Health

• Affordable Care Act (ACA)
• HealthFinder.gov
• KidsHealth.org

Alzheimer’s

• Alzheimer’s Association and The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
• Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
• National Institute on Aging – Alzheimer’s Caregiving
  Information and support for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s, from everyday care to legal and financial issues.

Asthma

• American Lung Association
• American Lung Association in Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania Department of Health – Asthma
• Just For Kids – Allergy & Asthma Games

Brain Injury & Concussion

• Brainline.org
  Information, support, and research to maximize the quality of life for those with brain injuries and their families.
• Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – HEADS UP

Cancer

• Cancer Care
• myCancerConnection
  A cancer support community that offers free, one-on-one support regardless of where a person is receiving treatment.
• National Cancer Institute

Diabetes

• American Diabetes Association
• Children With Diabetes
• Joslin Diabetes Center

HIV/AIDS

• AIDSinfo
  Comprehensive site including basic information on HIV/AIDS, fact sheets, infographics, clinical trails, and more.
• TheBody.com
  Site that includes basic information, HIV/AID resources centers, tools, and up to date news and research.

Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure

• The American Heart Association
• The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Liver Disease

• The American Liver Foundation
• Liver Health Connection

Mental Health

• Safe2Say Something
  A violence prevention program where youth can anonymously report threatening behaviors and activities endangering themselves or others.
• American Psychiatric Association
  Find a psychiatrist or other mental health services near you.
• National Institute of Mental Health
  The lead federal agency for research on mental disorders; includes basic information on events, finding treatment, joining a study, and more.
• American Psychological Association
  APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
• National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) and NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania for local resources.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  Information on recovery options and finding treatment.

Obesity

• Obesity Society
• American Obesity Treatment Association (AOTA)
• Compulsive Eaters Anonymous
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Overweight and Obesity

Stroke

• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – Stroke Information Page
• American Stroke Association

Other Recommended Sites

• Merck Manuals Consumer Versions
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
• Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center

Pennsylvania Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP provides low-cost comprehensive health coverage to children, and sometimes pregnant women, for families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid.

Medicare and Medigap Insurance
What is it and how to buy it.

Pennsylvania Worker’s Compensation Services

Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Key services, press releases, consumer resources and more.

Consumer Reports’ Guide to Health Insurance

Children & Infants

• KidsHealth.org 
  A wealth of information on children’s health aimed at kids, teens, parents, and educators.
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Vaccines for Children

Teens

• TeensHealth.org
• Body and Mind (BAM)
• Teen Health
• Go Ask Alice!
  A question and answer internet service supported by a team of Columbia University health promotion specialists, health care providers, and other health professionals. Questions are received & answered confidentially and often include links to other resources.
• Safe2Say Something
  A violence prevention program where youth can anonymously report threatening behaviors and activities endangering themselves or others.

Seniors

• Go4Life
  A National Institute of Aging website that promotes physical activity, motivation, and healthy eating for seniors.
• NIH National Institute on Aging

Men

• MedlinePlus Men’s Health
• ManTherapy.org

Women

• WomensHealth.gov
• Women’s Health Resources

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Resources

• National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
• SAGE
  Advocacy & Services for LGBT elders.
• LGBT National Help Center
  Free and confidential peer-support and local resources for youth, adults, and seniors.
• The Trevor Project
  Crisis and suicide prevention.

People with Disabilities

• Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation – Paralysis Resource Center
• DeafDoc.org
  Health education in American Sign Language
• National Limb Loss Resource Center
• Disability Rights Pennsylvania
  Provides advocacy services to people with disabilities.
• Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
  Online support community for parents or family members of children with special needs.

African Americans

• Black Women’s Health Imperative
• MedlinePlus – African American Health

Hispanic Americans

• National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Native Americans

• American Indian and Alaskan Native Health
• Indian Health Service

Asian Americans

• MedlinePlus – Asian American Health
• Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum

Military and Veterans

• Veterans and Military Health
• Military Crisis Line and Veterans Crisis Line
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• BrainlineMilitary.org
• Wounded Warrior Project

Homeless

• MedlinePlus – Homeless Health Concerns
• National Runaway Safeline
  1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

Travelers

• Center for Disease Control Travelers’ Health
• Immunization Action Coalition
• Travel.State.gov

Food & Fitness

• Office of Dietary Supplements
• President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN)
• Let’s Move

Dental Health

• MouthHealthy.org
• MedlinePlus – Dental Health

Safe Sex

• I Wanna Know
• Center for Young Women’s Health
• Beforeplay.org
• Planned Parenthood
  Birth control, healthy relationships, sexually transmitted diseases and more.

Pregnancy

• Pregnancy & Newborn Center
• Healthy Pregnancy
• LactMed 
  Drugs and supplements and possible effects on lactation, mothers and infants.

Immunizations

• Immunize for Good
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Vaccines & Immunizations

Safety & First Aid

• American Red Cross
• U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
  Information on recalls, outbreaks, foodborne illness, nutrition, and more.
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
• KidsInDanger.org
  Hazards and recalls of children’s products.
• Household Products Database
  Health and safety information on household products

Alcohol & Drugs

• Rethinking Drinking
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Faces & Voices of Recovery

Stop Smoking

• American Lung Association – Stop Smoking
• SmokeFree.gov