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Quick & Simple
These sites have information for many groups.
MedlinePlus.gov Click on Health Topics and scroll down.
Healthfinder Quick Guide for Healthy Living
HealthNJ.org Links for a variety of groups, as well as many topics of special interest. (beauty tips, body piercing, club drugs…) Some Spanish, too. From the University Libraries at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
The Vial of Life A free service of the American Senior Safety Agency. Especially useful for seniors and caregivers, with a free personal health history form to print or fill out and save online. Makes keeping track of your personal health status much more manageable.
The Health Library at Stanford Large collections of in-depth links for Women, Children, Men, and Seniors as well as foreign language resources.
Inner City and Minority Health Selected by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
Information for Selected Audiences: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Good information for African-Americans, Children/Parents/Teachers, Latinos, Native Americans /Alaska Natives, and Women.
American Diabetes Association Groups Linked under “Community Events.”
Seniors
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Resources
Merck Manual of Geriatrics Specifically deals with the medical concerns of aging.
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Provides information and advocacy for the over-50 age group. Information on health and fitness, travel, finances and more.
How to Talk With Your Doctor From AARP.
USA.gov for Seniors Official Information and services from the U.S. government.
NIH SeniorHealth From the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine. Allows users to enlarge the text, increase contrast, turn on audio or watch video.
United States Administration on Aging Click on Elders & Families for a drop down menu of choices.
BenefitsCheckup A service of the National Council on Aging. Helps people 55 and over find programs and services that they may be eligible to receive.
Network of Care Information for seniors and their families and caregivers from the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging.
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People Find an Ombudsman.
SeniorAnswer.org Colorado Gerontological Society and Senior Answers and Services.
Senior Law Handbook Long Term Care Ombudsmen for around the state. Helpful tips and resources throughout this online book.
See End of Life, Death & Dying, Grief for resources dealing with the many legal, financial and emotional end of life concerns.
Children & Infants
KidsHealth.org Just for kids, teens, or parents.
American Academy of Pediatrics Some free resources but some for purchase.
Immunization Information From the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) For health care professionals.
National Jewish Health Information on asthma and allergies.
Kempe Center Advocacy, training, education, treatment and research for the protection of abused children.
Child Welfare Information Gateway Access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.
Family Health Library at The Children's Hospital Call or visit for materials on children's health conditions and on parenting.
PE Central Resources for Health and Physical Education.
Information from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute For children with chronic health concerns, their parents and teachers.
Autism Resources From the Denver Public Library. En español.
For Children
KidsHealth.org/kids Information just for kids.
Girls' Health Discusses issues that concern girls age 10-16.
Just for Kids From the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Fun activities to help children manage their allergies and asthma.
Children With Diabetes For kids of all ages, their parents, and adults with diabetes, too. Lots of support resources.
Teens
Also see Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups. See eVolver – the DPL teen web site, and click on Life for links to information about your Body, Mind, Money and more.
TeensHealth.org Health Information for Teens.
Body and Mind (BAM) Encourages teens to be fit!
Health and Lifestyle Information for Teens From American Academy of Family Physicians - includes information on sex, drinking, drugs, healthy eating, work, and more.
Teen Health From HealthyNJ. See the main list for info on beauty tips, body piercing, club drugs….
Girls' Health Discusses issues that concern girls age 10-16.
Go Ask Alice! A question and answer Internet service from Columbia University's Health Education Program. Questions received confidentially. Those answered on the site often include links to other resources for further information on the topic.
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
Parents
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
The Family Health Library From The Children's Hospital. Extensive materials on health conditions of children and on parenting. The Children's Hospital Parent Advice Line at 720-777-6543 or 800-613-4130 offers 275 recorded messages on many aspects of parenting and the care of children and teens.
Parenting Guidance from KidsHealth.org From nutrition to pregnancy (including a pregnancy calendar), newborns, growth and development, and more.
Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free A Family Guide from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Parent Page on Teen Pregnancy From the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
Autism Awareness Book, web and personal resources from the Denver Public Library. En español.
Men
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
Real Men, Real Depression From the National Institution of Mental Health.
Men's Top Health Threats From the Mayo Clinic. Many additional links on this page, too.
Women
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
Women's Health Easy-to-use site with information on staying healthy and other women's health concerns for all ages. From University Health Care at the University of Utah.
womenshealth.gov Offers reliable and current information on women’s health. From the National Women's Health Information Center.
Women's Top 10 Health Threats Discover which diseases and conditions pose the greatest health risks to women and how to minimize your risk. From the Mayo Clinic.
Minority Health
Minority Health Concerns Links selected by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region.
CDC's Office of Minority Health Statistics on the health problems of U.S. racial and ethnic minority groups. Resources on preventing or treating these problems.
Office of Minority Health From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. See the 'Closing the Health Gap' section for links to health resources for many minority groups.
