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Learn how you can keep yourself in better health. Contact us if you would like a Living Healthy web site listed here. Asthma Blood Donations Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Chronic Disease Dentistry Diabetes Drug Rehabilitation Family Planning Food Safety General Resources Hospitals/Clinics Minority Health Nutrition Support Groups Tobacco Prevention United States Asthma American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyThe American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is the largest professional medical organization in the United States devoted to the allergy/immunology specialty. American Lung Association > Wichita Chapter The American Lung Association of the Plains-Gulf Region is dedicated to the prevention, control and cure of lung disease, the third leading cause of death in the United States. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. Everyday Health > AsthmaEverydayHealth.com is a leading provider of online health information. We're here to help you manage your own and your family's conditions and overall well-being through personalized advice, tools, and communities. Blood Donations American Red Cross Midway-Kansas ChapterServing Sedgwick, Sumner, Harper, Harvey and Kingman Counties. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross movement. CSL Plasma ServicesCSL Plasma is one of the largest collectors of human plasma in the world. Cancer American Cancer SocietyThe American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has 12 chartered divisions, more than 900 local offices nationwide, and a presence in more than 5,100 communities. American Institute Of Cancer ResearchMore than 25 years ago, the American Institute for Cancer Research was founded on a simple but radical idea: everyday choices can reduce our chances of getting cancer. We were the first organization to focus research on the link between diet and cancer and translate the results into practical information for the public. AICR embraced the mission of changing lives to save lives. National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute (NCI) coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. OncoLinkOncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge. Cardiovascular Disease American Heart Association > WichitaThe American Heart Association's Heartland Affiliate serves 18.7 Million people of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. We are committed to reducing disability and death due to heart disease and stroke. Chronic Disease Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Chronic diseases - such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes - are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Chronic diseases account for 70% of all deaths in the US, which is 1.7 million each year. HIV InSite Launched in March 1997, HIV InSite's mission is to be a source for comprehensive, in-depth HIV/AIDS information and knowledge. The site has an extensive collection of original material, including the HIV InSite Knowledge Base, a complete textbook with extensive references and related links organized by topic. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) plays a vital role in developing and coordinating a wide range of national disease prevention and health promotion strategies. Dentistry Dentists in Wichita and nearby. Amirani, Sam - DDS Augusta Family Denistry Baxter Dental Associates Belen & Chang - DMD, PA Boynton Dentistry Cambridge Family Denistry Conover, Gary H. - DDS, PA The Dental Corner Fankhauser, Tom - DDS, PA Franz, Gary A. - DDS Hullings, Jon - DDS, MS Iseman, Michael F. - DDS Landreth Team Denistry Lamson, Laurence - DDS Martin & Frankenbery - DDS, PA Milligan, Ted - DDS Nordhus Denistry Omido, Gilbert - DDS Pierson & Windle - DDS Quillin, Diana - DDS Raben - DDS, PA Ratzlaff Orthodontics Rogers, Duncan & Dillehay - DDS, MS Smiles Orthodonist Specialist Wakim Dentistry Walker, Crystal - DDS, PA Winter Park Dentistry Ysidro, Carol M. - DDS Diabetes American Diabetes Association > WichitaKansans are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as thousands of people suffer from the disease, and many others may have diabetes and not know it! Centers for Disease Control > Diabetes Public Health ResourceCDC's Division of Diabetes Translation translates diabetes research into daily practice to understand the impact of the disease, influence health outcomes, and improve access to quality health care. National Diabetes Education ProgramNDEP translates the latest science and spreads the word that diabetes is serious, common, and costly, yet controllable and, for type 2, preventable. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesThe National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. Drug Rehabilitation Alcoholics Anonymous > Wichita ChapterAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Cocaine Anonymous > Kansas AreaCocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction. Crystal Meth AnonymousCrystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. KCI - The Meth SiteMethamphetamines are synthetic amphetamines or stimulants that are produced and sold illegally in pill form, capsules, powder and chunks. Marijuana AnonymousMarijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share our experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. Narcotics Anonymous > Wichita Metro AreaOur vision is that every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or her own language and culture and find the opportunity for a new way of life. Family Planning American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynocologists Founded in 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, ACOG has over 52,000 members and is the nation's leading group of professionals providing health care for women. Now based in Washington, DC, it is a private, voluntary, nonprofit membership