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West Nile Virus

johnlloyd — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:34:07 -0500

West Nile Virus
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CDC West Nile Virus Home Page
West Nile Virus information from the Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases of the CDC.
WestNile Virus - Shelby County Information
Local information and news from the Environmental Health Services of the Shelby County Health Department.

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Emergency Preparedness

johnlloyd — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:29:36 -0500

Red Cross Disaster Services
Site contains a list of the Homeland Security Advisory Recommendations, how to put together a disaster supplies kit, and other ways to prepare for an emergency. Foreign language materials are also available.
Local Disaster Preparedness Organizations
Search the LINC Community Database for local organizations that help with disaster preparedness.
Ready.gov
This site is provided by the Department of Homeland Security to help you be prepared should a terrorist attack occur.
FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Information and publications on how to prepare for an emergency. (En Español)
Publications of interest include Are You Ready and an Emergency Preparedness Checklist.
DisasterHelp.gov
Information from several government agencies about preparing for and recovery from emergencies.
TEMA: Emergency Preparedness
Links to information about preparing for and dealing with all kinds of emergencies including weather, earthquakes, floods and possible terrorist attacks.
Memphis & Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
Learn how to make an emergency kit for your home or car plus get links to local and national emergency organizations.
MEDLINEPlus Disasters and Emergency Preparedness
News, general overviews and helpful links for coping with trauma, dealing with specific conditions in an emergency and information for seniors, teens and kids.
OSHA Emergency Preparedness & Response
Planning for safety and preparing for emergencies in the workplace.
Emergency Preparedness for Children With Special Needs
Information and blank forms for parents of children with special health needs. Presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics

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Biological/Chemical Terrorism

johnlloyd — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:25:12 -0500

Bioterrorism - Tennessee Department of Health
Bioterrorism information provided by the Tennessee Department of Health.
Bioterrorism - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
OSHA related information dealing with bioterrorism and emergency response.
Terrorism: Questions and Answers
Made possible by the Council on Foreign Relations in cooperation with the Markle Foundation. This site gives detailed information on current topics of terrorism (example: "Dirty Bombs").
MEDLINEplus Biodefense and Bioterrorism
This is the National Library of Medicine's consumer health web site’s page dealing with the topic of Biological terrorist threats. It also provides information in Español/Spanish
MEDLINEplus Anthrax
This is the National Library of Medicine’s consumer health web site's page dealing with the topic of Anthrax. It also provides information in Español/Spanish
MayoClinic on Biological and Chemical Weapons
The Mayo Clinic provides an article on Biological and Chemical warfare, in there words, to "arm yourself with information". This site also provides links to other sources of information.
Information on Bioterrorism for Kids
This information is provided by the Nemours Foundation to help children learn more about what they have been hearing in the media on the subjects of Smallpox, Anthrax and Terrorism. They also have a site for Teenagers
Anthrax: Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about Anthrax? The American Medical Association has listed the answers to the most common questions they have received about Anthrax.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
The CDC provides resources for information on various topics of Bio-terrorism.
Bio-terrorism - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Another extremely informative web site produced by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Flu (Influenza)

johnlloyd — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:20:23 -0500

Dept. of Health Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan
"The influenza pandemic preparedness plan for Tennessee addresses the threat of a possible future influenza pandemic in Tennessee. This plan represents an initial threat analysis and a broad series of guidelines for action in case the influenza pandemic threat is realized."
Influenza
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CDC H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Basic information about H1N1 Influenza, also known as Swine Flu, and its transmission to humans from the CDC. Updated Often Also available in Espanol.
PandemicFlu.gov
The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza. Outlines the national strategy for preparedness and response to an influenza pandemic, and provides the latest federal news and press releases.
Bird Flu
Avian Influenza information from the MEDLINEplus.
CDC Influenza (Flu) Page
Influenza information from the CDC.
Flu Facts - Tennessee Department of Health
CDC Avian Influenza
Basic information about Avian Influenza, also known as Bird Flu, and its posible transmission to humans from the CDC.
Avian Influenza - World Health Organization
"This page provides links to descriptions of activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programmes and offices working on this topic. Also shown are links to related web sites and topics."

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Seniors' Health

johnlloyd — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:31:36 -0500

10 Legal Myths About Advance Medical Directives*
Published by the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, this website exposes 10 of the legal myths regarding advance medical directives. *This is an Adobe Acrobat file. The free reader is available here.

AARP in Your State: Tennessee
This website provides information on the issues of advocacy, community service, news, announcements, and state contact information for the state of Tennessee.

