided by the CDC (adobe acrobat reader format)
- The Immunization Coalition - The IAC works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services.
Haemophilus Influenzae B (Hib)- National Network for Immunization Information - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a one page fact sheet on the Haemophilus influenzae B vaccine and is intended for parents.
- World Health Organization - The WHO provides a one page information sheet that includes details about the HiB vaccine and also includes information about the disease and the importance of the vaccine. Este sitio está también disponible en Español. Le site disponible en français.
Hepatitis A- National Network for Immunization Information - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a one page fact sheet on the hepatitis A vaccine and is intended for parents.
- World Health Organization - The WHO provides a one page information sheet that includes details about the hepatitis A vaccine and also information about the disease and the importance of the vaccine. Este sitio está también disponible en Español. Le site disponible en français.
Hepatitis B- National Network for Immunization - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a one page fact sheet on the hepatitis B vaccine and is intended for parents.
- World Health Organization - The WHO provides a one page information sheet that includes details about the hepatitis B vaccine and also information about the disease and the importance of the vaccine. Este sitio está también disponible en Español. Le site disponible en français.
Influenza- National Network for Immunization Information - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a three page patient fact sheet on the Influenza vaccine.
- Pandemic Flu - This site is sponsored by the United States government providing information on pandemic flu and avian influenza. This site provides up-to-date information including current news and safety information.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella- American Academy of Pediatrics - This site provides information about the MMR vaccine including adverse effects, time lines, and precautions that must be addressed concerning this vaccine.
- National Network for Immunization Information - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a one page fact sheet on the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine and is intended for parents.
Meningococcal Disease- National Network for Immunization Information - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a one page fact sheet on the meningococcal vaccine and is intended for parents.
- The Immunization Coalition - This site provides answers to frequently asked questions about the meningococcal vaccine including the origin of the vaccine, how it is administered, who should get the vaccine, and the safty and efficacy of the vaccine.
Pneumococcal Disease- National Network for Immunization Information - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a one page fact sheet on the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for children and is intended for parents.
- World Health Organization - The WHO provides a one page information sheet that includes details about the pnemococcal vaccine and also information about the disease and the importance of the vaccine. Este sitio está también disponible en Español. Le site disponible en français.
Polio- American Academy of Family Physicians - This site provides information about the polio vaccine including what the disease is, how it can be prevented, what the immunization entails, and the possible side effects associated with the vaccine.
- National Network for Immunization Information - This website sponsored by the National Network for Immunization Information provides a one page fact sheet on the inactivated polio vaccine and is intended for parents.
Rabies- Medline Plus: Rabies - This web site is a service offered by the U.S. National Library and the National Institutes of Health. It is an index of sites offering information about rabies. There is general information as well as additional resources about rabies prevention and scre
- World Health Organization - The WHO provides a one page information sheet that includes details about the rabies vaccine and also information about the disease and the importance of the vaccine. Este sitio está también disponible en Español. Le site disponible en français.
Men's Health- Aetna InteliHealth: Hair Loss - This website is sponsored by Aetna Intelihealth Inc. It provides background information on different types of hair loss and approaches to treatment.
- Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research - The Mayo Clinic center for men's health provides easy to access information about different men's issues and includes updates articles and a symptom checker for men. Subscribes to HONcode principles.
- National Institutes of Health - This site provided by the National Library of Medicine in collaboration with the NIH lists different men's health topics and links for each for further information. Este sitio está también disponible en Español.
- Physician Practice Communication Network - This website sponsored by the Physician Practice Communication Network has information related to men’s health from the American Cancer Society, the National Institutes of Medicine, and the American Medical Association.
- US Department of Health and Human Services - The national women's health center provides information for women and men about different men's health issues ranging from testicular cancer to sexually transmitted diseases. Subscribes to HONcode principles.
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Newborn and Infant Health- Baby and Newborn Health Center at Keep Kids Healthy - This site provides information about all different concerns for new parents a bout their newborns and infants. Includes updated articles and resources. Subscribes to HONcode principles.
- Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research - The Healthy Baby Center at the Mayo Clinic provides information on newborn care, baby care, baby development, infant development, and baby illnesses. Subscribes to HONcode principles.
- National Library of Medicine - This site sponsored bu the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health details different health topics dealing with newborns and infants. Este sitio está también disponible en Español.
- Physician Practice Communication Network - This website sponsored by the Physician Practice Communication Network has information related to children’s health from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Institutes of Medicine, and the American Medical Association.
Medications- Physician Practice Communication Network - This website sponsored by the Physician Practice Communication Network has information on medication-related issues in children from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association.
Oral Health- American Academy of Periodontology - This website is sponsored by the American Academy of Periodontology. It provides information of gum disease, gingivitis, dental implants, and how to find treatment from a periodontist.
- American Association of Orthodontists - This website is sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists. It provides basic facts on orthodontic care, benefits of treatment, and finding a local orthodontist.
- American Dental Association - This site provides information and resources for family oral health care. Topics from simple dental hygiene to mouth cancer are discussed. Categories are listed from A toZ. Most frequently asked questions are commonly featured.
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research - This website is sponsored by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and provides an oral health index of topics. Publications (pamphlets) and government resources are often linked to the specific disease.
- Rhode Island Dental Association - This website is sponsored by the Rhode Island Dental Association and provides a link to consumer information on prevention and treatment of dental problems. Provides links to donated dental services.
- Saveyoursmile.com - This website provides assistance to parents regarding their children’s oral care. Tips include how to get your child to brush, preventing baby bottle tooth decay, and avoiding dental emergencies.
