| A to Z Health Topics |
 |
Health Topics
A to Z A very comprehensive listing of 100's of disease and
health topics you can read about on the Centers for Disease Control
website. New topics are added on an ongoing basis. |
|
|
World Health Organization Look here to find information on
hundreds of health topics |
| Abuse |
|
|
CAPSEA Citizen's Against Physical, Sexual, & Emotional
Abuse serving the Elk County Area: (814) 772-3838 Toll-free:
1-800-226-4759 |
| Adoption |
|
|
Catholic Charities Counseling & Adoption Service located
in St. Marys, PA: (814) 781-3034 |
| Aging |
|
|
AARP: American Association of
Retired Persons Information about AARP, services and discounts,
health & wellness, legislation, money & work, research, travel and
much more. |
|
|
Administration on Aging
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Caregiver resources,
ElderPage for Seniors, age-related web sites, etc. |
|
|
Benefits Check Up
A free, easy-to-use service of The National Council on Aging that
identifies federal and state assistance programs for older
Americans. You take 10 to 15 minutes to enter info - then the
Check-Up explains what benefit programs you may be eligible for and
how to apply for them. Completely confidential - does NOT require
name, SS#, etc. A nice new service! |
|
|
National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health website on aging. |
|
|
Office of Human Services & Area Agency on Aging Ridgway
Office: (814)776-2191 --- Emporium Office: (814)486-3708 |
| AIDS |
|
|
AIDS Research
Information Center Information on Aids, publications, online
links, resources, hotline... |
|
|
Elk County State Health Center of the Pennsylvania Dept. of
Health (814)834-5351 |
|
|
HIV and AIDS
Prevention CDC information, including many links, fact sheets,
Prevention Newsletter online, brochures, bookstore |
|
|
HIV/AIDS Treatment
Information Service Central resource for federally approved
treatment guidelines for HIV and AIDS. |
|
|
Social
Security & SSI Disability for People with HIV AIDS info resource
lends a guide to securing benefits for those inflicted with the HIV
virus. Defines terms and delineates procedures. |
| Alcohol & Drug Abuse |
|
|
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services Local Office: 625 Maurus
St., St. Marys, PA 15857; (814) 781-1700
|
|
|
Alcoholics Anonymous (814) 781-3311 |
|
|
National Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Dependence NCADD provides education and advice in the
fight against alcoholism and other drug addictions. |
|
|
National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institutes of Health
website. Has questions and answers about alcohol abuse and
alcoholism for the public and many other resources. |
|
|
National Institute on Drug
Abuse Sections for health professionas, parents & teachers, and
students. |
| Allergies & Asthma |
|
|
American Academy of Allergy,
Asthma and Immunology Public education material |
|
|
National
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease |
| Alzheimer's Disease |
|
|
Alzheimer's Association |
|
|
MSN Health - Alzheimer's Disease Some basics about Alzheimer's. |
|
|
The
Alzheimer Page Resource covers the cause, symptoms, diagnosis
and treatment of the disease. Features caregiving advice and related
links. |
| American Red Cross |
|
|
American Red Cross Elk-Cameron Counties Chapter
(814) 834-2915 |
|
|
American Red Cross
Information on disaster services, biomedical services, armed forces
emergency services, international services and community services. |
| Anxiety Disorders |
|
|
Anxiety Disorders
Education Program Professional and general sections with search
options, library |
| Arthritis |
|
|
Arthritis Foundation
Resources, drug guide, surgery, alternative therapies, questions &
answers, etc. Information hotline #: 1-800-283-7800 |
|
|
National Institute of
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders |
| Bereavement |
|
|
Compassionate
Friends Self-help organization offering friendship and
understanding to bereaved parents. DuBois Chapter can be contacted
at 375-4321. |
|
|
Loss,
Grief and Bereavement National Cancer Institute goes over the
phases of grief, types of treatment, children and bereavement and
cultural responses to mourning. |
| Blood Pressure |
|
|
Your Guide To
Lowering High Blood Pressure A national education program by the
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. It provides up-to-date
practical information on blood pressure, detection, prevention,
issues for women, medications and working with your doctor, and an
A-Z keyword library of many high blood pressure related terms &
topics. |
| Cancer |
|
|
American Cancer Society Elk County: (814)834-9796 Cameron
County: (814)486-0911
24-hour cancer information: 1-800-433-7300 |
|
|
American Cancer Society
Information on cancer types, facts on cancer, risk factors,
prevention, staying healthy after treatment, help with coping with
cancer and its effects, and much more. |
|
|
American Prostate Society
Provides information about prostate cancer and other prostate
problems, with links to related topics. |
|
|
Cancer Society of Elk County (814) 834-4275 |
|
|
CANCERcare A national
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide free
professional help to people with all cancers through counseling,
education, information and referral and direct financial assistance.
