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Resource LinksThe following is a list of sites that are good resources for specific medical information. We hope you find this section useful in your search for product, industry, and care knowledge. AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators)Cardiac Arrhythmias Research and Education Foundation - provides funding for medical research and to increase medical and public awareness of the unexpected death of children and young adults due to inherited hearth rhythm disordersCongenital Heart Information Network - international organization that provides reliable information, support services and resources to families of children with congenital heart defects and acquired heart disease, adults with congenital heart defects and the professionals who work with them Gregory W. Moyer Defibrillator Fund Heart Safe Community Foundation - building an AED Community Defibrillator Fund effort Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy AssociationKeep the Beat - strives to expand public awareness of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), broaden education efforts and make lifesaving treatment readily accessible in communities all across the country. This includes fundraising efforts to place automated external defibrillators (AED) in schools nationwide with grants available Kids Endangered Now Heart FoundationThe Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation - their mission is to ensure that every high school in Michigan has an AED and to advocate cardiac screening and testing of all high school athletes Louis J. Acompora Memorial FoundationNicholas' Heart Fund - promotes AED placement, education, and awareness of SCA in youth and heart disease in childrenSCA Foundation State Laws on Heart Attacks and Defibrillators Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation Sudden Cardiac Arrest AssociationAllergic and Infectious DiseasesAlliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE) - their goal is to reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and inhibit the spread of antibiotic resistance through education efforts geared to healthcare providers and consumers Flu.gov - one-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu informationHealthy Hands. Healthy Kids. Healthy Schools, - It's a SNAP - The School Network for Absenteeism Prevention (SNAP) challenges middle schools to develop programs designed to help keep students in school and learning by improving overall health through promoting clean hands. Immune Disease.Com - offers in-depth information for consumers and healthcare professionals on immunology, primary immune deficiency diseases, and treatment with intravenous immune globulin, also called immunoglobulin or IGIV Infectious Diseases Society of AmericaThe National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Scrub Club - a fun, interactive and educational website that teaches children the proper way to wash their hands. The site consists of Webisode interactive games, educational music, downloadable activities for kids, educational materials for teachers, and program information for parentsAsthma and AllergyAllergy and Asthma Foundation of AmericaThe Allergy Report - science-based findings on the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disorders Anaphylaxis- causes, treatment guidelines, resources and information about epi-pensAsthma Action America.Org Breathing Easy: Solutions in Pediatric Asthma - a knowledge path by the National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health to access related websites, journal articles, books, reports, databases, discussion groups and electronic newslettersFood Allergy Digest - a monthly newsletter with news, tips, recipes regarding food allergies and anaphylaxisNational Asthma Education and Prevention Program - contains specific links to schools/childcare U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - asthma and indoor environmentsWorld Allergy Organization Child HealthAction for Healthy Kids - join forces with education and health leaders to take action for children's nutrition and physical activity American Academy of PediatricsBandaides & Blackboards - this site is about growing up with medical problems. Its goal is to help people understand what it's like from the perspective of the children and teens who are doing just thatHealthy School Environments - intended to serve as a gateway to on-line resources to help school administrators, school nurses, parents and teachers address environmental health issues in schoolsKeep Kids Healthy.com - articles on ADHD, childhood cancers, mental health, common illnesses, and safety for infants, children and teens. Sign-up for a FREE, customized Your Child newsletter with age-appropriate information on nutrition, growth, development, safety, vaccines and other issues. Online resources include growth charts, BMI calculator, lead screening, height calculator and more The National Institute of Child Health and Human DevelopmentSchool Health Resources Teens Health - created by doctors, has honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up Dental HealthAmerican Dental AssociationAnimated-Teeth.com - explanations and animations about dental topics and procedures including teeth whitening, decay, bad breath, crowns, root canals, sealants and moreOral Health America - strives to prevent childhood dental disease by working with local groups to increase access to dental care, especially for high-risk childrenSmile Kids - features dental health tips, games and stories for kids, and health education material for teachers. In English and SpanishSpecial Care Dentistry - promotes oral health and well-being for individuals with special needs.DiabetesAmerican Diabetes AssociationCare of Children with Diabetes in the School and Day Care Setting Children with Diabetes Diabetes Hope Foundation - enhancing the lives of children with diabetes through camps, scholarships, fundraising and continuing to offer hope Diabetes Public Health Resource Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Life with Diabetes - an informative website telling the complications of diabetes and what its like to live with the conditionEmergency CareAmerican Academy of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryAmerican Psychological Association Emergency Medical Services for Children Federal Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency - For Kids Kids Peace - The National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder National Education Association School Crisis Guide Ready.gov Trauma Preparedness - twelve educational modules to assist nurses, EMS, first responders, teachers, social workers and others respond to traumatic events affecting children, including bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and other emergencies U.S. Department of Education - "Emergency Planning" U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - "Communicating in a Crisis: Risk Communication Guidelines for Public Officials" - helps officials to effectively meet the challenges of getting information to the general public and the media in a timely, accurate way that benefits those receiving messages, without increasing concerns and fearsU.S. Department of Health and Human Services - "Tips for Talking to Children and Youth after Traumatic Events- A Guide for Parents and Educators" - links families, schools, community organizations, and the general public to resources for coping with mental and emotional stress and communicating effectively in times of crisisEye HealthAmerican Optometric AssociationBlindness-Related Resources on the Web & Beyond Children's Glaucoma Foundation - includes diagnosis, treatment, FAQ's, resources and more Good-Lite Company - manufacturers the finest line of vision screening