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Aetna InteliHealth
Consumer health information

Alzheimer's Association
Dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments, and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's
800-272-3900 - 24/7 Helpline

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
An organization devoted to allergic disease
414-272-6071
800-822-2762 - patient information and physician referral line

American Academy of Family Physicians
One of the largest national medical organizations, representing more than 94,700 family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students nationwide. Founded in 1947, its mission has been to preserve and promote the science and art of Family Medicine and to ensure high-quality, cost-effective health care for patients of all ages.
800-274-2237

American Academy of Pediatrics
An association dedicated to the health of all children
847-434-4000

American Association of Diabetes Educators
A professional association dedicated solely to the needs of diabetes educators
800-338-3633

American Cancer Society
800 ACS 2345 (800-227-2345)

American Diabetes Association
800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)

American Heart Association
Strives to reduce premature death and disability from cardiovascular disease
800 AHA USA 1 (800-242-8721)

American Lung Association
Health resources regarding asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health
800 LUNG USA (800-548-8252)

American Medical Association
Dedicated to helping physicans help patients
800-621-8335

American Obesity Association
The leading organization for advocacy and education on obesity
202-776-7711

American Psychological Association
Psychology online
800-374-2721

American Red Cross
Promotes individual well-being and reduces human suffering
202-303-4498

American Stroke Association
888 4 STROKE (888-478-7653)

Arthritis Foundation
800-568-4045

CancerNet
Cancer information
800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A listing of disease and health topics
800-311-3435

Children's Special Health Services
Provides services for children, ages birth to 21 years, with chronic illnesses and disabilities
800-755-2714

ConsumerLab
Provides information on safety of many dietary supplements
914-722-9149

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The leading organization in the U.S. devoted to cystic fibrosis
800-FIGHT-CF (800-344-4823)

Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association
A resource for active people with Diabetes
800-898-4322

Diabetic & Heart-Healthy Recipes
A website with a collection of over 800 diabetic and heart-healthy recipes

Dr. Koop
Online health and medical information

Essentia Health
Health information regarding men's issues, women's issues, and parenting

Fitness Partner
Information on getting and staying active, nutrition, weight, fitness equipment, and lifestyle

he@lth
A leading provider of mental health information and services for mental health practitioners and those they serve
888-284-3258

Health A to Z
A family health website

Health Central
Health and prescription information, nutrition, exercise, and much more

Health Tracks
A preventive health program that is free for children age 0-21 who are eligible for Medicaid. Health Tracks pays for screenings, diagnosis, and treatment services to help prevent health problems from occurring or help keep health problems from becoming worse. Health Tracks also pays for orthodontics, glasses, hearing aids, vaccinations, counseling, and other important health services.

Healthfinder
A guide to reliable health information

KidsHealth
A resource for answering parents' questions and directing them to sources on everything from the common cold to behavior issues

March of Dimes
Provides professional education and public health education that promotes healthy child bearing
914-997-4488

Mayo Clinic
Medical and personal health information

Medfusion
A physician-patient communications network
877-599-5123

MEDLINEplus Health Information
Facts on a wide range of health topics including prevention, diseases, and medication

MentalHelp.net
Promotes mental health and wellness education and advocacy

MossRehab ResourceNet
Scientific explanations of specific disabilities and treatments
215-456-9900

Muscular Dystrophy Association
MDA fights 40 neuromuscular diseases through a worldwide research effort, nationwide program of medical services, and professional and public education
800 FIGHT MD (800-572-1717)

MyAsthma
Dedicated to assisting in managing asthma and allergies

National Guideline Clearinghouse
A public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guildelines

National Headache Foundation
Dedicated to educating people who suffer from headaches and to healthcare professionals about headache causes and treatments
888 NHF 5552

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
301-592-8573

National Institute of Mental Health
Information for the public, practitioners, and researchers on mental and behavioral disorders
866 615 NIMH

National Institutes of Health
Resources for health information, grant and funding opportunities, news and events, scientific resources, and institutes
301-496-9612

National Mental Health Association
The country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness
800 969 NMHA

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Mission is to end the devastating effects of MS
800 FIGHT MS

National Safety Council
The nation's leading advocate for protecting life and promoting health
630-285-1121

National Women's Health Information Center
A comprehensive list of information on women's health topics
800-994-9662
TDD 888-220-5446

NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
Provides access to high quality, unbiased consumer health information

North Dakota Department of Health
Health resources including community health, medical services, health resources, and environmental health information
701-328-2372

North Dakota Senior Information Line
Health information for seniors
800-451-8693

OncoLink
Mission is to help cancer patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the general public get accurate cancer-related information

Parent Stages
A website for every parenting stage

Partnership for Prevention
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing disease and promoting health
202-833-0009

Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is by far the most prevalent form of mesothelioma. According to the American Cancer Society, three-quarters of all mesothelioma cases are pleural. Pleural mesothelioma.com offers the most comprehensive and current information on exposure and mesothelioma.

Red River Valley Dental Access Project
For children and adults without dental coverage
701-364-5364

RxList
Information regarding prescription and over-the-counter drugs

Sanford Health Library
Information on conditions and diseases, medical tests, medications; health features and access to a medical dictionary

Smart Moves Health Online

Spina Bifida Association of America
Promotes the prevention of spina bifida and enhances the lives of all affected
800-621-3141

ThinkFirst
A national program aimed at reducing head and spinal injuries among teens and young adults
800 THINK 56

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Information on topics from adoption to women's health
877-696-6775

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information and a resource center for up-to-date information on alcohol and drugs
800-729-6686

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration
Provides information for improving community health
888-275-4772

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
888-INFOFDA (888-463-6332) toll free

U.S. National Library of Medicine
World's largest medical library

Vision USA
For children without vision coverage
701-258-9005

VSP Sight for Students
For children without vision coverage
888-290-4964 toll free

Web Directory Health
A list of quality health and Medical related websites

WebMD
Health resources, including medical information, health, and wellness