organization. The Emergency Contraception Website The mission of the Emergency Contraception Website is to increase women's knowledge about and timely access to emergency contraception and other reproductive health choices, both in the United States and abroad. The Natural Family Site In this website I help people like you and me find out the right information about all of these natural practices: Natural Family Planning, Healthy Pregnancy Tips, Natural Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Family Bed, Attachment Parenting, Infant Massage, Natural Living and Home Schooling. Guttmacher Institute Four decades after its creation, the Guttmacher Institute continues to advance sexual and reproductive health in the United States and worldwide through an interrelated program of social science research, policy analysis and public education designed to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate and promote sound policy and program development. Planned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood is the nation's leading sexual and reproductive health care center provider and advocate. For more than 90 years, we've worked to improve women's health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible choices. Food Safety Kansas Department of Agriculture > Food Safety and LodgingThe Food Safety and Lodging program is responsible for food safety involving eggs and for inspections at grocery stores, restaurants in grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, schools, senior meal sites, mobile food units, lodging facilities, food wholesalers and warehouses, food processors and food manufacturers. General Resources healthfinder® When making decisions about your health, it's important to know where to go to get the latest, most reliable information. healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the internet. Healthy PeopleHealthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. For 3 decades, Healthy People has established benchmarks and monitored progress over time in order to encourage collaborations across sectors, guide individuals toward making informed health decisions, and measure the impact of prevention activities. Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Our vision is "healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments". To that end, we welcome your suggestions and critiques of our service delivery across the state. Kansas Health Foundation A mission is to improve the health of all Kansans drives the Kansas Health Foundation's work. The Foundation joins with the World Health Organization in defining health, believing that health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education The mission of NCHSE is to provide leadership and professional development for Health Science Education through collaboration among education, healthcare industry, policy makers and professional organizations. National Health Information Center The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. National Institutes of Health NIH's mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. National Library of Medicine The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care. National Library of Medicine > MEDLINE Plus MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Website for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free. Travelers' Health Central The purpose of the CDC Travelers' Health website is to provide information, based on scientific studies, disease surveillance, and best practices, to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel. WebMD The WebMD content staff blends award-winning expertise in medicine, journalism, health communication and content creation to bring you the best health information possible. Our esteemed colleagues at MedicineNet.com are frequent contributors to WebMD and comprise our Medical Editorial Board. Our Independent Medical Review Board continuously reviews the site for accuracy and timelines. World Health Organization (WHO) WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends. Hospitals/Clinics Galichia Heart Hospital Just like a beating heart helps care for the rest of the body, Galichia Heart Hospital and its talented staff provide exceptional service to patients and their families. Harry Hynes Memorial HospiceA not-for-profit agency serving the terminally ill in Kansas since 1983. Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice exists to provide high quality, compassionate care to patients, enabling them to approach the end of their lives with dignity and comfort among people they know and love. Hunter Health Clinic Specializing in caring for those who are uninsured and underinsured, Hunter Health is a non-profit Community Health Center in Wichita, Kansas. Hunter Health Clinic provides quality primary health care to all regardless of race, ethnicity, or ability to pay. Kansas Heart Hospital The Kansas Heart Hospital has developed every protocol, every procedure, every nuance of every service with just one thought in mind...to carefully and effectively for our patients and to give every comfort and assurance to those who love them. We will earn your unqualified trust. The cardiologists and surgeons of the Kansas Heart Hospital are all board certified by their respective subspecialty boards. Preferred Health Systems At Preferred Health Systems, our health care insurance plans work as hard as you do, helping to control costs, maximize your health care coverage, and provide your family with the choices you deserve. With outstanding options and one of the state's largest provider networks, Preferred Health Systems gives you access to quality health care, along with the service you expect from a Kansas company. Riordan Clinic The Riordan Clinic is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) progressive, nutrition-based health facility in Wichita, Kansas. For 35 years, they have integrated lifestyle and nutrition to help you find