Caring Connections
Caring Connections is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. It offers a variety of information on senior issues including information on Advance Care Planning with “free state-specific advance directive documents and instructions.”

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
“The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging is a non-profit organization established in 1999 by The American Geriatrics Society. By scrolling down on the home page of this website, information for seniors on the latest news on issues concerning seniors caregiving in the home."

Consumer’s Tool Kit for Health Care Advance Planning
Published by the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, this tool kit “contains a variety of self-help worksheets, suggestions and resources” to help users discover, clarify and communicate “what is important to you in the face of serious illness.”

NIHSeniorHealth.gov
Senior Health site provided by the National Institute of Health and was developed by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging.

Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging
“Think you are too old to start an exercise program?” Ease into an exercise program with this guide from the National Institute on Aging.

Law and Aging Resource Guide
The Law and Aging Resource Guide “is a comprehensive listing of the state-wide resources available to help older persons with law-related issues. Published by the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, the Guide includes important contact numbers and addresses for legal assistance providers and other law-related services for the elderly.”

Commission on Law and Aging - American Bar Association
The American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, covers topics that include age discrimination, retirement rights and benefits, Medicare and private health benefits, Medicaid and long-term care benefits, grandparent’s rights, estate planning and probate and more.

SeniorNet
SeniorNet is “a nonprofit organization of computer-using adults, age 50 and older. SeniorNet’s mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.”

Seniors' Health Topics
Various sites selected for general information on Seniors' Health Issues at MEDLINEplus.

Administration on Aging
AoA is a Federal agency that has the single charge of serving the nation's 43 million seniors.

AAFP: Information from your family doctor / Seniors Issues
Reprint-able material about common Seniors Issues. Provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

OWL
OWL is a national membership organization that strives to improve the status and quality of life for midlife and older women.

Alzheimer’s Association
A gateway of information for those suffering from Alzheimer's to those caring for them.

Merck Manual of Geriatrics
A full-text geriatric care manual.

National Alliance for Caregiving
Provides support to family caregivers of older persons and the professionals who help them and tries to increase public awareness of issues facing family caregiving.

National Resource Center for Safe Aging
Get the background, news and resources for preventing injuries among older adults.

AgeNet
Contains informative articles and interactive services that are designed to help with the care of our aging population.

Elder Care Online
Provides information, education and support to families caring for aging loved ones. Hosted "chat" areas are provided for those wanting to ask questions and needing emotional support.

AARP: Health & Wellness
Articles, advice, insurance options, and community information are just a few topics covered at this site, provided by AARP Webplace

WELLComeHome
WELLCome Home is a “home-modification resource center. The information on this site can help you determine how your house or the house someone you know can be improved to allow you to stay at home.”

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Children's Health

johnlloyd — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:28:23 -0500

Children's Health
Various sites selected for general information on Children's Health Issues at MEDLINEplus.
KidsHealth
Provides Health Information from birth to Adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation Center for Children's Health Media, that specializes in the care of children. There are separate sections for parents, teens, and kids.
American Academy of Pediatrics
MISSION STATEMENT MISSION OF THE AAP: The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. To this purpose, the AAP and its members dedicate their efforts and resources.
KidsHealth on familydoctor.org
Information for parents, kids, and teenagers on common health concerns. Provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Tennessee Department of Health Kids Pages
Pages provided by the Tennessee Department of Health for children to promote their health and safety.
Zero to Three: Parents
Zero to Three, a national non-profit organization, provides information on child development between ages 0 to 3 years. It also assists parents in understanding and evaluating their child’s growth progress.
Verb: It’s What You Do
In an effort to battle childhood obesity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease and Prevention, created the Verb website. This website, aimed at 9- to 13- year-olds, promotes motion and activity. The website is interactive encouraging a child to create a character, choose activities and find locations locally to participate in sports and other healthful activities.