Poison Prevention- National Capital Poison Center - The Poison Center containes information on how to prevent poisonings, save lives, and limit injury from poisoning. In addition to saving lives, the Center decreases health care costs of poisoning cases. Site is also available in Spanish.
- National Fire Protection Agency - This website is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Agency and provides basic facts about poison prevention and safety tips for children and parents, including important phone numbers.
- U.S. Consumer and Product Safety Commission - This website is sponsored by the US Consumer and Product Safety Commission and provides information on poison prevention with checklists and basic prevention tips. Some information is available in Spanish.
Women's Health- National Women’s Health Information Center - This site provides answers to commonly asked questions about postpartum depression, and it offers links to other valuable resources and organizations to obtain additional information on this condition.
- Physician Practice Communication Network - This website sponsored by the Physician Practice Communication Network has information related to women’s health from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the National Institutes of Health, and the American Medical Association.
- The National Women's Health Information Center - This website provides reliable health information for women everywhere. Browse the database for great resources on a wide range of topics such as eating disorders, breast cancer, and diabetes.
- Women's Health Initiative - This is the participant website of the Women's Health Initiative. It discusses many of the findings geared to the participants of the study. The information is technical but offers important information and updates.
Breastfeeding- Keep Kids Healthy.com: Breastfeeding - This is a link from the Keep Kids Healthy.com site. It features information about the benefits of breastfeeding as well as advice and information to help succeed with breastfeeding.
- National Women's Health Information Center - This link offers valuable resources about breastfeeding including current news, questions and answers, and dealing with challenges. Information is available in several languages. This This site subscribes to the HONcode priniciples.
- Taking Medications Safely While Breastfeeding - This site answers questions about the effect of taking certain medications while breastfeeding. It provides information including a list of drugs that should not be taken or should be monitored while breastfeeding.
Contraception- National Library of Medicine - The NML in partner with the National Institutes of Health provides this index of links that provide information about contraception and its surronding issues. Este sitio está también disponible en Español.
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America - This website provides an outline of contraceptive choices, emergency contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and guidelines for safe sex, as well as guide for parents in talking about sexuality, birth control, and other issues with their teen.
- The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals - The ARHP provides the general public about contraception and the many methods available today. It includes comprehensive lists of contraceptive methods as well as links to brochures, journals, online interactive tools, and other materials.
Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)- Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Massachusetts - This page provides information about dysmenorrhea (mentstual cramps) in an question and answer format. This site subscribes to the HONcode principles. It is URAC accredited.
- BUPA: Dysmenorrhea - BUPA is a global health and care organization featuring this page on painful periods including information about the source and treatment of menstrual pain.
- Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research - This page discusses dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps). It discusses some of the causes as well as some treatments and tests for this condition.
Infertility- American Infertility Association - This website sponsored by the American Infertility Association provides reproductive and infertility information as well as a list of infertility practices and practitioners.
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine - ASRM is an organization for the advancement of the art, science, and practice of reproductive medicine accomplishing this through the pursuit of excellence in education and research and through advocacy on behalf of patients, physicians, and affiliated he
- National Infertility Association - This website sponsored by the National Infertility Association, includes tips to optimize fertility, how fertility is diagnosed, FAQs about infertility, treatment options, information about adoption, as well as addresses coping issues.
- National Library of Medicine - The NML along with the National Institutes of Health provide this idex of links that provide information about infertility and the issues that concern this condition. Este sitio está también disponible en Español.
- Women's Health Channel at HealthCommunities.com - This site provides information about infertility including a general overview, the causes, diasgnosis, and treatment options for infertility. Subscribes to HONcode principles.
Menopause- American Menopause Foundation - This website sponsored by the American Menopause Foundation provides the latest information on research and other important facts about menopause.
- National Library of Medicine - This website is sponsored by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. The site provides various links relating to the latest news on menopause treatments, general information, research and clinical trials, and related r
Polycycstic Ovary Syndrome- The Hormone Foundation - The Hormone Foundation provides general information about PCOS, its symptoms, treatment options, lifestyle issues, and prevention. It also includes articles that detail more current information about PCOS. Este sitio está también disponible en Español.
- The National Women's Health Information Center - This site provides information about PCOS including general information, the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and how PCOS effects pregnancy, menstrual cycles, and menopause.
- The University of Chicago Hospitals: Center for PCOS - The physicians at the University of Chicago Center for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are leaders in the doagnosis and treatment of PCOS and strive to determine the best treatment plan-from reducing symptoms to prescribing new therapies.
Pregnancy- American Pregnancy Association - The American Pregnancy Association is a national health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness through education, research, adovcacy, and community awareness.
- Medline Plus: Pregnancy - This web site is offered by the U.S. National Library and the National Institutes of Health. It is an index offering information about pregnancy. There are links to learn about symptoms, nutrition, and many specific conditions relating to pregnancy.
- Physician Practice Communication Network - This website sponsored by the Physician Practice Communication Network has pregnancy-related information from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the National Institutes of Health, and the American Medical Association.
- The National Women's Health Information Center - The federal government's source for women's health information provides this site detailing the stages of pregnancy and includes links for preparing for a new baby, childbirth, and interactive tools dealing with pregnancy.
Premenstrual Syndrome- Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research - This webpage provides information about PMS including diagnosis, treatment, self-care, andalternatie and complementary medicine.
- MedicineNet - This site provides information about PMS and the signs, symptoms, treatment. and possible alternatives when dealing with PMS.
- The National Woman's Health Information Center - This website is in both html and pdf format and is an information resource for patients about premenstrual syndrome. It includes several PMS related topics such as, causes, proper diagnosis, management and treatment options for women dealing with PMS.
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