the underlying causes of your illness. Since their inception in 1975, the mission has been clear and unwavering to "...stimulate an epidemic of health." Sedgwick County Health Department The Sedgwick County Health Department offers a variety of clinic services - most of them at the 2716 West Central location. Via Christi Health System Via Christi's rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, Via Christi Health is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas. We serve Kansas and northeast Oklahoma through our doctors, hospitals, senior villages and health services. Wesley Medical Center Wesley Medical Center is an acute-care center licensed for 760 beds and 102 bassinets. The medical staff of 700 physicians and 3,000 employees provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for patients from throughout Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Wichita ClinicWith more than 150 doctors practicing in more than 40 specialities, Wichita Clinic, PA is one of the state's largest outpatient multi-specialty group practices and is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care. Owned and operated by Via Christi Health, Wichita Clinic presently has 13 locations in Kansas and the Wichita metropolitan area. Minority Health American Diabetes Association: African Americans American Diabetes Association: Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Islanders American Diabetes Association: Latinos American Diabetes Association: Native Americans NIDDK: Diabetes in African Americans NIDDK: Diabetes in Hispanic Americans Office of Minority Health Tribal Connections: American Indian and Alaska Native Resources Nutrition American Council on Science and Health: Nutrition and Older Adults American Dietetic Association Center for Science in the Public Interest Dietary Guidelines for Americans DietSite Food and Nutrition Service Fruits and Veggies Matter Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board Support Groups See Community. Tobacco Prevention Campaign for Tobacco-Free KidsThe Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leading force in the fight to reduce tobacco use and its deadly toll in the United States and around the world. Our vision: A future free of the death and disease caused by tobacco. We work to save lives by advocating for public policies that prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke. CDC > Smoking and Tobacco Use Originally established in 1965 as the National Clearinghouse for Smoking and Health, OSH is dedicated to reducing the death and disease caused by tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC.gov is CDC's primary online communication channel. Annually, there are close to 500 million page views to the site, averaging 41 million page views per month. CDC.gov provides users with credible, reliable health information on: data and statistics; diseases and conditions; emergencies and disasters; environmental health; healthy living; injury, violence and safety; life stages and populations; travelers' health; workplace safety and health; and more... Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ten Field offices reorganized in February 2007 moving from a geography-based structure to a Consortia structure based on the Agency's key lines of business: Medicare health plans, Medicare financial management, Medicare fee for service operations, Medicaid and children's health, survey & certification and quality improvement. Environmental Protection AgencyBorn in the wake of elevated concern about environmental pollution, the US Environmental Protection Agency opened its doors in downtown Washington, D.C., on December 2, 1970. EPA was established to consolidate in one agency a variety of federal research, monitoring, standard-setting and enforcement activities to ensure environmental protection. EPA's mission is to protect human helath and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water, and land - upon which life depends. For more than 30 years, the EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. Department of Health and Human Services The Department of Health and Human Services is the principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans. It is comprised of the Office of the Secretary and 11 operating divisions. The agencies perform a wide variety of tasks and services, including research, public health, food and drug safety, grants and other funding, health insurance, and many others. Food and Drug AdministrationFDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring that foods are safe, wholesome, sanitary and properly labeled; human and veterinary drugs, and vaccines and other biological products and medical devices intended for human use are safe and effective. Protecting the public from electronic product radiation. Assuring cosmetics and dietary supplements are safe and properly labeled. Regulating tobacco products. Advancing the public health by helping to speed product innovations. Helping the public get the accurate science-based information they need to use medicines, devices, and foods to improve their health. National Institute of Health > National Institute on Aging NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, Congress granted authority to form NIA to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated the NIA as the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer's disease research. Office of the Surgeon General The Surgeon General serves as America's Doctor by providing Americans the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The Surgeon General is appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the United States Senate for a 4-year term of office. In carrying out all responsibilities, the Surgeon General reports to the Assistant Secretary for Health, who is the principal advisor to the Secretary on public health and scientific issues. Back to Top
Learn how you can keep yourself in better health.