Site has info on cancer services, cancer types and managing your
cancer. |
|
|
CancerNet
Comprehensive info on cancer |
|
|
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Center Read up on any type of cancer - and find a specialist
listed who treats it - on this site run by a private institution
known for excellence in cancer care. |
|
|
National Alliance of Breast
Cancer Organizations Refer to this directory to learn about
breast cancer facts, resources, clinical trials, support groups and
advocacy partnerships. |
|
|
National Breast
Cancer Foundation Nonprofit promotes breast cancer prevention
and detection awareness and education.
|
|
|
National Cancer Institute
Comprehensive cancer info: types, treatments, tests, clinical
trials, risk factors and much more. |
|
|
OncoLink University of
Pennsylvania Cancer Center. All types of cancer, treatment options,
coping, clinical trials, resources,ask the experts, library. |
|
|
Skin Cancer
American Academy of Dermatology offers skin cancer information, what
it looks like, and its dangers. |
|
|
Your Cancer
Risk Harvard Center For Cancer Prevention. Take a 2-3 minute
online test to estimate your risk of breast, prostate, lung, colon,
bladder, melanoma, uterine, kidney, pancreatic, ovarian, stomach or
cervical cancer. |
| Children |
|
|
Administration for Children
and Families |
|
|
March of Dimes Resource
center, fact sheets, birth defects, infant health statistics, having
a health baby, etc. |
|
|
National Institute of Child
Health and Human Development |
|
|
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) A supplemental food,
nutrition, education program for women, infants and
children:(814)773-3162 |
| Cholesterol |
|
|
Live Healthier, Live
Longer A National Cholesterol Education Program from The
National Institutes of Health. Info on the Cholesterol-Heart Disease
Connection, Your LDL & You, How to Lower Your Cholesterol, etc. |
| Clinical Trials |
|
|
Clinical Trials
Resource From the National Library of Medicine, this resource
lists clinical trials for every imaginable condition andn tells how
you can participate. |
| Crohn's & Colitis |
|
|
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of
America News updates, weekly features, programs, and a list of
chapters from this organization seeking to cure Crohn's disease and
ulcerative colitis. |
| Deafness & Communication Disorders |
|
|
Deaf Today An online
newspaper with articles relating to advances in understanding and
coping with deafness. |
|
|
National Institute on
Deafness and Other Communication Disorders |
| Dental & Oral Health |
|
|
American Dental
Association Oral health topics, find a dentist, products, tips
for teachers, games |
| Dermatology |
|
|
The American
Academy of Dermatology This site contains details on most skin
conditions - from psoriasis to melanoma. |
| Diabetes |
|
|
American Diabetes
Association |
|
|
National Institute of
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
| Disabilities |
|
|
Life & Independence for Today 503 Arch St., St. Marys, PA
15857; (814) 781-1917; Information and referral sources for people
with disabilities. |
| Epilepsy |
|
|
Epilepsy - Family Caregiver Alliance Overview of epilepsy, its
causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Tips for reacting to an
epileptic's seizure. |
|
|
Epilepsy Canada Diagnosis,
therapies, facts, research, social issues, coping, diagnosis &
treatment, Kidz Korner |
|
|
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Info, education, news, services,kid's club, research |
| Eyes/Vision |
|
|
Lighthouse International
A leading worldwide resource helps people overcome vision impairment
through rehabilitation, education, research and advocacy. Non-profit
organization offering consumer and professional products online. |
|
|
National Eye Institute
|
|
|
Prevent Blindness
America Information about vision and eye problems. Online eye
tests for: near vision for adults; age-related macular degeneration;
glaucoma check; eye test for children. |
|
|
The Glaucoma
Foundation Information, doctor's corner, news, patient resources |
| Food Bank/Meal Assistance |
|
|
Christian Food Bank P.O. Box 172; St. Marys, PA 15857 |
|
|
Good Samaritan Food Bank P.O. Box 61; Ridgway, PA 15853 |
|
|
Meals on Wheels Contact the Office of Aging at (814)
776-2191 |
|
|
Northern Elk Food Bank P.O. Box 24, Johnsonburg, PA 15845 |
| Foot Care |
|
|
American Podiatric Medical
Association Here you can read all you need to know about foot
health and also locate a podiatrist in your area. |
| Government Health Resources |
|
|
Administration for Children
and Families |
|
|
Agency for Healthcare Policy
and Research Agency for toxic substance and disease registry |
|
|
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention |
|
|
Food and Drug Administration
|
|
|
Health Care Financing
Administration |
|
|
Health Resources and
Services Administration Indian Health Services, National
Institutes of Health, Program Support Center |
|
|
Healthfinder A
service of the U.S. government. Includes a health library with A to
Z info, special health topics and a directory of healthfinder
organizations. |
|
|
National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
|
|
National Institute of
Nursing Research |
|
|
National Institutes of Health
|
|
|
National Library of Medicine
|
| Headache |
|
|
National Headache
Foundation 1-888-NHF-5552. Provides information on possible
causes, treatments, and prevention of all types of headaches.
