www.healthypeople.gov
-National government goals for 2010
National Institute of Health & US National Library of Medicine
www.medlineplus.gov
-Health topics
-Medication information
-Medical encyclopedia
Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com
-Health topics
-Medication information
USDA Government website
www.nutrition.gov
-Nutrition
-Food allergies
-Food safety
-Weight control
US Food and Drug Administration Health Educator & Student website
www.fda.gov/cdrh/fdaandyou/index.html
-Health topics
-Lesson plans
-Health event calendar
Nemours Foundation (duPont Foundation)
www.kidshealth.org
Easy fun website on health information with parents, kids, and teens’ sections
Pandemic Planning Information
www.ready.gov
Diabetes Information
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org/wizdom
-Information on diabetes
Asthma/Allergies Information
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
www.foodallergy.org
-Food allergies
Seizure Information
Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota
www.efmn.org
-Seizure information
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Association of America
www.sbaa.org
Mental Health
US Department of Health and Human Services & National Mental Health Information
www.mentalhealth.org
-Mental health topics
-Children’s mental health
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
SAVE-Suicide Awareness
www.save.org
-Mental health issues
-Suicide awareness
-Coping with loss
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program & Light of Life Foundation
www.yellowribbonmn.org
-Suicide prevention
Special Health Concern
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children
www.shrinershq.org
Courage Center
www.courage.org
-Services for people with disabilities
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
www.nichcy.org
-Information center for families with child with disabilities
Research based educational practices, disability information, IDEA
English or Spanish
Sexuality/Puberty
National Women’s Health Information Center
www.4girls.gov
-Kid friendly
National Education Association’s Health Information Network
www.canwetalk.org
-Kid friendly
Drug Addiction, Treatment & Signs
https://www.graniterecoverycenters.com
Youth Substance Abuse Prevention
www.abovetheinfluence.org
Teen friendly-lots of activities and information presented in a clear manner
Cool graphics
www.checkyourself.org
Teen friendly-real life stories of how drug/alcohol use has impacted student’s lives
www.drugfree.org
Very good information. Sections for teens and parents. Easy to use.
Health Insurance
Cover All Kids Coalition