The following are some of the most informative and reputable links currently available on the Web. If you discover another site that would be a good addition to this Health Matters page, please send your request via email to Linda Tobin.
Government Health Sites (Federal and State)
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Eldercare (Dept of Health and Human Svcs)
- Healthfinder.gov
- Weight Control Information Network
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- CDC Immunization Site
- HealthierUS.gov
- National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Institute of Health
- National Heart,Lung and Blood Institute
- Pub Med
- SmallStep.gov
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- PA Department of Health
- Penn State Cooperative Extension and Outreach
- Penn State Red Cross Blood Drives
Hospital Sites
- Mayo Clinic
- Cleveland Clinic
- Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
- Hershey Medical Center
- Penn State Hershey Institute for Diabetes and Obesity
- University of PA Health System
Health Organizations
- American Heart Association
- American Cancer Society
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Brain Injury Association of PA
- American Diabetes Association
- American Dental Association
- American Lung Association
- American Red Cross
- Arthritis Foundation
- Center for Science in the Public Interest
- National Council on Patient Information and Education
- National Stroke Association
- Fight cancer (password is "cancer")
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Coalition
Miscellaneous
- Penn State Police: Workplace Violence
- Health World
- Dr. Koop
- Consumer Health Information
- Quackwatch
- Web MD
- Medscape
- National Consumers League
- U. S. Pharmacopeia
Mental Health
- American Psychological Association
- ValueOptions Achieve Solutions
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- Stop Alcohol Abuse
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- PA Liquor Control Board Education Page
- Mental Health America
- Journal of Addiction Medicine
Wellness Newsletters
- Nutrition Action Health Letter
- Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter
- Berkeley Health and Wellness Newsletter
Women's Wellness
Men's Wellness
Children's and Teen's Wellness
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Keystone Kids Go!
- National Safe Kids
- Kids Health
- United States Fire Administration for Kids
- Kids Health Interactive Site for Children
- BAM! Body and Mind Interactive
- Center for Science in the Public Interest Kid's Site
- Food Pyramid Kid's Site
- PA Liquor Control Board Education Page
Food, Nutrition, and Cooking
- Food Pyramid
- The DASH Diet
- Healthy Dining Finder
- The National Weight Control Registry
- Weight Control Information Network
- Serving Size Wallet Card
- Nutrition.gov
- Cooking Light
- Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter
- Nutrition Action Health Letter
- Vegetarian Times
- Weight Watchers
- Healthy Choice Kitchen
- American Dietetic Association
- PA Dietetic Association
- PA Advocates for Nutrition and Activity
- Grocery List
- Gardener List (click your county)
- Food Safety
- The Obesity Society
- Fruits and Veggies Matter
Physical Fitness and Activity
- Penn StateAquatic Fitness Classes
- Centre Region Bicycle Coalition
- Penn State Bicycling Regulations
- Penn State Recreational Facilities
- Keystone Trails Association
- Penn State Strength and Fitness
- PA Bicycle Driver's Manual
- Cooper Aerobics Center
- President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sport
- Recreation.gov
- Pennsylvania State Parks
- Shaping America's Health
- America on the Move
- Adult Fitness Test
- The Obesity Society
Self-Care
Safety and Accident Prevention
- PSU Ergonomics Training
- KIDD Safety
- National Safe Kids
- Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives Kid's Page
- United States Fire Administration
- PA Fish and Boat Commission
- National Fire Protection Association
Quizzes and Health Assessments
- Body Mass Index Evaluation
- Various Assessments and Evaluations under "Resources" Section of Penn State's EAP Site
- Portion Distortion Quiz
- The Weight Loss Readiness Test II
Complementary Medicine
- American Naturopathic Association
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Medline Plus: Alternative Medicine