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Women's Health

johnlloyd — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:25:07 -0500

Ten Steps to Protecting the Legal Rights of Breast Cancer Patients
This website, prepared by the American Bar Association’s Commission on Women in the Profession, contains “information and resources to help breast cancer patients protect their legal rights.”
Pregnancy & Newborn
The March of Dimes presents this online guide to a healthy pregnancy and birth. Topics include preparing for pregnancy, nutrition, breastfeeding and more.
Women's Health
Various sites selected for general information on Women's Health Issues at MEDLINEplus.
Drugs and Lactation Database
"A peer-reviewed and fully referenced database of drugs to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. Among the data included are maternal and infant levels of drugs, possible effects on breastfed infants and on lactation, and alternate drugs to consider."
Women's Health Initiative
This site has information on the WHI Hormone Program. It also provides a link to the journal article in the Journal of the American Medical Association that provides the basis for the reported findings.
National Women's Health Information Center
Provided by the Office of Women's Health at the US Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Heart Healthy Women
This website seeks to provide “up-to-date information on cardiovascular disease in women, address gender and racial disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women and increase the participation of women in clinical trials of cardiovascular disease.” It is sponsored by the Office on Women’s Health of the Department of Health and Human Services and is a joint project of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation and WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.
HealthyWomen
Women's Health section contains medical information that you need, when you need it. It runs the gamut from general gynecology to specific disorders. Written and approved by Board Certified MDs. Provided by www.HealthyMe.md.
AAFP: Information from your family doctor / Women's Health
Reprint-able material about women's common health concerns. Provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Maternal and Child Health Library
“The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University provides the MCH community with accurate and timely information on a broad range of topics.” The A-Z Topic Index can be found here.
National Women’s Health Resource Center
The National Women’s Health Resource Center is a non-profit “dedicated to helping women make informed decisions about their health, encourages women to embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease.”

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Men's Health

johnlloyd — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:21:25 -0500

Men's Health
Various sites selected for general information on Men's Health Issues at MEDLINEplus.
Men's Health Network
"An Informational and Educational Organization Recognizing Men's Health as a Specific Social Concern."
AAFP: Information from your family doctor / Men's Health
Reprint-able material about men's common health concerns. Provided by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Healthfinder: just for you: men, tools for you
This page offers links to a variety of information tools you can use to locate the information and support you are seeking. In addition to general resources, they also have links for specific conditions and diseases. A section of the Healthfinder.gov web site.
The Testicular Cancer Resource Center
Information about testicular cancer including personal stories, a glossary, a list of questions to ask the doctor, and links to additional resources. The site is maintained by a patient working with a medical advisory board and is hosted by the Association of Cancer Online Resources.

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Mental Health

johnlloyd — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:18:43 -0500

National Institute of Mental Health
A site for the public, practitioners and researchers. From the public page, find information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness including topics in Spanish.
American Psychiatric Association
Choose "public Information" from APA's home page to access information for the lay person about mental health concerns.
American Psychological Association
APA works to advance psychology as a science, a profession, and a means of promoting human welfare. Find information for psychologists, students of psychology and the general public.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provides information to aid in the understanding and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders of children and adolescents. Find information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, current research and more.
The Center for Mental Health Services
CMHS leads Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses by promoting mental health and by preventing the development or worsening of mental illness when possible. Includes information in Spanish.
National Mental Health Association
NMHA is dedicated to improving the mental health of all individuals and achieving victory over mental illnesses. Find fact sheets, online depression screening, legislative alerts, advocacy information and more.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
This grassroots, self-help and family advocacy organization is dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Find information on substance abuse and mental health topics as well as toll-free hotlines (one in Spanish) and locators for treatment programs and treatment facilities. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Disability

johnlloyd — Tue, 26 May 2009 11:15:27 -0500

Disabilities (General)
A site provided by MEDLINEplus with links to various sources of information on disabilities.

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
The “Tennessee Disability Pathfinder is a statewide information and referral service, focused on helping individuals identify community resources and covers all disabilities and ages.”

National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research
This site focuses on monitoring and collecting information on disability research and making it available to the public.

National Council on Disability
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, an Institute of the National Institutes of Health, “conducts and supports research in the areas of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.”

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
It is the mission of NIDRR to generate, disseminate and promote new knowledge to improve the options available to disabled persons. The ultimate goal is to allow these individuals to perform their regular activities in the community and to bolster society’s ability to provide full opportunities and appropriate supports for its disabled citizens.

ADA Home Page
For individuals and business. Provides information on the legal rights of the disabled under the law. Published by the United States Department of Justice.

DisabilityInfo.gov
Comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources.

NICHCY
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities provides information on disability related issues with a special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22).

The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
This site provides information on the free library program for Tennessee residents who are not able to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. This site works in cooperation with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped .
Amputee Coalition of America
The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is a national, non-profit amputee consumer educational organization representing people who have experienced amputation or are born with limb differences. The ACA includes individual amputees, amputee education and support groups for amputees, professionals, family members and friends of amputees, amputation or limb loss related agencies, and organizations. Visit their new Limb Loss Catalog.

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