Contact us if you would like a Living Healthy web site listed here.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyThe American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology is the largest professional medical organization in the United States devoted to the allergy/immunology specialty.
American Lung Association > Wichita Chapter The American Lung Association of the Plains-Gulf Region is dedicated to the prevention, control and cure of lung disease, the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world.
Everyday Health > AsthmaEverydayHealth.com is a leading provider of online health information. We're here to help you manage your own and your family's conditions and overall well-being through personalized advice, tools, and communities.
American Red Cross Midway-Kansas ChapterServing Sedgwick, Sumner, Harper, Harvey and Kingman Counties. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross movement.
CSL Plasma ServicesCSL Plasma is one of the largest collectors of human plasma in the world.
American Cancer SocietyThe American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has 12 chartered divisions, more than 900 local offices nationwide, and a presence in more than 5,100 communities.
American Institute Of Cancer ResearchMore than 25 years ago, the American Institute for Cancer Research was founded on a simple but radical idea: everyday choices can reduce our chances of getting cancer. We were the first organization to focus research on the link between diet and cancer and translate the results into practical information for the public. AICR embraced the mission of changing lives to save lives.
National Cancer Institute The National Cancer Institute (NCI) coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
OncoLinkOncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, health care professionals and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.
American Heart Association > WichitaThe American Heart Association's Heartland Affiliate serves 18.7 Million people of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. We are committed to reducing disability and death due to heart disease and stroke.
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Chronic diseases - such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes - are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Chronic diseases account for 70% of all deaths in the US, which is 1.7 million each year.
HIV InSite Launched in March 1997, HIV InSite's mission is to be a source for comprehensive, in-depth HIV/AIDS information and knowledge. The site has an extensive collection of original material, including the HIV InSite Knowledge Base, a complete textbook with extensive references and related links organized by topic.
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) plays a vital role in developing and coordinating a wide range of national disease prevention and health promotion strategies.
Dentists in Wichita and nearby.
American Diabetes Association > WichitaKansans are increasingly feeling the effects of diabetes as thousands of people suffer from the disease, and many others may have diabetes and not know it!
Centers for Disease Control > Diabetes Public Health ResourceCDC's Division of Diabetes Translation translates diabetes research into daily practice to understand the impact of the disease, influence health outcomes, and improve access to quality health care.
National Diabetes Education ProgramNDEP translates the latest science and spreads the word that diabetes is serious, common, and costly, yet controllable and, for type 2, preventable.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesThe National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.
Alcoholics Anonymous > Wichita ChapterAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Cocaine Anonymous > Kansas AreaCocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
Crystal Meth AnonymousCrystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth.
KCI - The Meth SiteMethamphetamines are synthetic amphetamines or stimulants that are produced and sold illegally in pill form, capsules, powder and chunks.
Marijuana AnonymousMarijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share our experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
Narcotics Anonymous > Wichita Metro AreaOur vision is that every addict in the world has the chance to experience our message in his or her own language and culture and find the opportunity for a new way of life.
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynocologists Founded in 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, ACOG has over 52,000 members and is the nation's leading group of professionals providing health care for women. Now based in Washington, DC, it is a private, voluntary, nonprofit membership organization.
The Emergency Contraception Website The mission of the Emergency Contraception Website is to increase women's knowledge about and timely access to emergency contraception and other reproductive health choices, both in the United States and abroad.
