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Alcohol and Drugs

• www.Health.org
  PREVLINE: Prevention Online, from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
• www.nida.nih.gov
  The National Institute on Drug Abuse.
• www.BacchusGamma.org
  BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network.
• www.mentalhealthscreening.org/alcohol/alc-faq.htm
  National Alcohol Screening Day provided by Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
• www.hsph.harvard.edu/cas
  Harvard School of Public Health: College Alcohol Study
• www.jointogether.org
  Advancing effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention and treatment.
• www.alcoholism.about.com/cs/college
  Provides information on alcoholism and binge drinking.
• http://www.kimsawareness.net
• www.alcoholscreening.org

Allergies / Asthma

• www.acaii.org
  American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology information page for allergy suffers.

Anxiety

• www.adaa.org
  Anxiety Disorders Association of America
• www.ocfoundation.org
  Provides information on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
• www.ncptsd.org
  Provides information on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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Birth Control

• www.plannedparenthood.org
  Presents contraceptive options. Looks at effectiveness rates, advantages, possible problems, and costs of each.

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Cancer

• www.cancer.org
  American Cancer Society.
• www.aicr.org
  American Institute for Cancer Research.
• www.komen.org
  Inclusive breast cancer database.
• www.nci.nih.gov
  National Cancer Institute.
• www.cancer.umn.edu
  University of Minnesota Cancer Center.

Complementary Medicine

• www.herbs.com
  Nonprofit research and educational group educating the public on herbs and medicinal plants.
• www.herbal-ahp.org
  The primary goal of the AHP is to produce authoritative herbal monographs containing accurate, critically-reviewed information on botanicals, which can provide guidance in the appropriate use of herbal therapies.
• www.herbalgram.org
  American Botanical Council - A nonprofit group promoting benefits of herbs and botanical medicines.
• www.naturalhealers.com
  The #1 education resource for people pursuing careers in the natural healing arts

Conventional Medicine

• www.ama-assn.org
  American Medical Association - Conservative, established medical organization offers resources and a Migraine Information Center. Includes doctor finder to locate a M.D. or an O.D.
• www.medscape.com
  A service for clinicians and consumers. Features medical news articles, and Medscape Women's Health, a peer reviewed online journal.

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Dental

• www.ada.org
  American Dental Association
• www.aspendent.com
  Aspen Dental. . .find a nearby location

Diabetes

• www.diabetes.org
  American Diabetes Association - Information on preventing and alleviating diabetes, while improving the lives of those with diabetes.
• www.castleweb.com/diabetes
  Children with Diabetes - The online community for kids with diabetes.
• www.jdrf.org
  The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation supports research on juvenile diabetes.

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Eating Disorders & Body Image

• www.something-fishy.com
  Something Fishy web site on eating disorders.
• www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
  The National Eating Disorders Association.
• www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/program.html
  Provides information on the pressures on society to be thin.
• www.anad.org
  The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders.
• www.anred.com
  Anorexia Nervosa & Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
• www.opheliasplace.org

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Fitness

• www.fitnessonline.com
  Fitness advice and information

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Gambling

• www.nyproblemgambling.org
  New York State Council on problem gambling
• www.gamblersanonymous.org
  Gamblers Anonymous International Service Office

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender

• gmhc.org
  Gay Men's Health Crisis, a not-for-profit AIDS organization.
• www.glma.org
  Gay and Lesbian Medical Association web page.
• www.pflag.org
  Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
• www.ngltf.org
  The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
• www.colage.org
  Children of lesbians & gays everywhere
• http://www.glsen.org The Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network
• www.thetrevorproject.org  The Trevor Project is a 24-hour suicide prevention hotline
• www.gsanetwork.org/resources  Books and movies for LGBT youth

Grief and Loss

• www.centerforloss.com
  Provided by the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
• www.griefnet.org

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Headache

• www.headaches.org
  National Headache Foundation

Health Agencies and Organizations

• www.ama-assn.org
  American Medical Association
• www.cdc.gov
  U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• www.os.dhs.gov
  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• www.nih.gov
  National Institutes of Health
• www.healthywomen.org
  National Women's Health Resource Center
• www.who.ch
  World Health Organization

Health Information

• www.healthfinder.gov
  Healthfinder is a gateway consumer health and human services information web site from the United States government

Health Statistics

• www.cdc.gov/nchswww/default.htm
  The mission of the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is to provide statistical information that will guide actions and polices to improve the health of the American people.

Heart Disease

• www.americanheart.org
  American Heart Association

HIV / AIDS

• www.thebody.com/aac/aacpage.html
  AIDS Action Council
• www.cdcnpin.org
  CDC National Prevention Information Network
• www.hivpositive.com
• www.aidsinfo.nih.gov
• www.aids.org

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Lupus

• www.lupus.org
  Lupus Foundation of America

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Men's Health

• www.acor.org/TCRC/
  The Testicular Cancer Resource Center
• www.mayoclinic.com/health/mens-health/mc99999
  For information on health issues key to men

Mental Health

• www.apa.org
  American Psychological Association
• www.mentalhealth.com
  Information on disorders, diagnosis, medication, and treatment of mental illness
• www.nimh.nih.gov
  Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illness through research
• www.psychcentral.com
  Provides a list of links to many types ofmental healthdisorders
• www.chadd.org
• http://www.ulifeline.org/schools/sunyit
• www.nostigma.org
• www.hopeline.com
• www.psychologyinfo.com
• www.twloha.com
• www.heartsupport.com

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Nutrition

• www.ncescatalog.com
  NCES is your source for books, videos and teaching aids on nutrition, exercise , and eating disorders.
• www.eatright.org
  The American Dietetic Association. The ADA, and its National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics, promotes optimal nutrition, health, and well being.
• www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/nutrit.htm
  National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases guide for nutrition information.
• www.shapeup.org/sua/
  This site is designed to provide the latest information about safe weight management and physical fitness.
• www.crnusa.org
  The Council for Responsible Nutrition's online page for the benefits of nutritional supplements.
• www.mypyramid.gov
  United States Department of Agriculture, steps to a healthier you

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Overall Health & Wellness

• www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
  Columbia University's Health Question and Answer Internet Service.

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Sexual Abuse, Assault & Rape

• www.ywcamv.org
  The YWCA of the Mohawk Valley provides domestic and sexual violence services to the central new york region
• www.SAFEHORIZON.org
  Victim Services
• www.rainn.org
  The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
• www.loveisnotabuse.com

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• www.cdc.gov/std/
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information about Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections

Sleep

• www.sleepfoundation.org National Sleep Foundation
• www.bettersleep.org The Better Sleep Council
• www.sleepdisorders.com Information on sleep disorders

Smoking

• www.cdc.gov/tobacco
  Information regarding smoking from Centers for Disease Control
• www.talktoyourpatients.org The Don't Be Silent About Smoking Campaign

Stress

• www.stress.org The American Institute of Stress
• www.nationalstressawarenessday.com

Suicide

• www.suicidal.com
  Provides a place of hope & compassion for those experiencing depression and suicidal feelings.
• www.yellowribbon.org Suicide prevention program
• www.afsp.org The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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Travel Information

• www.cdc.gov/travel/travel.html
  National Center for Disease Control provides information regarding travel vaccines

Tuberculosis

• www.cdc.gov/tb
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Women's Health

• www.healthywomen.org
  National Women's Health Resource Center
• www.femalehealthlinks.com
  Provides listing of web sites that address a variety of women's health issues
• www.4women.gov/
  The federal government source for women's health information

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