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Diabetes
American Diabetes Association - www.diabetes.org
Pre-Diabetes - www.diabetes.org/pre-diabetes.jsp
Learn more about helping to prevent your blood sugars from getting worse
Diet and Nutrition
Chowbaby.com - www.chowbaby.com/fastfood
Has the calorie information for most fast-food restaurants
Controlling your weight - http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt
Numerous tips, calculators and menus to help you
The Nutrition Source - http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource
Healthy eating guide from the Harvard School of Public Health
Healthy tips for eating out - http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200010
Choose the type of restaurant and learn what to order
Gastroenterology
Colonoscopy - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/colonoscopy/
What it is and how to prepare
Gynecology
American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology - http://www.acog.org
Patient handouts on a number of topics
Birth Control/Contraception - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
Links that provide education about a number of options
HPV vaccine - http://www.cdc.gov/std/Hpv
Learn more about this new vaccine from the CDC
Pap smears - http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/detection/Pap-test
More information on what it is and what the results mean
Heart Health
American Heart Association - http://www.americanheart.org
Index to a number of heart-related issues
CPR in 3 steps - http://www.depts.washington.edu/learncpr
Learn how to give simple CPR
National Heart, Lung and Blood institute - http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp
Hypertension: Guide to lowering high blood pressure
Hematology/Oncology
National Cancer Institute - http://www.cancer.gov
Excellent resource for many of your questions about cancer
Medications
Drug Information Online - http://www.drugs.com
Food & Drug Administration - http://www.fda.gov
Centers for Disease Control - http://www.cdc.gov
Minnesota Department of Health - http://www.health.state.mn.us
PubMed - http://www.pubmed.gov
Medical Conditions & Medications to Treat - http://www.webmd.com
Mental Health/Psychiatry
Depression - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression
Learn more about depression from the NIMH
National Institute of Mental Health - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics
Lean more about common mental health topics
ParentsMedGuide - http://www.parentsmedguide.org
Guide about medication use in treating childhood depression
Neurology
Dizziness and Vertigo - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
Index for a number of helpful resources from Medline Plus
Migraine Headaches - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/migraine-headache/DS00120
Excellent Source from the mayoclinic.com website
Neurologic Disorders - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders
An index of information from the National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke with links to support groups and other information
Obesity
LAP-BAND® System - http://www.lapband.com/
minimally invasive, safe and effective weight loss
Weigh-control Information Network - http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov/
up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues
Calculate your BMI - http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi
Your body-mass-index gives you information about your risks
Ophthalmology/Optometry (eyes)
Minnesota Eye Consultants - http://www.mneye.com/
Learn more about eye diseases and surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology - http://www.geteyesmart.org
Learn more about eye diseases, surgery, and general eye health
American Optometric Association - http://www.aoa.org
Learn more about eye diseases and general eye health
Donate your old glasses - http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/sight-programs/index.php
Learn how to help others by donating your old glasses
Laser Eye Surgery - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lasereyesurgery.html
Links to more information to help you understand the procedures
National Eye Institute - http://www.nei.nih.gov/health
Facts about diseases of the eye
Orthopedics
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - http://www.orthoinfo.aaos.org
Excellent resource for orthopedic issues
FootPhysicians.com - http://www.footphysicians.com
Information about foot and ankle disorders
Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics - http://www.aap.org
Great resource for parents covering most health topics
Breastfeeding.com - http://www.breastfeeding.com
Helpful information to assist you on numerous topics
Vaccines and Immunizations - http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines
Learn more about vaccines from the CDC website
Pregnancy
American Academy of Pediatrics - http://www.aap.org
Great resource for parents covering most health topics
Women's Health.gov - http://www.womenshealth.gov/Pregnancy/
Information for a healthy pregnancy
Pulmonary/Sleep
Asthma - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/asthma.html
A Medline page with helpful links to learn more about all aspects of asthma
Living well with COPD - http://www.chestnet.org
A helpful, in-depth guide
SleepEducation.com - http://www.sleepeducation.com
Learn about common sleep problems and how to help them
Rheumatology
Arthritis - http://www.arthritis.org
Learn more about arthritis and how to prevent it from the Arthritis Foundation
Gout - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gout/DS00090
Excellent gout resource from the Mayoclinic.com website
Osteoporosis - http://www.nof.org
Link to the National Osteoporosis Association for support and information
Sexual Health
Erectile dysfunction - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/erectile-dysfunction/DS00162
Nice overview from the mayoclinic.com website
Sexually transmitted diseases - http://www.cdc.gov/STD
Link to the CDC website
Tobacco
Quitting - http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/
Tips on how to quit
Smokefree.gov - http://www.smokefree.gov/
Online guide to help you quit smoking
Other health websites with excellent medical information for all topics
Minnesota Hospital Association - http://www.mnhospitals.org/
Medline Plus - http://www.medlineplus.gov
Information about diseases, medications and more
FamilyDoctor.org - http://www.familydoctor.org/online/famdocen
An excellent site also available in Spanish
Healthfinder.gov - http://www.healthfinder.gov
Nice guide to healthy living
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