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Health and Wellness

Resources and information to reach optimum personal wellbeing.

American Academy of Pediatrics | National

"Dedicated to the health of all children".

American Dietetic Assocation | National

Organization for food and nutritional professionals and those who have an interest in eating right.  Locate a registered dietitian.

American Society of Bariatric Physicians | National

Medical association focusing on the treatment and management of overweight patients and their related conditions.

APIC:  Spreading knowledge.  Preventing infection. | National

Learn how to improve health and patient safety by reducing risks of infection and other adverse outcomes.

Ask the Doctor | National

Interactive online service for health-related questions.

Center for Health and Health Care in Schools | National

Information for health care professionals, educators, and families to promote better health outcomes in our school's programs.

Clinical Trials | National

Registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials.

DeafMD | National

Health education in American Sign Language.

First Aid | National

First aid information, from Mayo Clinic, to help you with medical emergencies from bruises to frostbite. 

Genetics Home Reference | National

Resources, glossary, and information to help understand genetics.

Healthfinder | National

Resources for health information.

Henry The Hand | National

Learn more about how to handwash and why this is important.

Home Safety Council | National

Home safety tips and more.

Household Safety Checklists | National

How safe is your home?  Use these different checklists and find out!

Mayo Clinic | National

Medical practice dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex illnesses.

MedlinePlus | National

Health information from the National Library of Medicine.

Merck Manuals | National

Online medical library for healthcare professionals and consumers.

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) | National

Information center concerned with physical activity and disabilities including weight control, nutrition, and exercise.

Sexuality and Disabilities | National

Learn more how having a disability can impact your sexual life in addition to tips and techniques.

Tox Town | National

"Learn about the connections between chemicals, the environment, and the public's health".

Training Resources Network | National

Provides workshops and presentations on a variety of topics centering around HIV, human sexuality, grant-writing, and other issues.

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services' Database of Household Products | National

Health and safety information on common household products.

WebMD | National

Provides health information and search tools to learn more about managing your health.