Useful Internal Medicine Links | Useful Pediatric Links
Useful Internal Medicine Links
www.atlantichealth.org/Morristown
Advocare Medical Center at Budd Lake admits patients as necessary to Morristown Memorial Hospital. Find information about the hospital here.
Caregiver Resources
www.alzfdn.org
Alzheimer's Foundation of America's website provides information on care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society site provides information to cancer patients and those who care for them.
www.eldercarelink.com
Elder Link is a referral service that provides resources for local senior care services and providers that match the needs of an aging family member.
Diseases
www.acponline.org/patients_families
The American College of Physicians provides information about diseases and conditions.
www.cdc.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides a wealth of information about many health topics.
www.mayoclinic.com
Mayo Clinic's website provides information on diseases and information and provides tips for a healthy lifestyle.
www.ninds.nih.gov/index.htm
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's website provides information on neurological disorders.
www.webmd.com
WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information.
Geriatrics
www.aarp.org
A national organization for senior citizens that provides resources and invaluable information on all aging issues.
www.aoa.gov
The United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration in Aging website provides information for elders and their families.
www.fda.gov/oc/seniors
The United States Food and Drug Administration websites provides information for older people on arthritis, cancer, and nutrition.
www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation
The National Institute on Aging site provides links to publications, clinical trials, Alzheimer's disease information and aging organizations.
www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
Maintained by the United States Federal government, this site provides information and resources for seniors on consumer protection, adult education, end-of-life issues, health topics, housing, laws and regulations concerning seniors, retirement, and travel and recreation.
Health Maintenance and Prevention
www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers
The United States Food and Drug Administration site provides information on food safety, food labeling and nutrition as well as selected health topics.
www.MyPyramid.gov
Established by the United States Department of Agriculture, this site offers information regarding establishing and maintaining a healthy diet.
www.nj.quitnet.com
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services provides support and cessation recommendations for smokers.
www.vaccinesaftey.edu
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Institute for Vaccine Safety site provides an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety around key issues surrounding vaccine safety.
Medication
www.drugs.com
Drugs.com provides independent information on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and natural products, including a pill identifier and interactions checklist.
www.medlineplus.gov
MedlinePlus provides extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and current health news.
Safety
www.aapcc.org/DNN
The American Association of Poison Control Centers site provides links to the nation's 60 poison centers and hotlines.
www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=1491&URL=Safety%20Information
The National Fire Protection Association site is a source for public education materials designed to reduce fire deaths, injury and property loss.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site provides information and resources on highway safety.
Travel
www.cdc.gov/travel
Check this site before traveling abroad for important information on health-related topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Women's Health
www.healthywomen.org
Named top women's health website by Good Housekeeping magazine; gives women the latest health information, including news updates, health tips, resources, and extensive coverage of hundreds of health topics.
www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone
The National Institute of Health's Osteoporosis and Related Bone Disease site provides information on osteoporosis and bone related disorders.
www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone
The National Cancer Institute site provides information about ovarian cancer, including risks, screening and prevention.
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast
The National Cancer Institute site offers information about breast cancer, including treatment, prevention, genetics, clinical trials, screening and testing and related information.
Useful Pediatric Links
www.atlantichealth.org/Goryeb
Advocare Medical Center at Budd Lake admits pedicatric patients as necessary to Goryeb Children's Hospital, an affiliate of Morristown Memorial Hospital. Find information about the hospital here.
Adolescent Health
www.stayteen.org
Information for and by teens delivered in teen-friendly messages from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
www.teenhealthfx.com
TeenHealthFX.com is a reliable online resource for teens who have questions about their health, their bodies, relationships, and sexuality. It is informative, and encourages teens to also discuss these issues with their doctor and parents.
Advocacy
www.acnj.org
The Association for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) is the state's foremost child research and advocacy organization. For 30 years ACNJ has advocated for policies and programs that improve the lives of children and families in New Jersey. Over the years, ACNJ's issues have expanded from child welfare and juvenile justice to include early care and education, health and support for low-income families.
www.edlawcenter.org
Site of the Education Law Center serving New Jersey, which can help you understand and negotiate public education systems for your child.
www.state.nj.us/childadvocate/
The website of the New Jersey Office of the Child Advocate provides policy and other information related to child protection, health, juvenile justice, mental health, and children's legal rights.
Allergy/Asthma
www.aaaai.org
Site of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology; find lots of information about asthma and allergy here.
www.aanma.org
The Allergy & Asthma Network (Mothers of Asthmatics) helps parents and children cope with allergies and asthma.
www.foodallergy.org
Dedicated site for kids, teens, and adults with valuable information from The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.
Attention Deficit Disorder
www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder site offers support and resources for children and adults.
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/index.shtml
Facts about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Breastfeeding
www.breastfeeding.com
A popular resource for nursing mothers; includes information on child health topics.
www.kellymom.com
This user-friendly site provides breastfeeding advice, handouts, and practical information.
www.llli.org
International breastfeeding organization provides support for feeding your newborn and infant, as well as many other resources for breastfeeding. Text is available in many languages.
www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding
Maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; excellent breastfeeding site that starts with the basics and answers many common questions about technique, benefits, concerns, pumping, storing, and more.
Child Development
www.autismnj.org
This site from Autism New Jersey, a nonprofit agency, provides information about advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/infantandtoddlerdevelopment.html
Trusted health information on child development from Medline Plus
General Parenting
www.aacap.org
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides information about mental health disorders and resources for children and teens.
www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers valuable advice on a wide variety of health and child-rearing topics.
www.ada.org/public
The American Dental Association provides useful information about fluoride, cavities, and more.
www.cdc.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides a wealth of information about many health topics.
www.hhs.gov/kids
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site for children covers various topics for parents and children and offers many links to other sites.
www.kidsgrowth.com
Provides online health information and resources for parents and teens.
www.kidshealth.org
Information for parents, kids, and teens from Nemours Foundation.
Nutrition and Fitness
www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers
FDA site provides information on food safety, nutrition, and cosmetics.
www.mypyramid.gov
Interactive tools from the U.S. Department of Agriculture help teach parents and children about nutrition and healthy food choices
Safety
www.cpsc.gov
Learn about recalled toys and other products from the Consumer Products Safety Commission.
www.mysafehome.org
Find practical information about making your home safe; offers a room by room tour of potential dangers and solutions.
www.npic.orst.edu
The National Pesticide Information Center provides information to help you make informed decisions about pesticide use.
www.usa.safekids.org
A site dedicated to preventing childhood injury, with great safety guidelines for car seats, fire safety, and poison prevention, as well as links for recalls, car seat installation, and more.
Vaccinations
www.cispimmunize.org
Specific information about immunizations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
www.vaccine.chop.edu
Reliable, accurate information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
www.vaccinesafety.edu
Independent assessments of vaccines and vaccine safety, plus educational information provided by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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