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Quick & Simple
These sites have information specifically for many groups.
MedlinePlus.gov Click on Health Topics and scroll down.
Healthfinder "just for you" Info for all these groups.
HealthNJ.org See links for a variety of people 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.
Medem Medical Library Patient information from many leading medical societies, including the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Information is organized by age group.
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.
PE Central for Health and Physical Educators Has ideas for physical education, including adapted PE and some Best Practices.
The Health Library at Stanford has large collections of in-depth links for Women, Children, Men, and Seniors, as well as Foreign Language Resources, and more.
Consumer Health in the MidContinental Region Selected by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
Inner City and Minority Health Selected by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
These sites focus on specific health issues but have information specifically for groups.
Information from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for Selected Audiences Good stuff for African Americans, Children/Parents/Teachers, Latinos, Native Americans /Alaska Natives, and Women.
American Diabetes Association Groups are linked under “Community Programs & Local 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 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 Help to searches government sites for a wide variety of information.
NIH SeniorHealth is from the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine. This site allows users to enlarge the text, increase contrast, or turn on the speech, or watch a video.
United States Administration on Aging. Click on Elders & Families.
BenefitsCheckup.org A service of the National Council on Aging, this site helps people 55 and over find programs and services that they may be eligible to receive.
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People. Find an Ombudsman.
SeniorAnswer.org Colorado Gerontological Society and Senior Answers and Services. See the Site Map for all the many resources available here!
Senior Law Handbook with Long Term Care Ombudsmen for various areas around the state. Helpful tips and resources throughout this online book.
Elderweb.com Wide variety of issues concerning seniors and aging. Search the site map for links to insurance company ratings, reverse mortgages, and funeral planning and more.
See End of Life, Death & Dying, Grief for resources dealing with the many legal, financial and emotional end of life concerns.
Children and Infants
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
Kidshealth.org Information just for Kids, Teens, or Parents.
American Academy of Pediatrics Some free resources but some for sale. Cispimmunize.org is linked from the aap.org folks, but has downloadable links for 2005 Immunization Schedules, and much more about immunizations.
Vaccineinformation.org & Immunize.org
Kempe Child Abuse: Recognize it. Do something about it.
Child Welfare Information Gateway Connects professionals and concerned citizens to timely, essential information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. (Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information.)
Call or visit the Family Health Library at The Children's Hospital for materials on many health conditions of children, as well as parenting information.
PECentral.org Resources for Physical Education and fitness.
Information from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for Children with chronic health concerns, their Parents and Teachers.
Autism Awareness Learn more about autism with book, web and personal resources from the Denver Public Library. Also available on the Grownups section of the DPL site for kids. En español.
For Children
Kidshealth.org/kid Information just for Kids.
GirlPower.gov Cool stuff for girls 9-13, and for their parents, about bodies, sports, and making the most of life.
4girls.gov Discusses issues that concern girls age 10-16.
National Jewish Medical & Research Center information on asthma and allergies for children and their parents.
Just for Kids' from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Children With Diabetes has information for kids of all ages, their parents, and adults with diabetes, too. Lots of support resources, too.
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.
The Body and Mind (BAM) site 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 in New Jersey And see their main list, too - for info on beauty tips, body piercing, club drugs….
4girls.gov Discusses issues that concern girls age 10-16.
Go Ask Alice! Is a question and answer Internet service from Columbia University's Health Education Program. Questions received confidentially, and the ones answered on the site often include links to other resources for further information on the topic.
TeenPregnancy.org The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
Parents
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
The Family Health Library at The Children's Hospital has extensive materials on health conditions of children, and parenting information, too. The Children's Hospital Parent Advice Line at 303-861-6543 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.
A Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
TeenPregnancy.org/parent Parent page from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
Parents: The Anti-Drug (English) Provides information and support for parents who are working to keep their kids drug-free. Also in Spanish.
Autism Awareness Learn more about autism with book, web and personal resources from the Denver Public Library. Also available on the Grownups section of the DPL site for kids. En español.
Men
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
Men's Health from the University of Utah's University Health Care. This site is easy to use and provides information on staying healthy and other men's health concerns for all ages.
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 from the University of Utah's University Health Care. This site is easy to use and provides information on staying healthy and other women's health concerns for all ages.
4woman.gov The National Women's Health Information Center.
Women's Top Health Threats from the Mayo Clinic. See the many additional links on this page.
Breast Cancer Awareness Resources and information for kids, teens and adults from the Denver Public Library.
Minority Health
Minority Health Concerns Links selected by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
CDC's Office of Minority Health provides links to Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations. Leading causes of death for U.S. racial groups, further 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.
Low literacy patient education materials from the National Center for Farmworker Health. (English and Spanish).