The Natural Family Site In this website I help people like you and me find out the right information about all of these natural practices: Natural Family Planning, Healthy Pregnancy Tips, Natural Childbirth, Breastfeeding, Family Bed, Attachment Parenting, Infant Massage, Natural Living and Home Schooling.
Guttmacher Institute Four decades after its creation, the Guttmacher Institute continues to advance sexual and reproductive health in the United States and worldwide through an interrelated program of social science research, policy analysis and public education designed to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate and promote sound policy and program development.
Planned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood is the nation's leading sexual and reproductive health care center provider and advocate. For more than 90 years, we've worked to improve women's health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible choices.
Kansas Department of Agriculture > Food Safety and LodgingThe Food Safety and Lodging program is responsible for food safety involving eggs and for inspections at grocery stores, restaurants in grocery stores, convenience stores, restaurants, schools, senior meal sites, mobile food units, lodging facilities, food wholesalers and warehouses, food processors and food manufacturers.
healthfinder® When making decisions about your health, it's important to know where to go to get the latest, most reliable information. healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the internet.
Healthy PeopleHealthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. For 3 decades, Healthy People has established benchmarks and monitored progress over time in order to encourage collaborations across sectors, guide individuals toward making informed health decisions, and measure the impact of prevention activities.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Our vision is "healthy Kansans living in safe and sustainable environments". To that end, we welcome your suggestions and critiques of our service delivery across the state.
Kansas Health Foundation A mission is to improve the health of all Kansans drives the Kansas Health Foundation's work. The Foundation joins with the World Health Organization in defining health, believing that health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education The mission of NCHSE is to provide leadership and professional development for Health Science Education through collaboration among education, healthcare industry, policy makers and professional organizations.
National Health Information Center The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers.
National Institutes of Health NIH's mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.
National Library of Medicine The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
National Library of Medicine > MEDLINE Plus MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Website for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Travelers' Health Central The purpose of the CDC Travelers' Health website is to provide information, based on scientific studies, disease surveillance, and best practices, to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.
WebMD The WebMD content staff blends award-winning expertise in medicine, journalism, health communication and content creation to bring you the best health information possible. Our esteemed colleagues at MedicineNet.com are frequent contributors to WebMD and comprise our Medical Editorial Board. Our Independent Medical Review Board continuously reviews the site for accuracy and timelines.
World Health Organization (WHO) WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Galichia Heart Hospital Just like a beating heart helps care for the rest of the body, Galichia Heart Hospital and its talented staff provide exceptional service to patients and their families.
Harry Hynes Memorial HospiceA not-for-profit agency serving the terminally ill in Kansas since 1983. Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice exists to provide high quality, compassionate care to patients, enabling them to approach the end of their lives with dignity and comfort among people they know and love.
Hunter Health Clinic Specializing in caring for those who are uninsured and underinsured, Hunter Health is a non-profit Community Health Center in Wichita, Kansas. Hunter Health Clinic provides quality primary health care to all regardless of race, ethnicity, or ability to pay.
Kansas Heart Hospital The Kansas Heart Hospital has developed every protocol, every procedure, every nuance of every service with just one thought in mind...to carefully and effectively for our patients and to give every comfort and assurance to those who love them. We will earn your unqualified trust. The cardiologists and surgeons of the Kansas Heart Hospital are all board certified by their respective subspecialty boards.
Preferred Health Systems At Preferred Health Systems, our health care insurance plans work as hard as you do, helping to control costs, maximize your health care coverage, and provide your family with the choices you deserve. With outstanding options and one of the state's largest provider networks, Preferred Health Systems gives you access to quality health care, along with the service you expect from a Kansas company.
Riordan Clinic The Riordan Clinic is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) progressive, nutrition-based health facility in Wichita, Kansas. For 35 years, they have integrated lifestyle and nutrition to help you find the underlying causes of your illness. Since their inception in 1975, the mission has been clear and unwavering to "...stimulate an epidemic of health."
