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The
National Women's Health Information
Center:
The federal government source for women's health
information. This website provides free, reliable
health information for women everywhere. An
extensive resources section provides information on
topics ranging from heart disease to pregnancy.
Pregnancy/Childbirth:
Mayo
Clinic-Pregnancy
Center:
Mayo Clinic's pregnancy center offers health
information on a variety of pregnancy and
childbirth issues, such as prenatal care, preparing
for birth, and Caesarean delivery.
The
North American Menopause
Society:
A scientific nonprofit organization devoted to
promoting the health and quality of life of women
through an understanding of menopause. This
site contains information on such topics as early
menopause, menopause symptoms, the long-term health
effects of estrogen loss, and a wide variety of
therapies to enhance health.
Goverment Health
Resources
Local:
Lackawanna
County:
This government site provides information on area
healthcare centers.
Luzerne
County:
This site provides contact information and/or links
to several health programs in the county.
State:
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Federal:
Department
of Health and Human
Services:
The US Department of Health's website provides
comprehensive information on a wide variety of
health-related topics. On this site you will find
sections on diseases and other conditions, aging,
safety and wellness, and families and children.
Also included on the site is a large reference
collection of health resources and links.
National
Institutes of
Health:
The National Institutes of Health is one of the
foremost research medical centers in the Unites
States. The NIH site offers the public ready access
to clinical studies, health and wellness
information, and research and library
resources.
Food
and Drug
Administration:
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public
health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and
security of human and veterinary drugs, our nation’s
food supply, cosmetics, and other products. The
FDA's website provides information on products it
regulates, recent activities and news, and a large
resource section.
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