Health and Wellness:
Wayne Memorial Hospital and Community Health Centers Local health services, programs, and careers by the hospital and community health centers which provide health and dental care on a sliding scale based on income.
Medline Plus Provides a medical dictionary, health topics, videos and tutorials including one on evaluating Internet health information
Centers for Disease Control Health & safety topics and current news
WebMD A-Z information on health conditions, healthy living, health news
Everyday health Includes a symptom checker, drug finder, health apps, and regular columns
Drugs.com Peer-reviewed data on prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines, pill identifier, and interactions checker.
Wayne Memorial Hospital and Community Health Centers Local health services, programs, and careers by the hospital and community health centers which provide health and dental care on a sliding scale based on income.
Medline Plus Provides a medical dictionary, health topics, videos and tutorials including one on evaluating Internet health information
Centers for Disease Control Health & safety topics and current news
WebMD A-Z information on health conditions, healthy living, health news
Everyday health Includes a symptom checker, drug finder, health apps, and regular columns
Drugs.com Peer-reviewed data on prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines, pill identifier, and interactions checker.
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National Health Corps (NHC) is an AmeriCorps National Service program that recruits, trains, and places paid volunteers in resource-limited organizations called "host sites." With support from a grant from AmeriCorps, NHC's members help build healthy communities by providing essential health education and access services to individuals throughout the United States. A key priority for the NHC program is to eliminate health disparities and the underlying structural oppression* that perpetuates them.
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Helping Seniors Cope with Loss of Independence
When It's Time to Make Senior Living Arrangements, Consider These Factors
When It's Time to Make Senior Living Arrangements, Consider These Factors
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Remote Mental Health Resources Guide for 2022 - While telehealth isn’t particularly new, the demand for online counseling has surged since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some professionals have returned to their traditional offices, many clinicians have opted for an entirely virtual practice. And pandemic or not, it appears this popular online trend isn’t going anywhere. This guide can point you to online resources that are available to you.
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General Health Information:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/ Authoritative health information, drawing on the expertise of the 8000 faculty physicians at the Harvard Medical School and its affiliated hospitals.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-care-and-health-information More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers from Mayo Clinic share their expertise
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary Guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions from A to Z
http://www.medscape.com/ Find comprehensive medical reference information including disease symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, plus drug and medication dosing
https://familydoctor.org/ Health information and resources about illnesses, conditions and diseases provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/ Respected source for health tips and information from leading medical experts
https://www.health.harvard.edu/ Authoritative health information, drawing on the expertise of the 8000 faculty physicians at the Harvard Medical School and its affiliated hospitals.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-care-and-health-information More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers from Mayo Clinic share their expertise
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary Guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions from A to Z
http://www.medscape.com/ Find comprehensive medical reference information including disease symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, plus drug and medication dosing
https://familydoctor.org/ Health information and resources about illnesses, conditions and diseases provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/ Respected source for health tips and information from leading medical experts
Disease Specific Information:
https://www.cancer.org/ Extensive resource for cancer information from the basics to detailed information on more than 70 different cancer types
https://www.heart.org Information about conditions, treatments and procedures related to heart disease and stroke
http://www.diabetes.org Diabetes information to detect, treat, and prevent the disease and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes
https://www.cancer.org/ Extensive resource for cancer information from the basics to detailed information on more than 70 different cancer types
https://www.heart.org Information about conditions, treatments and procedures related to heart disease and stroke
http://www.diabetes.org Diabetes information to detect, treat, and prevent the disease and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes
Mental Health Information:
https://www.mentalhealth.gov Explains the basics of mental health, myths and facts, and recovery
https://www.nimh.nih.gov Expert-reviewed information on mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families Learn about common mental disorders, including symptoms, risk factors and treatment options
https://socialworklicensemap.com/social-work-resources/mental-health-resources-list/ Our list spans diagnostic tools, research portals, government organizations, nonprofits, blogs, and phone hotlines devoted to addressing issues ranging from general mental illnesses and disorders such as autism, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse, to the specific needs of diverse populations, including LGBTQ youth, minorities, women, and veterans. Take a look at these resources, and we hope you find our list helpful!
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/adults/ Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
https://www.mentalhealth.gov Explains the basics of mental health, myths and facts, and recovery
https://www.nimh.nih.gov Expert-reviewed information on mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families Learn about common mental disorders, including symptoms, risk factors and treatment options
https://socialworklicensemap.com/social-work-resources/mental-health-resources-list/ Our list spans diagnostic tools, research portals, government organizations, nonprofits, blogs, and phone hotlines devoted to addressing issues ranging from general mental illnesses and disorders such as autism, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse, to the specific needs of diverse populations, including LGBTQ youth, minorities, women, and veterans. Take a look at these resources, and we hope you find our list helpful!
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/adults/ Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Women's Health Information:
http://www.healthywomen.org/ Objective, research-based health information reviewed by medical experts on topics like pregnancy, parenting, relationships, healthy living, diseases, and conditions
https://www.womenshealth.gov Topics from A to Z to improve the health and wellness of women and girls
http://www.healthywomen.org/ Objective, research-based health information reviewed by medical experts on topics like pregnancy, parenting, relationships, healthy living, diseases, and conditions
https://www.womenshealth.gov Topics from A to Z to improve the health and wellness of women and girls
Men's Health Information:
http://www.menshealthnetwork.org Provides resources to increase awareness of men’s health issues and improve the physical and mental well-being of men and boys
http://www.menshealthnetwork.org Provides resources to increase awareness of men’s health issues and improve the physical and mental well-being of men and boys
Children's Health Information:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx Up-to-the-minute pediatric health information on child development, nutrition, safety, immunizations, symptom checker, and more
http://kidshealth.org/ Source for physician-reviewed information and advice on children's and teen’s health and parenting issues
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx Up-to-the-minute pediatric health information on child development, nutrition, safety, immunizations, symptom checker, and more
http://kidshealth.org/ Source for physician-reviewed information and advice on children's and teen’s health and parenting issues
Teen Health Information:
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Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support, aligned to state, national, and provincial standards. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more.
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Go Ask Alice! is a health Q&A Internet resource. It works to provide readers with reliable, accurate, accessible, culturally competent information and a range of thoughtful perspectives so that they can make responsible decisions concerning their health and well-being.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
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Teen Health - Honest, accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life. Get resources to make educated decisions or help a friend who needs advice.
Girls Health - Reliable, useful information on health and well-being for girls ages 10 to 16
Girls Health - Reliable, useful information on health and well-being for girls ages 10 to 16
