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Children's Health
American Academy of Pediatrics: Patient Education Handouts
AAP handouts in the following areas: newborns, infants and toddlers; adolescents and school-aged children; common illnesses and conditions; developmental issues; feeding and nutrition; immunization information; behavioral and psychosocial issues; safety and prevention; and promoting pediatric care. Available in Spanish and English.
HealthyChildren.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics Parenting Website has sections on the various stages of childhood up to young adulthood. Covers a wide range of relevant health topics related to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
MedlinePlus: Children's Health
Includes information on children's physical, mental and social well-being.
Lactation Resources
LactMed - Drugs and Lactation Database This link opens in a new window
Information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Therapeutic alternatives are provided, where appropriate.
InfantRisk Center
The InfantRisk Center (IRC), based at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics in Amarillo, is a globally recognized call center dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals and mothers worldwide. Physicians, nurses, lactation consultants, and mothers from all corners of the globe rely on the IRC. Their primary goal is to assist mothers, lactation consultants, and doctors in assessing the risk of infant exposure to medications while encouraging continued breastfeeding.
KellyMom
This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting.
Mental Health Resources
MentalHealth.gov
Provides one-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information.
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
Multilingual Health Information
CDC en español
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Excellent coverage of public health topics such as vaccinations, flus and colds, pre-natal care, diabetes, obesity, etc.
FDA en español
The Food and Drug Administration offers this Spanish language version of their website. Consumers can find publications on product safety, disaster preparedness, health topics, consumer updates, recalls and alerts.
MedlinePlus: Health Information in Multiple Languages
Browse health information in multiple languages from MedlinePlus.
Nutrition
eatright.org
Food, health and fitness information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
MyPlate.gov
MyPlate provides consumers, health professionals, and nutrition educators with free print materials, digital tools and other resources that can be personalized to meet an individual’s need.
Nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov is a USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity and food safety for consumers.
Senior Health and Aging
MedlinePlus: Older Adult Health
Research and resources from MedlinePlus
National Institute on Aging
NIA conducts and supports genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social and economic research on aging and the challenges and needs of older adults. NIA is at the forefront of scientific discovery about the nature of healthy aging to extend the healthy, active years of life. It is also the lead federal agency for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research.
Vaccine and Immunization Information
