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Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association and The Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Foundation of America Providing support services for individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's.
Tips for Caregivers Information and support for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's, from driving to wandering to finding a nursing home.
Asthma
National Jewish Health See their Asthma Site and The Asthma Wizard about asthma and kids.
American Lung Association Provides education, advocacy, and research to improve lung health and prevent lung disease.
Just for Kids American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology resources for kids.
Brain Injury & Concussion - See Rehabilitation (below)
Brainline.org Preventing, treating and living with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Brain Injury Association of Colorado Find support groups, or chat with someone in the know.
Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury See also Concussions in Sports
Cancer
University of Colorado Cancer Center The University of Colorado Cancer Center is Colorado’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Cancer Care Provides free, professional support and information to navigate the challenges of cancer.
Cancer Survivor Network Support regardless of where the patient is being treated.
National Cancer Institute From the National Institutes of Health, resources on the various types of cancer and current treatments.
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association Providing research, advocacy, and education to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes.
Children With Diabetes Dedicated to providing education and support to families living with type 1 diabetes.
The Joslin Diabetes Center Part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, the Diabetes Center brings together academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and community and specialty hospitals to provide resources and support to those living with diabetes.
HIV/AIDS
AIDSinfo Comprehensive site including a Drug Database of fact sheets on HIV/AIDS-related drugs.
Colorado Health Network Statewide organization providing support services for those at risk or living with HIV and other health conditions.
TheBody.com Reliable HIV related information, news, and support.
Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association Voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute From the National Institutes of Health, the nation's leader in prevention and treatment of heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
Liver Disease
The American Liver Foundation Promoting education, advocacy, and support for the prevention and treatment of liver disease.
Liver Health Connection (Formerly Hep C Connection) Liver Health Connection has merged with Vivent Health.
Mental Health
Safe2 Tell Student Lounge A place for youth to report threatening behaviors or activities endangering themselves or someone they know, in a way that keeps them safe and anonymous.
American Psychiatric Association Locate various providers of mental health services.
National Institute of Mental Health Mental health information including fact sheets and clinical trials.
American Psychological Association From anger, to ethics, to holiday stresses and more.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories.
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Dedicated to the improvement of quality of life of those affected by mental illness. NAMIColorado.org for local resources.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Locate treatment facilities close to you in any state.
- Consider your options for recovery.
- Or call the 24/7 Treatment Referral Line at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Obesity
Obesity Society Providing science-based understanding of the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity.
Compulsive Overeaters Anonymous Provides a 12-step program outlining a course of action for recovery from food addiction.
Overweight & Obesity From the CDC. An overview on obesity and the correlating health conditions.
Stroke
Stroke Information Page from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
American Stroke Association Committed to advancing cardiovascular health for all through education and support services.
Other Recommended Sites
Merck Manual Home Edition A comprehensive medical information source covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine.
Centers for Disease Control Premier public health institute advancing health through science, technology, and innovation.
NORD National Organization for Rare Disorders Advancing practical and meaningful resources for those living with rare diseases.
Office of Rare Diseases Research From the National Institutes of Health. Focusing on helping those affected by rare diseases.
Dave's Locker Community medical equipment service loaning crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, knee scooters, shower stools, grab bars, canes, bathroom aids, and much more to anyone in need.
Medicines & Treatments
Drugs & Medicines
Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information from MedlinePlus Generic and brand-name drugs, plus herbs and supplements.
Drugs.com Includes pill identifier and contraindications.
MedWatch The FDA site for safety or reporting of adverse reactions to medications and medical devices.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Researching the effectiveness of non-traditional medical therapies.
Evidence-Based Herbs & Botanicals Database From the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. This database can help figure out the value of common herbs and other dietary supplements.
Medical Research and Clinical Trials
Tests and Procedures
RadiologyInfo Explains radiation therapy and procedures.
Surgery
Transplant Living Life before and after a transplant.
Rehabilitation
CraigHospital.org For brain and spinal cord injuries. Non-emergency Spinal Cord Injury Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-247-0257. More websites of interest.
Rehabilitation at MedlinePlus.gov
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