Sedgwick County Health Department The Sedgwick County Health Department offers a variety of clinic services - most of them at the 2716 West Central location.
Via Christi Health System Via Christi's rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, Via Christi Health is the largest provider of health care services in Kansas. We serve Kansas and northeast Oklahoma through our doctors, hospitals, senior villages and health services.
Wesley Medical Center Wesley Medical Center is an acute-care center licensed for 760 beds and 102 bassinets. The medical staff of 700 physicians and 3,000 employees provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for patients from throughout Kansas and northern Oklahoma.
Wichita ClinicWith more than 150 doctors practicing in more than 40 specialities, Wichita Clinic, PA is one of the state's largest outpatient multi-specialty group practices and is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care. Owned and operated by Via Christi Health, Wichita Clinic presently has 13 locations in Kansas and the Wichita metropolitan area.
American Diabetes Association: African Americans
American Diabetes Association: Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Islanders
American Diabetes Association: Latinos
American Diabetes Association: Native Americans
NIDDK: Diabetes in African Americans
NIDDK: Diabetes in Hispanic Americans
Office of Minority Health
Tribal Connections: American Indian and Alaska Native Resources
American Council on Science and Health: Nutrition and Older Adults
American Dietetic Association
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
DietSite
Food and Nutrition Service
Fruits and Veggies Matter
Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board
See Community.
Campaign for Tobacco-Free KidsThe Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leading force in the fight to reduce tobacco use and its deadly toll in the United States and around the world. Our vision: A future free of the death and disease caused by tobacco. We work to save lives by advocating for public policies that prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke.
CDC > Smoking and Tobacco Use Originally established in 1965 as the National Clearinghouse for Smoking and Health, OSH is dedicated to reducing the death and disease caused by tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC.gov is CDC's primary online communication channel. Annually, there are close to 500 million page views to the site, averaging 41 million page views per month. CDC.gov provides users with credible, reliable health information on: data and statistics; diseases and conditions; emergencies and disasters; environmental health; healthy living; injury, violence and safety; life stages and populations; travelers' health; workplace safety and health; and more...
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ten Field offices reorganized in February 2007 moving from a geography-based structure to a Consortia structure based on the Agency's key lines of business: Medicare health plans, Medicare financial management, Medicare fee for service operations, Medicaid and children's health, survey & certification and quality improvement.
Environmental Protection AgencyBorn in the wake of elevated concern about environmental pollution, the US Environmental Protection Agency opened its doors in downtown Washington, D.C., on December 2, 1970. EPA was established to consolidate in one agency a variety of federal research, monitoring, standard-setting and enforcement activities to ensure environmental protection. EPA's mission is to protect human helath and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water, and land - upon which life depends. For more than 30 years, the EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
Department of Health and Human Services The Department of Health and Human Services is the principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans. It is comprised of the Office of the Secretary and 11 operating divisions. The agencies perform a wide variety of tasks and services, including research, public health, food and drug safety, grants and other funding, health insurance, and many others.
Food and Drug AdministrationFDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring that foods are safe, wholesome, sanitary and properly labeled; human and veterinary drugs, and vaccines and other biological products and medical devices intended for human use are safe and effective. Protecting the public from electronic product radiation. Assuring cosmetics and dietary supplements are safe and properly labeled. Regulating tobacco products. Advancing the public health by helping to speed product innovations. Helping the public get the accurate science-based information they need to use medicines, devices, and foods to improve their health.
National Institute of Health > National Institute on Aging NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, Congress granted authority to form NIA to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated the NIA as the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer's disease research.
Office of the Surgeon General The Surgeon General serves as America's Doctor by providing Americans the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The Surgeon General is appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the United States Senate for a 4-year term of office. In carrying out all responsibilities, the Surgeon General reports to the Assistant Secretary for Health, who is the principal advisor to the Secretary on public health and scientific issues.
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