Community Health
Internet Links
Alcohol Use and Health Rish Behaviors Among NYC Youth
http://www.nyc.gov.html/doh/downloads/pdf/epi/databrief21.pdf
This site gives statistics on the problem.
http://www.nyc.gov.html/doh/downloads/pdf/epi/databrief21.pdf
This site gives statistics on the problem.
Are You Pouring on the Pounds?
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/public/dohmhnews8-06.pdf
The dangers of habitually consuming sweetened beverages.
The dangers of habitually consuming sweetened beverages.
Bestnursingdegree.com
http://www.bestnursingdegree.com
Information about nursing schools with direct links to each.
Information about nursing schools with direct links to each.
Centers for Disease Control (tambien en espanol)
Find out information on diseases and other health conditions. Of special interest: Health & Safety Topics and Travelers' Health. Also available in Spanish.
Community Health Profiles
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/data/data.shtml
The site includes, by zip code, basic demographics, HIV rates, smoking rates, death rates, lead poisoning, STDs, drig and alcohol abuse rates and more.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/data/data.shtml
The site includes, by zip code, basic demographics, HIV rates, smoking rates, death rates, lead poisoning, STDs, drig and alcohol abuse rates and more.
Daily News About Cancer
This site offers daily news about cancer issues from the American Cancer Society. You can read articles on different types of cancers, living with cancer, and learn about activities, news, or resources in your area. There is also information on treatment options and how to make treatment decisions.
Diabetes in New York City
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/epi/databrief26.pdf
Statistics show that diabetes is an increasing problem New York City.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/epi/databrief26.pdf
Statistics show that diabetes is an increasing problem New York City.
Find Support and Treatment for Cancer
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/app/resource-search
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/app/resource-search
The American Cancer's site allows you to pick which kind of help you need and then find sites by zip code.
Free Hiv Testing Sites
http://www.cdc.gov/actagainstaids/about/
You can locate sites by zip code.
You can locate sites by zip code.
Genetic Home Reference
Information about gentics and genetic diseases that run in families.
Healthfinder (tambien en espanol)
Produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this website provides links to reliable health information. The "health library" category includes articles on prevention & wellness, diseases & conditions, and alternative medicine. "Health care" links to information about doctors, dentists, hospitals, long term care, nursing homes, health insurance, prescriptions, health fraud, and more.
LifeNet
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/mental/lifenet.shtml
1-800-LIFENET is a free, confidential help line for New York City residents. You can call 24 hours per day/7 days per week. The hotline's staff of trained mental health professionals help callers find mental health and substance abuse services. The site lists phone numbers for speaker of languages other than English: Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese dialects, Korean and Spanish. There is also a TTY line.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/mental/lifenet.shtml
1-800-LIFENET is a free, confidential help line for New York City residents. You can call 24 hours per day/7 days per week. The hotline's staff of trained mental health professionals help callers find mental health and substance abuse services. The site lists phone numbers for speaker of languages other than English: Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese dialects, Korean and Spanish. There is also a TTY line.
Low Cost Health Clinics
http://www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs/free_clinic_finder?zip=11215&range=5
Locate clinics by zip code.
http://www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs/free_clinic_finder?zip=11215&range=5
Locate clinics by zip code.
Mayo Clinic Health
This site is owned by Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. It is an excellent subject resource that includes drug, disease and syndrome information.
Medicare Plans
http://www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/home.aspx
Find Medicare plans by zip code.
http://www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/home.aspx
Find Medicare plans by zip code.
Medlineplus.gov
www.medlineplus.gov
www.medlineplus.gov
The National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health web site aimed at consumers that provides access to information on hundreds of diseases and conditions as well as drug information.
Mesothelioma Center
A site with detailed information about the causes of this cancer and resources for people suffering from it.
The NIH News in Health
NIH plays a major role in finding better ways to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent diseases. The practical health information in The NIH News in Health is based on research conducted either by NIH's own scientists or by our grantees at universities and medical schools around the country.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV Free Testing Sites
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/living/std-clinics.shtml
A list of NYC Department of Health clinics.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/living/std-clinics.shtml
A list of NYC Department of Health clinics.
Teen Sexual Health and Pregnancy
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/teen/html/sexual-health-pregnancy/clinics.shtml
This site lists clinics by zip code.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/teen/html/sexual-health-pregnancy/clinics.shtml
This site lists clinics by zip code.
