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MedlinePlus From the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Learn to search for health topics not found on the Denver Public Library Health site.
FamilyDoctor.org From the American Academy of Family Physicians.
NOAH New York Online Access to Health.
HealthierUS.gov From the President and the Department of Health and Human Services. Materials for preventing or dealing with high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.
National Institutes of Health Many diseases and health concerns are represented by their own federal government institute.
Alcoholism
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Your Health
Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association and The Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Alzheimer's Disease and Education Referral Center Current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease information and resources.
Tips for Caregivers Information and support for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's, from driving to wandering to finding a nursing home.
Video: Disease Progression A four-minute video showing the progression of Alzheimer's disease in the brain.
Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery Download or order free print copies of this 82-page booklet.
Asthma
National Jewish Health Specializes in lung, allergy and immune diseases. Information includes Denver pollen levels, free lung testing and much more. See their Asthma Site.
The Asthma Wizard From the National Jewish Health. Helps you learn about asthma and how it affects kids. El mago del asma: en español
Colorado Asthma Coalition Consortium of healthcare professionals and community members committed to working together as a major force in solving the public health crisis caused by asthma.
American Lung Association Asthma resources.
Just for Kids From the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.
Resources in Spanish From the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, including storybooks for children and easy-reading materials in Spanish.
Asthma Books and other resources
Cancer
How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet Using cancer as the focus.
Colorado Cancer Resource Guide
CancerGuide.org Popular place for cancer patients to learn to search.
Association of Cancer Online Resources Some patient matching and 130 cancer email lists.
AMC Cancer Research Center Information and Counseling Line A national toll-free service 1-800-525-3777 (Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 MST) for cancer patients, family, and friends.
Cancer Survivor Network For support of cancer patients regardless of where the patient is being treated.
OncoLink.com From the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center, and sponsored by drug companies.
Your Disease Risk Find out your risk of developing five of the most common diseases in the United States, including cancer, and get personalized tips for preventing them. From the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Washington University School of Medicine.
Breast Cancer Books and other resources
Prostate Cancer Books and other resources
Dental Care
American Dental Association Consumer information.
Simple Steps to Better Dental Health From Intelihealth and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Metro Denver Charitable Dental Organizations List of local organizations. Includes services/requirements for service, with links & contact information.
Diabetes
My Guide to Sugar Diabetes (48 page PDF) An easy to read booklet from REACH 2010 Charleston and Georgetown Diabetes Coalition in South Carolina.
Diabetes From Healthy People Library Project. Scroll down to view the additional resources.
Children With Diabetes Information for kids of all ages, their parents, and adults with diabetes, too. Lots of support resources, as well.
The Joslin Diabetes Center Provides information and resources about diabetes for Latinos, Asian-Americans, and other groups.
Your Disease Risk Find out your risk of developing five of the most common diseases in the United States, including diabetes, and get personalized tips for preventing them. From the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Washington University School of Medicine.
Diabetes Books and other resources
HIV/AIDS
Aids.gov Easy access to U.S. government HIV/AIDS information including prevention, testing, treatment, and research programs, policies, and resources. Enter a zip code to find a nearby test site.
AIDSinfo Comprehensive site including a Drug Database of fact sheets on HIV/AIDS-related drugs.
Mayor's Office of HIV Resources Service Providers You may qualify to receive services if you live within the Denver Eligible Metropolitan Area, which includes the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson.
Colorado Aids Project (CAP) A community based organization focusing on offering housing and service to those living with HIV/AIDS, as well as education and prevention.
HIV and AIDS An online eBook from the Healthy People Library Project. Scroll down to view the additional resources.
TheBody.com Lots of resources and Information, and links to many more organizations fighting AIDS.
National HIV and AIDS Testing Resources All about HIV/AIDS testing, including locating testing sites, frequently asked questions and National HIV Testing Day.
UNAIDS.org Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS. Includes a map showing global progress on getting universal access to HIV treatment, prevention, care and support.
Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association Lots of helpful information, including Healthy Lifestyle resources and tools.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Provides a wealth of information on many heart and vascular diseases including but not limited to high blood pressure, cholesterol, heart attack, obesity and others.
High Blood Pressure An eBook to access and print. From the Healthy People Library Project.
Your Disease Risk
Find out your risk of developing five of the most common diseases in the United States, including heart disease, and get personalized tips for preventing them. From the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Washington University School of Medicine.
High Blood Pressure Books and other resources
Mental Health
See also Staying Healthy
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of quality of life of those affected by these diseases. Find Your Local Nami for a group and services near you.
Mental Health & Behavior From the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Mental Help Net See the Mental Help Net American Self-Help Group Sourcebook for self-help organizations and groups. Enter a word, word fragment, or phrase, or scroll through their extensive list. See also their Toll-Free Phone Numbers list.
National Hopeline Network Available 24 hours a day at 1-800-784-2433. Callers will be connected to the nearest certified crisis center. Site has links to many depression and suicide prevention resources.
Growthhouse.org Lots of materials on end-of-life, death and grief.
Psych Central Resources and support for all kinds of mental health issues.
The National Mental Health Information Center Call 1-800-789-2647 for bilingual services and 866-889-2647 TDD. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Locate local SAMHSA mental health services and toll-free hotlines.
Walkers in Darkness Support and educational information for people with mood disorders.
The Healthy Place Support and opportunities to share what has been helpful with others.
National Institute of Mental Health
Obesity
BMI Percentile Calculator for Child and Teen
BMI Percentile Calculator for Adults
Compulsive Overeaters Anonymous See Find a Meeting to locate meetings throughout Colorado.
WIN: the Weight-control Information Network
Aim for a Healthy Weight From the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Weight Control links Compiled by HealthyNJ in New Jersey.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Childbirth Includes a Pregnancy Calendar.
Healthy Pregnancy Includes how to get financial assistance.
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Materials for teens and parents, too.
Pregnancy Books and other resources
Stroke
The Stroke Information Page From the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
American Stroke Association A Division of the American Heart Association.
MedLinePlus: Stroke National Library of Medicine
Your Disease Risk
Find out your risk of developing five of the most common diseases in the United States, including stroke, and get personalized tips for preventing them. From the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Washington University School of Medicine.
Stroke Podcasts
Interview with Dr. Fanale:
Listen to Part One
Listen to Part Two
Dr. Fanale is a board-certified neurologist specializing in Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease. He graduated from the MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, in May 2000 and subsequently completed residency training in preliminary medicine and neurology at Hahnemann. He completed a fellowship in stroke/cerebrovascular disease at the University of California at San Diego Medical Center. There he had experience with a telemedicine network that connects 5 rural hospitals in California with stroke neurologists at the UCSD Stroke Center, improving stroke diagnosis, treatment and outcome. He is actively involved in a telemedicine for acute stroke program in Colorado. Dr. Fanale is involved in stroke research and education through the Colorado Neurological Institute.
Other Recommended Sites
NORD National Organization for Rare Disorders
Well-Connected Up-to-date reports on many health topics reviewed for accuracy and relevancy by a board of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Fee based.
Federal Health Information Centers and Clearinghouses
Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information From the federal government.
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