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Arthritis
Asthma Management
Cancer
Childbirth Education Classes
Children’s Health
Diabetes
End of Life Care
Heart Disease
Lung Disease
Mental Health
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Occupational Health
Searchable General Health Information Websites
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs
U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative
Women’s Health
Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation
This site contains detailed information, news releases, and resources regarding all types of arthritis. A search engine is available.
Asthma Management
Allergy and Asthma Network - Mothers of Asthmatics
This site offers general information regarding asthma and allergies. It also presents research and outreach program information.
American Lung Association
Browse diseases A to Z for causes and treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other types of lung disease. Other topics include tobacco use, smoking, secondhand smoke, and smoking-cessation options, such as nicotine replacement therapy.
Cancer
American Cancer Society
This site gives you access to all the information available from the American Cancer Society -- including cancer data, educational materials on all cancers, information for community persons and health care professionals.
American Lung Association
Browse diseases A to Z for causes and treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other types of lung disease. Other topics include tobacco use, smoking, secondhand smoke, and smoking-cessation options, such as nicotine replacement therapy.
Ladies First
Ladies First is a federal program, administered by the Vermont Health Department, to help women obtain clinical breast exams and mammograms. A woman can qualify for this program if she meets the age and income guidelines.
National Cancer Institute
This site provides information on different types of cancer and other cancer topics, such as prevention, treatment, causes, screening, and coping with cancer.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is the world’s largest private funder of community-based breast health education and breast cancer screening, treatment and research programs.
Vermont Lung Center
Lung disease is a significant cause of illness and death in Vermont and the US. While some other forms of illness are decreasing, many types of lung disease continue to increase. Learn about many different lung diseases on this site, including asthma, emphysema and lung cancer. Learn about resources and support for lung disease.
Vermont / New Hampshire Affiliate of Susan G. Komen
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has a network of more than 100 Affiliates in the US, as well as some based in other countries. The North Country Hospital area is served by the VT/ NH Affiliate based in Manchester Center, VT.
Childbirth Education Classes
Children’s Health
American Academy of Pediatrics
This website includes sections for both families and medical professionals. It features information on children’s health topics and other resources for parents.
Family Doctor
Developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, this site contains health information for the whole family. Information is available on condition-related and disease-related health topics, drugs, herbal and alternative remedies, and healthy living.
FirstGov for Kids
This site of web-links is designed for youth. The majority of health links will take youth to other government sites.
Safe Kids
The National SAFE KIDS Campaign’s mission is to prevent the number one killer of children — unintentional injury. This site offers safety facts and tips for parents to keep their children safe.
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
This site offers the latest information on diabetes and living with the disease. The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes.
End Of Life Care
Hospice & Palliative Care Council of VT
is committed to assuring access to high quality palliative and end-of-life care including caregiver support and bereavement services for all Vermonters. At this site, learn about all the agencies and organizations in VT that provide services for end of life care. Learn about upcoming educational events focusing on end of life care and issues. Through this link you can also access numerous other regional and national links for more information on end of life care, services, and education.
Heart Disease
American Heart Association
This site features information about cardiovascular diseases and strokes. It provides guides on healthy lifestyle, clinical information and an overview of AHA programs. It also includes an interactive risk assessment and an online cookbook featuring heart-smart recipes.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Good links and practical information for the public on high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, heart attack, heart disease, healthy heart recipes, and more from this subdivision of the National Institutes of Health.
U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative
Lung Disease
American Cancer Society
This site gives you access to all the information available from the American Cancer Society -- including cancer data, educational materials on all cancers, information for community persons and health care professionals.
American Lung Association
Browse diseases A to Z for causes and treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other types of lung disease. Other topics include tobacco use, smoking, secondhand smoke, and smoking-cessation options, such as nicotine replacement therapy.
Vermont Lung Center
Lung disease is a significant cause of illness and death in Vermont and the US. While some other forms of illness are decreasing, many types of lung disease continue to increase. Learn about many different lung diseases on this site, including asthma, emphysema and lung cancer. Learn about resources and support for lung disease.
Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
This site provides general information on topics like anxiety disorders, child and family mental health, clinical depression and prevention. Treatment resources and support group information is available.
Nutrition & Physical Activity
American Dietetic Association
Nutrition information, resources, and access to a registered dietitian in your area are available on this website. The site also provides “Tip of the Day” and a “Monthly Feature.”
American Heart Association
This site features information about cardiovascular diseases and strokes. It provides guides on healthy lifestyle, clinical information and an overview of AHA programs. It also includes an interactive risk assessment and an online cookbook featuring heart-smart recipes.
5 A Day for Better Health
This site provides information about the importance of eating 5 fruits and vegetables each day. Recipes, tips, and information on serving sizes can be found on the website.
Smallstep.gov
This website contains information for the general public about eating better and becoming active. The focus is making small steps towards a healthier lifestyle.
Steps to a Healthier You - mypyramid.gov
MyPyramid takes an individualized look at the food guide pyramid. MyPyramid can help you make smart choices from every food group, find your balance between food and physical activity, and get the most nutrition out of your calories.
Occupational Health
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
This site features access to recent journals, papers and news releases. The organization is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of workers through prevention services, clinical care, research, and education.
Searchable General Health Information Websites
Healthfinder
Consumer site from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, providing search links to reliable health information and organizations.
Healthy Vermonters
This site brings to the VT Department of Health, including access to information about all of its programs, publications, health data, educational resources, and upcoming health conferences.
Mayo Clinic
Well-written and easy-to-understand information on a variety of health and medical topics.
MedlinePlus
This directory site is designed to lead the user to resources containing information that will help with researching their health questions. Excellent source of information on diseases and drugs. Includes directories of physicians and hospitals with statistics.
National Institutes of Health
This site contains a health information index to various health topics. Categories of quick links include child & teen health, men’s health, minority health, senior’s health, women’s health, and wellness & lifestyle.
National Library of Medicine
Provides links to the numerous services offered by the National Library of Medicine including PubMed and MedlinePlus.
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs
American Lung Association
Browse diseases A to Z for causes and treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and other types of lung disease. Other topics include tobacco use, smoking, secondhand smoke, and smoking-cessation options, such as nicotine replacement therapy.
Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP) of the VT Department of Health
The mission of VT ADAP is to help Vermonters prevent and eliminate the problems caused by alcohol and other drug use. In partnership with other public and private organizations, ADAP plans, supports and evaluates a comprehensive system that provides education, prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, and research services.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
This site contains up-to-day information on drugs of abuse. Information is organized to be directed to parents & teachers, students & young adults, and health professionals.
Women’s Health
National Women's Health Information Center
This site contains information on various health topics, health organizations, and statistics. Publications and health tools, such as a heart disease risk test, are also available. The center is a service of the Office of Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services.
National Women's Health Resource Center
This site features information on women’s health topics, including news, discussion and health services.
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