Ethnic/Cultural Food Guide Pyramid Food guide pyramids and more for ethnic/cultural groups.
African Americans
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
Black Women's Health Imperative Dedicated to educating African American women about their physical, mental and spiritual health. A comprehensive site with health assessment tools, a health family tree, a physician locator and much more.
The Center for African American Health Provides information, classes, basic health screenings and referrals to improve the health and well-being of the African American community in Metro Denver. Click here for a list of classes and how to register.
International Society on Hypertension in Blacks Includes guidelines for treating high blood pressure in African Americans.
My Guide to Sugar Diabetes (48 page PDF) An easy-to-read booklet from REACH 2010 Charleston and Georgetown Diabetes Coalition, a community-driven coalition working to eliminate health disparities among African American adults with diagnosed diabetes in South Carolina.
Hispanic Americans
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
NOAH: New York Online Access to Health Includes many bilingual resources.
Latino American Health Links From the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region.
HispanicHealth.org A community action site from the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
Joslin Diabetes Center Provides resources for the Latino community, including their core literature for purchase in Spanish.
Native Americans
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
Native Elder Health Care Resource Center From the University of Colorado Denver.
Native American Health Links From the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region.
American Indian Health A comprehensive new site from the National Library of Medicine.
Indian Health Service Information from this federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Native Health Links From the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (HSLIC).
Asian Americans
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
Asian American Health A comprehensive new site from the National Library of Medicine.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Multilingual Resources and Other Ethnic Groups
Transcultural and Multicultural Health Links See the Related Links and Special Topics.
Vaccination Information Search for vaccine information alphabetically by vaccine or by language (over 20 different languages).
Multilingual Resources From the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
EthnoMed From the University of Washington Harborview Medical Center.
The 24 Languages Project Brochures and sound recordings from the University of Utah Medical Library.
Administration on Aging Translated Materials Languages Translates information in Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese for seniors and family caregivers.
The Interpreter Network of Colorado Commercial organization, providing interpreter services.
Parents: The Anti-Drug Materials in Chinese, Filipino, Korean and Vietnamese. Information and support for parents who are working to keep their kids drug-free. En español.
People with Disabilities
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups. Also see Rehabilitation.
Craig Hospital Includes educational brochures, therapeutic recreation programs and prevention information. Scroll through the links on the left-hand side of the page for roll-over lists of additional information. Many additional disability links in their Other Sites section.
Denver Options Provides services to children with delays in their development and adults with developmental disabilities in the City and County of Denver. See their list of links to great community resources! Call about services in Denver County at 303-247-8423 or call Early Childhood Connections statewide at 1-888-777-4041.
Family Village A global community of disability-related resources.
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People Find an Ombudsman.
Paralysis Resource Center Christopher and Dana Reeve's site.
Denver Public Library Services for Persons with Disabilities
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Resources
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups. See Men's Health and See Women's Health.
Gay Men's Health Crisis An excellent resource on AIDS information for all. Includes some Spanish.
The Mautner Project From the National Lesbian Health Organization. The goal of this web site is to serve lesbians and women who partner with women by giving information, as well as providing assistance in finding local and national health services.
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Includes Healthy People 2010 Companion Document for LGBT Health.
The National Coalition for LGBT Health Research documents and links to many organizations working to improve health and well-being of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
Caregivers
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Resources
Administration on Aging For seniors and family caregivers.
Colorado Long Term Care Ombudsman A statewide advocacy program for residents of long term care facilities.
The National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) Helpful tips for families: how to get help, how to choose a nursing home and others.
National Family Caregivers Association Be sure to see the Education & Support section, with lots of tips for both beginning and professional caregivers.
KidsHealth.org Sections on caring for a seriously or chronically ill child, and much more.
The Vial of Life A free service developed by the American Senior Safety Agency. Especially useful for seniors and caregivers, it includes a free personal health history form to print or fill out and save online. Makes keeping track of your personal health status much more manageable.
Autism Awareness Book, web and personal resources from the Denver Public Library. En español.
See End of Life, Death & Dying, Grief for resources dealing with the many legal, financial and emotional end of life concerns.
Veterans
Veterans and Military Health From MedlinePlus.gov.
Veterans Benefits From the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Travelers, Refugees, Rural, & Homeless
Travelers
Center for Disease Control Traveler's Health Tips on vaccinations and how to avoid illness from food or water, and much, much more.
Immunize.org From the Immunization Action Coalition. Scroll down for traveler’s information.
Refugees
Colorado Department of Public Health Refugee Program
The Interpreter Network of Colorado A commercial organization, providing interpreter services.
Rural
See Colorado Health Resources near the bottom of the page.
Homeless
Denver's Road Home Denver's program to end homelessness. Call 2-1-1 for direct assistance to homeless people.
Should the situation warrant police involvement, please call either the Police non-emergency number at 720-913-2000 or call 911.
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Programs, advocacy and health services for the homeless. Call 303-293-2217.
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