Newsletter available. Can provide a list of physicians who are
foundation members.
|
| Hearing |
|
|
Better Hearing Institute Hearing Helpline:
1-800-327-9355. Free brochures and booklets on hearing disorders |
| Heart |
|
|
American Heart
Association |
|
|
American Heart Association Warren, PA, (814) 723-4860 |
|
|
National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute |
| Hemophilia |
|
|
World Federation of Hemophilia
About Hemophilia, Library |
| Hepatitis |
|
|
CDC-Viral Hepatitis Resource Center Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention provides information on hepatitis A,B,C,D and E and a
resource center with brochures & slides |
|
|
Hepatitis Foundation
International Awareness & education. Includes research articles,
newsletter and a support-group finder. |
| Home Health Care |
|
|
Community Nurses, Inc. We are
pleased that you are here at our website. If we can be of service to
you, please call us at (814) 781-1415! We offer quality, reliable,
and compassionate Medicare-Certified and State Licensed Home Health
Care Services. |
|
|
National Association of Home
Care Extensive guide to home care and hospices. Includes
Patient's Bill of Rights, and how to choose an agency. |
|
|
Pennsylvania Homecare
Association |
|
|
Ridgway Community Nurse Service A sister agency to
Community Nurses of Elk and Cameron Counties that serves Ridgway,
Johnsonburg and surrounding areas. (814) 773-5705 |
|
|
Visiting Nurse
Associations of America Current events - link to home care
resources. |
| Home Medical Guide |
|
|
The Columbia
University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical
Guide An online version of the esteemed school's consumer-health
guide. It covers everything from Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever to
Whipple's Disease. |
| Hospice |
|
|
American Hospice
Foundation Organization is dedicated to caring for those where
cure is no longer possible. Information, resources, etc. |
|
|
Community Nurses of Elk
and Cameron Counties Hospice A special health care program for
patients with a terminal illness and their families:
(814) 781-1415 |
|
|
Hospice Foundation
of America |
|
|
Hospice Net
Information and support for patients and families facing
life-threatening illnesses. |
|
|
National Hospice & Palliative
Care Organization Hospice care information, stats, resources.
|
| Hospitals |
|
|
Elk Regional Health
Center (814) 788-8000 |
| Kidney |
|
|
American
Foundation of Urological Disease - Kidney Stones Offers a look
at the symptoms of kidney stones, diagnosis, treatment and
postoperative care. Includes a glossary. |
|
|
American Kidney Fund
1-800-638-8299. Offers financial assistance to individuals with
chronic kidney failure and a brochure on kidney disease. |
|
|
National Kidney Foundation
Outlines the symptoms and primary causes of kidney disease. With
news, research and links to health-care professional associations. |
| Leukemia |
|
|
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Details disease, patient services, statistics, research. Order free
materials. |
|
|
Leukemia Research
Foundation For patients and medical professionals. Medical
information resource center, disease library, leukemia-related
links. |
| Liver |
|
|
American Liver
Foundation Information on health & function, liver disease,
hepatitis,links to health organizations, etc. |
| Lung |
|
|
American Lung Association
|
|
|
American Respiratory Alliance Serving NW Pennsylvania:
(724) 399-0076 |
|
|
Call Center - American Lung Association 1-800-548-8252,
Mon. thru Fri., 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Answers to questions about lung
cancer, chronic bronchitis,emphysema, asthma, tuberculosis, and
other lung health topics. Can speak with an R.N. or Respiratory
Therapist. Offers physician referral. |
|
|
National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute |
| Lyme Disease |
|
|
Lyme Disease Foundation |
| Medicare |
|
|
Medicare
Information General Medicare information for consumers and
beneficiaries & professional and technical information for
physicians, providers, researchers, analysts and others. |
|
|
Medicare Official Goverment
Site The official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare.
