Diseases and Other Health Conditions
| Quick and Simple | Diabetes |
| Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure | Obesity |
| Cancer | Pregnancy |
| Stroke | Dental Care |
| Alcoholism | Mental Health |
| AIDS | Other Recommended Sites |
| Asthma |
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Quick and Simple
If you don't find it here, please see our Getting Started section for:
MedlinePlus from the U.S.
National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Learn
how to use MedlinePlus to search
for health topics not found on the Denver Public Library Health site.
FamilyDoctor.org from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
NOAH New York Online Access to Health.
The Science Inside from the Healthy People Library Project has short e-books about asthma, diabetes, AIDS, and more. Each comes with a collection of associated links and some are also easy to read.
HealthierUS.gov from the President and the Department of Health and Human Services. Go to Fitness, Nutrition, or Prevention to select and view pamphlets and other materials for preventing or dealing with high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.
Diseases and Conditions Index from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Includes some fitness and health assessment resources.
National Institutes of Health Many diseases and health concerns are represented by their own federal government institute. Click on Institutes to link to them.
Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association web site has lots of helpful information, including a self-help program The Cholesterol Low Down, a self-help program online and resources for Managing Your Lifestyle.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides a wealth of information on each of these topics. Explore their site for more:
- High Blood Pressure
- Cholesterol
- Heart Attack
- Other Heart Diseases
- Obesity and Physical Activity
High Blood Pressure from the Healthy People Library Project.
High Blood Pressure Books and other resources
Cancer
How to evaluate using cancer as the focus.
Colorado Cancer Resource Guide
CancerGuide.org Popular place for cancer patients to learn to search.
Association of Cancer Online Resources Some patient matching and 130 cancer email lists.
AMC Cancer Research Center Information and Counseling Line A national toll-free service 1-800-525-3777 (Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 MST) for cancer patients, family, and friends.
Cancer survivor network for support of cancer patients.
OncoLink.com at the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center, and sponsored by drug companies.
Your Cancer Risk provides prevention information for Cancer from Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention.
Breast Cancer Awareness Resources and information for kids, teens and adults from the Denver Public Library.
Breast Cancer Books and other resources
Prostate Cancer Books and other resources
Stroke
The Stroke Information Page from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
American Stroke Association A Division of the American Heart Association.
Alcoholism
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Advocates for Recovery Links and other resources for people wanting to overcome drug and alcohol abuse. Includes local support group meetings and contact information.
AIDS
Aids.gov provides easy access to U.S. government HIV/AIDS information including HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, and research programs, policies, and resources. Scroll down and enter a zip code in the search box to find a nearby Test Site.
Mayor's Office of HIV Resources Service Providers You may qualify to receive services if you live within the Denver Eligible Metropolitan Area, which includes the counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson.
Colorado Aids Project (CAP) is a community based organization focusing on offering housing and services to those living with HIV/AIDS, as well as education and prevention.
HIV and AIDS an online e-book from the Healthy People Library Project. Scroll down to view the additional resources.
TheBody.com Lots of resources and information, and links to many more organizations fighting AIDS.
HIVInSite from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine.
KNOW HIV/AIDS is a media campaign to promote AIDS awareness and prevention from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and Viacom, a large media company.
UNAIDS.org Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS.
Asthma
National Jewish Medical & Research Center specializes in lung, allergy and immune diseases. Information here includes Denver Pollen Levels, and Free Lung Testing and much more. See their Asthma Site.
The Asthma Wizard at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center will help you learn all about asthma and how it affects kids. (In English and Spanish)
Colorado Asthma Coalition provides up to date information for the public and best practices for those working in this field.
'Just for Kids' from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
Resources in Spanish from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, including storybooks for children and easy-reading materials in Spanish.
Asthma Books and other resources
Diabetes
My Guide to Sugar Diabetes (48 page PDF) is an easy to ready booklet from REACH 2010 Charleston and Georgetown Diabetes Coalition in South Carolina.
Diabetes from Healthy People Library Project. Scroll down to view the additional resources.
Children With Diabetes has information for kids of all ages, their parents, and adults with diabetes, too. Lots of support resources, too.
The Joslin Diabetes Center provides information and resources about diabetes for Latinos, Asian-Americans, and other groups.
Diabetes Books and other resources
Obesity
Weight Loss and Control information from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases.
Aim for a Healthy Weight from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Weight Control links compiled by HealthyNJ in New Jersey.
Pregnancy
Having Healthy Babies from the Healthy People Library Project. Scroll down to view the additional resources.
Pregnancy and Childbirth includes a "Pregnancy Calendar".
Healthy Pregnancy Includes how to get financial assistance.
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Materials for teens and parents, too.
Pregnancy Books and other resources
Dental Care
Consumer Information from the American Dental Association.
Simple Steps to Better Dental Health from Intelihealth and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Metro Denver Charitable Dental Organizations list of local organizations Includes their services/requirements for service, with links & contact information.
Mental Health
See also Staying Healthy
National Alliance for Mental Illness NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases. Click on the link for "State & Local NAMIs" to find a group and services near you.
Mental Health & Behavior from the American Academy of Family Physicians
Mental Help Net See the Mental Help Net American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse. Search the Sourcebook for self-help organizations and groups. Enter a word, word fragment, or phrase, or scroll through their extensive list. See also their Toll-Free Phone Numbers list.
National Hopeline Network is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-784-2433. Callers will be connected to the certified crisis center nearest to them. There are also links to many resources on dealing with depression and preventing suicide.
Growthhouse.org works to improve care for the dying. Lots of materials on end-of-life, death and grief.
SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services includes 1-800's for info and referrals.
Dr. John Grohol's Psych Central Resources and support for all kinds of mental health issues.
The National Mental Health Information Center from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Call 1-800-789-2647 for bilingual services and 866-889-2647 TDD.
Toll free hotlines for mental health services nationwide.
Walkers in Darkness Support and educational information for people with mood disorders.
Mental health information Support and opportunities to share what has been helpful with others.
National Institute of Mental Health
Other Recommended Sites
MEDEM Medical Library resources collection from a consortium of leading medical societies.
NORD National Organization
for Rare Disorders
Alphabetical List of Specific Diseases and Disorders
Well-Connected Up to date reports on many health topics reviewed for accuracy and relevancy by a board of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Fee based.
Federal Health Information Centers and Clearinghouses
Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information from the federal government.
NOAH Healthology Streaming Videos on a wide range of topics - mostly diseases and health conditions.
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Updated: February 06, 2008