instruments and charts that will effectively screen persons, thus enabling a lifetime of good sightLighthouse International - through services, education, research , and advocacy, the Lighthouse enables people with low vision and blindness to enjoy safe, independent and productive livesNational Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments - national organization that enables parents to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities National Eye InstituteNational Federation of the Blind - provides a variety of services to visually impaired people including job placement. Distributes a catalog of publications available in large print, Braille, or audiocassette, and a catalog of aids and appliancesPrevent Blindness America - the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sightFitness and ExerciseAmerica on the Move - a national initiative dedicated to helping individuals and communities across our nation make positive changes to improve health and quality of life Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator and Body Weight ComparisonDisabled Sports USA - to provide the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through participation in sports, recreation and related educational programsFitness.gov - this is the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and NutritionNational Association for Health and Fitness - improve the quality of life for individuals in the U.S. through the promotion of physical fitness, sports and healthy lifestylesProject Fit America - non-profit charity dedicated to getting kids fit. PFA donates to schools, grades K-12, fully funded cardiovascular health and lifetime fitness education program. PFA donates $0.75 of each dollar received to schools for the sole purpose of developing exemplary model schools for cardiovascular health and fitnessGeneral Health InformationAmerican Medical AssociationFood and Drug Administration Health.gov - a portal to the web sites of a number of multi-agency health initiatives and activities of the US Dept. of Health and Human Services and other federal depts. and agencies
Health, Mental Health and Safety Guidelines for Schools
Healthy People.gov
Know-the-ADA: Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities
LD Online
Learn CPR
National Consumer Protection Week
PDR Health Think First- National Injury Prevention Network U.S. National Library of Medicine Web MD Grants, Funding Sources, Grant WritingBenefits.gov - the official website of the U.S. Government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs. Under Quick Search, click on Grants/Scholarships/FellowshipsThe Center for Health & Health Care in Schools - grant alerts and current funding opportunities GrantsAlert.com - free access to up-to-date announcements of corporate, foundation, state and federal education funding opportunities Oracle Education Foundation- assists K-12 public schools and youth organizations in economically challenged communities through grants of computer equipment and software School Grants - your one-stop site for Pre-K through 12th grade grant opportunities U.S. Department of Education- See lists of currently open grant competitions Head Lice EducationA Heady Battle- Comb may be parent's best weapon against liceNational Pediculosis Association - click on NEWS for latest headlines Pediculosis.Com Revised clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Protocols for diagnosis and treatment of head lice in the school setting and guidance for the management of children with head lice. Robicomb Some Tips if You Suspect Head Lice ImmunizationCenter for Disease ControlChild Health Immunization- includes when to immunize, why its important, the risks involved, common questions, and more Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations - a partnership dedicated to ensuring that all children have equal access to vaccines to prevent illness Keep Kids Healthy.com- contains information on each vaccine and a program to create a custom vaccine schedule for your child Vaccine Information for Public and Health Professionals ManufacturersEconolineGatorade Good-Lite Company Graston Technique Johnson & Johnson Maico National Pediculosis Association Tanita Waterboy Welch Allyn Mental HealthActive Minds - dedicated to battling the stigma, shame and myths surrounding mental disorders that prevent so many people from getting the help they need American Psychiatric AssociationEncyclopedia of Mental Disorders - over 150 mental disorders detailing definition, purpose, precautions, description, and resourcesFind a Psychologist.org - search by name, location, expertise, or other characteristics and then contact a qualified psychologist by phone or email. The 12,000 licensed psychologists on this site meet specific requirements for doctoral education, supervised training and ethical conductNational Alliance on Mental Illness - information on bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia and other illnesses; medication and treatment, recovery, research, finding support, discussion groups, and much more National Institute of Mental HealthNursing PublicationsAmedeo.Com- The Medical Literature GuideThe American Journal of Nursing American Nurses Association Nursing World Dermatology Nursing Journal Free Medical Journals.Com Journal of Advanced Nursing Nurse Education Today Nurse Week Pediatric Nursing NutritionFood Pyramid- U.S.D.A. latest version of the food pyramidNational Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders - contains information and resources, treatments/referrals, finding a support group, and more National Eating Disorders AssociationNutrition.gov - provides easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers School Nutrition AssociationUSDA's Healthy Schools Local Wellness Policy - Congress passed a law requiring each school district participating in the National School Lunch and/or Breakfast Program to establish a local wellness policy by the beginning of School Year 2006-2007Substance AbuseAl-Anon / Al-AteenThe Anti-Drug.Com - includes a teachers guide that provides teachers with ideas and resources for incorporating drug prevention messages into the classroom. Includes classroom activities (poetry, songs, role-playing,...) educational resources, articles, and materials you can order. Campaign for Tobacco-Free KidsDrug and Alcohol Treatment and Prevention Global Network - includes treatment information, online drug and alcohol assessment, research, prevention, links, chat rooms and more National Institute on Drug AbuseSADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions - students helping students make positive decisions about challenges in their everyday lives. Provides prevention and intervention tools to help eliminate impaired driving, end underage drinking, drug abuse, and other destructive decisionsSpeech and HearingAmerican Speech - Language-Hearing AssociationDangerous Decibels - their mission is to significantly reduce the prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ear) through exhibits, educational outreach, and research Healthy HearingInternational Hearing Society Sight and Hearing Association Stuttering Foundation of America School Nurses OrganizationsDiscover Nursing- get the basics about the field of nursing, search for nursing scholarships and nursing programs in your area, and moreNational Association of Hispanic Nurses National Association of School Nurses National Association of School Nurses for the Deaf National Association of State School Nurse Consultants, Inc. National Black Nurses Association National Board for Certification of School Nurses, Inc. National League for Nursing National Student Nurses' Association School Nurse.com - maintained by publishers of School Health Alert, a monthly newsletter for school nurses |
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