Health Care

Alcohol

ajohny — Mon, 12 May 2008 05:53:25 -0500

This is a comprehensive addiction portal focusing on topics of alcohol and drug abuse. http://www.alcoholaddiction.org

The FLU: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Healthy

clewis — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:43:52 -0600

With flu season upon us, it is important that we work together to keep our children and school healthy. By
keeping our children flu-free, we benefit the community as a whole. Additionally, healthy students miss
fewer days of school, which results in less stress on the family. Following are answers to frequently asked
questions about the flu and how to help protect your child.

Diseases & Conditions from US News

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:42:44 -0600

Content developed by the Cleveand Clinic.

Keeping Seniors From Falling

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:31:04 -0600

(CBS) A new report finds that, although senior citizens in America are living longer and are more active than previous generations, they are also reporting to emergency rooms in greater numbers for fall-related injuries.

WebMD

clewis — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:23:30 -0600

WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information

MHCP Schedule

clewis — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:04:45 -0500

Proposed Schedule of Medically Handicapped Children’s Program Clinics*
June 30, 2008

*Clinics are subject to change

June

***To attend a MHCP Clinic, please call the Clinic Contact to schedule an appointment***

Healthcare Transition for Youth with Special Healthcare Needs

clewis — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:54:35 -0500

As adolescents become adults, they must assume responsibility for their health care. Adolescents with special health care needs face difficult transitions to adult care, and to achieving greater financial independence. As all children become young adults, health insurance coverage becomes a major factor in their access to health care, because it is during this time that they are in personal transition between their parents and independence. Below, you will find information, workbooks, links and other materials related to health transition issues.

Blindness Related Resource

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:44:20 -0500

This is a collection of links that are offered merely as jumping-off points for the exploration of blindness-related resources.

Symptom Checker from the MayoClinic

clewis — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:40:38 -0500

An online guide to discover the most common causes of the most common symptoms

NIH Seeks Strategies to Preserve Brain Health

clewis — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:13:15 -0500

With the rapid aging of the population, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is intensifying the search for strategies to preserve brain health as people grow older.