1-800-MEDICARE. Includes: news and updates; order a Medicare
replacement card online; tools to find the information you need,
etc. |
| Mental Health |
|
|
Dickinson Mental Health 110 Lincoln St., Ridgway, PA
15853 Telephone (814) 776-2145
|
|
|
Helpwise, Inc. Mental Health Services for Elk County and
surrounding areas; (814) 834-9722 |
|
|
National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill |
|
|
National Association for the Mentally Ill of PA -
Cameron/Elk/McKean (814) 781-1649 |
|
|
National Mental Health
Association NMHA is a non-profit organization addressing all
aspects of mental health. Site includes resource center,
confidential depression screening test, prevention, college
initiative, children & families, substance abuse, resource list,
e-mail newsletter, etc. |
| Nutrition |
|
|
American Dietetic
Association Includes frequently asked questions, health
lifestyles & nutritional resources. |
|
|
Food &
Nutrition Topics from A to Z Food links to information regarding
food and nutrition as it affects teens, children, diseases, eating
disorders, fitness, and much more. |
|
|
Food Pyramid
Click on the food pyramid and find out what to eat daily. Provides
nutritional breakdown of food groups and a guide to servings. |
| Organ Donation |
|
|
United Network for Organ Sharing
Whether you're an organ donor of a recipient, this site can help
you. It also provides the number of patients on waiting lists for
each type of transplant. |
| Osteoporosis |
|
|
National Osteoporosis Foundation
News & events, osteoporosis, prevention, patient info, find a
doctor, advocacy. 1-800-223-9994 |
| Parkinson Disease |
|
|
American Parkinson
Disease Association 1-800-223-2732 |
|
|
National Parkinson
Foundation 1-800-327-4545 |
|
|
The Parkinson's Web
Main Page Harvard Medical School's webpage and comprehensive
compilation of links |
| Poison |
|
|
Poison
First Aid Kit From the Univ. of Calif. - first aid for poisons,
what to do in the event of a poisoning, poisonous plant, venomous
animals, educational materials |
| Psoriasis |
|
|
National Psoriasis Foundation
Information, therapies, research, publications, etc. |
| Salvation Army |
|
|
Ridgway Area Salvation Army Unit For
information/referral: 772-0775 |
| Sleep Disorders |
|
|
Sleep Information from NHLBI Facts about problem sleepiness,
insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, apnea, etc. |
| Social Security |
|
|
Social Security Administration
|
| Spina Bifida |
|
|
Hydrocephalus
Association |
| State Health Resources |
|
|
PA Department of Health - Elk County State Health Center
(814) 834-5351 |
| Stroke |
|
|
American Heart Association - Stroke Defines the features of a
brain attack and explains what causes it. Follow internal links to
learn about the symptoms, tests and treatments. |
|
|
National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
|
|
National Stroke Association
Contact point for the Stroke Center Network, an online community of
patients and practitioners. Includes guides to risk factors. |
| Substance Abuse & Mental Health |
|
|
Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome |
|
|
American SIDS Institute |
| Teen Pregnancy |
|
|
Project Rapport Ridgway, PA office: (814) 776-1636 |
| Transportation |
|
|
ATA - Area Transportation
Authority of North Central PA (814) 965-3211. Offers public
transportation for Elk, Cameron, Clearfield, Jefferson, McKean &
Potter counties. Services, schedules, Medical Assistance
Transportation Program, Shared Ride With Disabilities Pilot Project,
trolley info, news, meetings... |
| Women's Health |
|
|
National Council on
Women's Health Health Center feature has info on issues relevant
to women's health |
If you are looking for a specific health related organization or need
some information about a particular health topic, Community Nurses, Inc.
can help. We've listed many resources to help you find the information
you need! Explore the list below...
