Education & Useful Links

PCHP Special Report:   Resources which may assist you in locating Affordable_Medications.

Primary Care Health Partners has selected the following sites we believe may provide useful information to you. However, we do not manage these sites and are therefore not responsible for their content. These sites remain solely responsible for any claim, advice, or advertisement appearing on their site. If, after reviewing these sites, you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact one of our offices for additional information.

Pediatric & Adolescent Patient Resources

Category	Name	Description
General	Medical Library Assocation	A User's Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web
	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	Resources on diseases, conditions, and other special topics from Dept of Health and Human Services
	Familydoctor.org	Health information written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals at AAFP
	Healthcare 411	Uses latest multimedia technologies to offer helpful information about new findings from AHRQ-sponsored research.  Also provides links to AHRQ's public service announcements.
	Healthfinder®	Provides links to online journals, medical dictionaries, minority health, and prevent and care
	Kidshealth®	Health information created by The Nemours Foundation about children from before birth through adolescent
	MayoClinic	Health education for patients and the general public from the Mayo Clinic. Includes interactive tools to manage health
	MEDLINEplus	Established by National Library of Medicine includes alphabetical list of "Health Topics", serveral online medical dictionaries, and consumer drug information
	NY Online Access to Health (NOAH)	Full-text health topics arranged alphabetically with definitions, care and treatment, and lists of information resources
	American Academy of Pediatrics	Pediatrician member organization with information ranging from general child health information to more specific guidelines
	BAM! Body and Mind	Health information site for kids
	Healthy Children	Parent-focused site from AAP
	Zero to Three	Information promoting the health and development of infants and toddlers.
Allergies, Asthma & Respiratory Diseases	Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network	Information on food allergies including education, research, and advocacy
	American Academy of Allergies, Asthma & Immunology	Information regarding allergies and asthma inlcuding treatment and new research
Cancer	Cancer.gov	Official website of National Cancer Institute
	American Cancer Society	News and information regardng types of cancer, patient services, treatment options, and statistics
	Families of Children with Cancer	Support and advocacy group for families living with the effects of childhood cancer
Diabetes	American Diabetes Assocation	Information about diabetes including healthy living choices, insulin reactions, exercise, and diet
	Children with Diabetes	Information focused primarily on the needs of children with diabetes
	Joslin Diabetes Center	Information provided by one of the leading diabetes clinics. Site includes diabetes education, discussion boards, info on legislative activities, press releases, and the latest news.
	Juvenile Diabetes Reserch Foundation International	Diabetes materials for children and teens.
Drug & Alcohol Abuse	Alcoholics Anonymous	Support services for alcoholics and family members of alcoholics
Heart Disease	American Heart Association (AHA)	Includes information on warning signs for heart disease and stroke, easy-to-use reference guide, family health information, and risk awareness
	Congenital Heart Information Network	Information for children and adults with congenital heart disease
	March of Dimes Birth Defects	Focuses on birth defects with an emphasis on congenital heart disease
	National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)	Information on heart disease for the public
HIV/Aids	HIV InSite	In-depth information about HIV/AIDS
Immunizations	Vaccine Information	Information about vaccine preventable diseases
	HHS Vaccine Information	Gives consumers more information about vaccines and immunizations and helps them make informed decisions about preventive health.
	CDC Vaccines & Immunization	CDC site with various resources regarding immunization including immunization schedules, recommendations, and side effects and safety
Influenza	Flu.gov	Information about Influenza including prevention and treatment.
	Flu Myths	Addresses misconceptions about Seasonal Influenza and Influenza Vaccines
International Travel	Travelers' Health - CDC	Offers information to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel."  Please plan ahead and consult this site several months before you plan to leave!
Kidney Disease	National Kidney Foundation	Information on kidneys for the public
Lung Diseases	Controlling Asthma - Vermont Asthma Program	Site provided by the Vermont Department of Health which has all kinds of links to many other good web sites on asthma
	National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)	Information on lung diseases for the public
Medications	Vermont Rx Card	Prescription assistance program for uninsured or under-insured individuals living or working in Vermont
	WebMD Medication Information	Medical information on prescription drugs, vitamins, and over-the-counter medications
Neurology & Mental Health	American Psychological Association	Provides information on a range of psychology topics
	American Pain Foundation	Addresses many sources of acute and chronic pain with information on management and medications
	Sleep Foundation	Information on sleep health and safety
Nutrition and Fitness	We Can!	Focuses on ways to enhance children's activity and nutrition
	CDC: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity & Obesity	Information on achieving and maintaining a health weight including nutrition and physical activity
Safety	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration	Information on car seat and vehicle safety for kids
Skin Diseases	SkinCarePhysicians.com	Provides information on treatment & management of skin diseases
Ticks	CDC - Ticks	Information about ticks including how to avoid them and about tickborne diseases
	How to Remove a Tick	Information on removal of ticks