We hope we can offer many informative sites that talk about healthy living issues that affect everyone. Not just physiologically, but behaviorally and psychologically, too.
The series of articles available from this page deal with things that affect you and your community. There's some pretty helpful links, too. So go ahead and click on whichever topic interests you.
If you have specific questions, e-mail us and we'll try to get you an answer. Don't forget to give us your e-mail address so we can send you back information.
WEB LINKS:
World Health Organization
World Health Organization health site.
http://www.who.int/en/
Health Library
MS-NBC offers a health library for fast facts and the latest news about particular health topics.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/healthlibrary_front.asp
Physician Profiles Available on Web
You may obtain information about a doctor's: practice locations, primary field of practice, hospital privileges, education/certification, participation in Medicaid or Medicare or other health insurance, malpractice record, hospital privileges restrictions, criminal convictions, professional and community service activities, and publications. You can also call toll-free (888)338-6999.
www.nydoctorprofile.com
or
www.health.state.ny.us
(look for physician profile)
USDA Interactive Healthy Eating Index
Interactive Healthy Eating Index (IHEI)
www.usda.gov/cnpp
Nutrition For Good Health
Variety of healthy nutrition topics.
www.foodandhealth.com
American Dietetic Association
Site of the American Dietetic Association
www.eatright.org
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
Covers a variety of therapeutic areas and topical health issues.
www.mayohealth.org/
American Meat Institute
Tips on keeping meet safe and delicious when cooking on backyard barbecues.
www.meatami.com
Partners Against Pain
Information on pain control.
www.partnersagainstpain.com
Various Nutrition Links:
Gives good information on blood pressure and features a page for consumers to assess their heart attack and stroke risk factors.
www.bloodpressure.com
Use this page for fruit facts.
www.foodandhealth.com
New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging
Helps consumers learn more about continuing care options.
www.NYAHSA.org
American Medical Association
Consumer Health
www.ama-assn.org
Academy of Dentistry
Dental Emergencies -- summer usually sees a rise due to lost or broken teeth from accidents.
www.agd.org
NYS Health Department
Our site is divided into the following categories: a from the Commissioner page; directory services; how to get New York State vital records information; information for consumers; information for physicians and other health care providers; health care data for researchers; and our public health forum.
www.health.state.ny.us
NYS Mental Health Office
Mental Health initiatives, strategies, directory, opportunities. News. Etc.
www.omh.state.ny.us
NYS Department of Family Assistance
Formerly the Department of Social Services. Site provides wealth of information.
www.dfa.state.ny.us
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Tips on lawn mower and power tools safety.
www.cpsc.gov
US Dept of Health & Human Services
Historical record of Healthy People 2000 objectives. Also passage to other health information and news.
www.odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov./pubs/hp2000/
US Dept of Health & Human Services
Main Page with search engine for specific health topics.
http://www.dhhs.gov/
National Wellness Institute
Wellness issues & news
www.nationalwellness.org
National Library of Medicine
Site intended to help consumers find answers to health questions.
http://medlineplus.nlm.nih.gov
US Dept of Health & Human Services
The US Dept of Health & Human Services defined objectives for the Healthy People 2010 initiative.
www.health.gov/healthypeople/
US Dept of Health & Human Services Links
Hyperlinks to US Agencies under the Health & Human Services umbrella.
http://www.hhs.gov/agencies/
US Dept of Health & Human Services
Really cool site that provides up to date information on "hot button" issues; government and special events health news; smart choices on a variety of health issues that affect us all; tools to access libraries, online journals, medical dictionaries, databases and more; special interest sections.
www.healthfinder.gov
US Dept of Health & Human Services
Environmental Protection
www.health.gov/environment
Portal to Government Health Agencies
www.health.gov is a portal to the web sites of a number of multi-agency health initiatives and activities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other Federal Departments.
http://www.health.gov
Health & Safety Information on Household Products
What's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family?
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/