African Americans
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups.
African American Health Links from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Midcontinental Region. Includes a printable brochure.
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.
BlackHealthCare.com is dedicated to addressing the special health problems of African-Americans. See "Healthy Lifestyles," "Disease Center," "Smoking Cessation," "Community Issues" and more.
My Guide to Sugar Diabetes (48 page PDF) is an easy to ready booklet from REACH 2010 Charleston and Georgetown Diabetes Coalition, a community driven, diverse diabetes coalition working to eliminate health disparities of more than 12,000 African American adults with diagnosed diabetes in South Carolina.
International Society on Hyptertension in Blacks Includes guidelines for treating high blood pressure in African Americans.
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. Includes a printable brochure.
HispanicHealth.org A community action site from the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
Joslin Diabetes Center provides resources for the Hispanic 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 at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
Native American Health Links from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Includes a printable brochure.
American Indian Health Web site A comprehensive new site from the National Library of Medicine.
Indian Health Service Agency information from this federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Native Health Links from the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.
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 American Health Links from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Includes a printable brochure.
Healthfinder.gov/justforyou Launched in May, 2003 - contains multi-lingual info on Cambodian, Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Samoan, Thai, Tongan, and Vietnamese - for caregivers, patients and others searching for health info… on behalf of individuals more comfortable in their native language.
The Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Multi-Lingual Resources and Other Ethnic Groups
Transcultural and Multicultural Health Links See the Related Links and Special Topics.
Vaccination information in over 20 languages.
Healthfinder.gov/justforyou Launched in May, 2003 - contains multi-lingual info on Cambodian, Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Samoan, Thai, Tongan, and Vietnamese -"for caregivers, patients and others searching for health info… on behalf of individuals more comfortable in their native language. There are 2 other similar ones."
A collection of multi-lingual resources from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Midcontinental Region.
Low literacy patient education materials from the National Center for Farmworker Health. (English and Spanish)
EthnoMed From the University of Washington Harborview Medical Center.
24 Languages Project Brochures and sound recordings from the University of Utah Medical Library.
Administration on Aging for seniors and family caregivers Translates information in Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese.
The American Hospital Association's 'Patient Care Partnership' brochure helps you know what to expect of your hospital stay and how to participate in your own care. This brochure is available in PDF format in English, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Tagolog and Vietnamese.
The Interpreter Network of Colorado This is a commercial organization, providing interpreter services for a multitude of possible needs.
Parents: The Anti-Drug in English and Spanish, has some materials in Chinese, Filipino, Korean and Vietnamese. Provides information and support for parents who are working to keep their kids drug-free.
People with Disabilities
See Quick and Simple for sites that have information for many groups. Also see Rehabilitation.
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 World Wide Web Links!
The Craig Hospital site 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, or see their site map. Many additional disability links at their Other Sites section.
Paralysis.org Christopher Reeve's site.
National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
Family Village is a global community of disability-related resources.
Denver Public Library resources for People with disabilities
The Legal Center for People with Disabilities and Older People. Find an Ombudsman.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and 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 Mauter Project from the National Lesbian Health Organization. The goal of this website 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.
LGBThealth.net 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 The Legal Center for people with disabilities and older people. A statewide advocacy program for residents of long term care facilities.
National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) Helpful tips for families, and how to get help. "How to Choose a Nursing Home" is one article, with links to Medicare's 'Nursing Home Compare' 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 Learn more about autism with book, web and personal resources from the Denver Public Library. Also available on the Grownups section of the DPL site for kids. En español.
See End of Life, Death & Dying, Grief for resources dealing with the many legal, financial and emotional end of life concerns.
Veterans
Veteran’s and Military Health from MedlinePlus.gov.
Veteran's Benefits from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
Travelers, Refugees, Rural, & Homeless
Travelers
Travel Medicine Basic traveler's health information from the University of Utah's Health Sciences Center.
Center for Disease Control Traveler's Health Tips on vaccinations and how to avoid illness from food or water, and much, much more.
VaccineInformation.org and Immunize.org from the Immunization Action Coalition. Scroll down for traveler’s information.
World Health Organization A global perspective on health. Scroll down to Traveler’s Health for vaccination requirements, travel risks and precautions.
Refugees
Colorado Department of Public Health Refugee Program
The Interpreter Network of Colorado This is a commercial organization, providing interpreter services for a multitude of possible needs.
Rural
See Colorado Health Resources near the bottom of the page.
Homeless
Denver's Road Home Homeless individuals in need of assistance can call
303-285-5258 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. If you reach voicemail, please leave a number where you can be contacted. The goal is to return your call within one hour. 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.
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Updated: February 06, 2008
