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
www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder site offers support and resources for children and adults.
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/index.shtml
Facts about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.
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
www.autismnj.org
This site from Autism New Jersey, a nonprofit agency, provides information about advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infantandtoddlerdevelopment.html
Trusted health information on child development from Medline Plus
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
www.atlanticare.org
www.kennedyhealth.org
www.virtua.org
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.