Health & Environment

Resources

Below are links to local and national resources and health information on a variety of topics.

Adolescents

BAM! (Body and Mind) – CDC resource that teaches kids how to make healthy lifestyle choices. https://www.cdc.gov/bam/
Girls Health – CDC resource teaches adolescent girls how to make healthy lifestyle choices. www.girlshealth.gov/
National Adolescent and Young Adult Health Information Center - national resource for adolescent health information and research. nahic.ucsf.edu/
Physical Activity for Children – physical activity guidelines for children. www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/children.html

Diseases and Conditions

Cancer - data, research, and articles related to cancer. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_001
Diabetes – CDC data, research, and articles related to diabetes. http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_001
Flu - CDC data, research, and articles related to influenza. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_001
Heart Disease - data, research, and articles related to heart disease. http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_001

Food/Nutrition

CDC Food Safety – information about foodborne illnesses, how to prepare food safely,etc. www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_002
My Plate - ChooseMyPlate.gov provides practical information to assist with building a healthier diet. Includes resources and tools for dietary assessment, nutrition education, and other user-friendly nutrition information. www.choosemyplate.gov/ - Printable: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/sites/default/files/myplate/MPMW_tipsheet_14_FINAL.pdf
Nutrition for Everyone – CDC information about all things nutrition, including food groups and healthier food options. https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/index.html

Health

HealthFinder.gov – HealthFinder.gov is an online health database provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. healthfinder.gov/
My Health Finder – U.S. Health and Human Services health recommendations. healthfinder.gov/myhealthfinder
Data and Statistics – results of studies conducted about health topics. This includes alcohol, birth defects, HIV/AIDS, tobacco, and more. www.cdc.gov/DataStatistics/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_moretopics_001
Healthy People 2020 – Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. www.cdc.gov/nchs/healthy_people/hp2020.htm
Healthy Weight – resources related to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_002
Obesity and Overweight – data and statistics related to obesity as well as strategies for dealing with obesity. www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_002
Physical Activity – CDC resource on the physical fitness guidelines for adults. www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html
Smoking and Tobacco – resources to quit using tobacco products as well as statistics about tobacco use. www.kdheks.gov/tobacco/cessation.html
Great American Smokeout information - www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/greatamericansmokeout/

Health Care

Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet – Provides help for low-income, underinsured and uninsured metro area residents. Includes emergency dental care [fillings and extractions], diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment, hearing aids, prescriptions [no controlled substances], vision exam and eyeglasses.
Health Insurance – USA.gov resources about health insurance options. Get information about the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs to help pay medical expenses. https://www.usa.gov/health-insurance
Health Care Reform – information on health care reform provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. healthfinder.gov/HealthCareReform/
HealthCare.gov – options about health insurance as well as information about health care reform. www.healthcare.gov/

Limited English Proficiency Resources

Parent

Parent information – CDC’s information on parenting. Included in this is information about parenting children from pregnancy to age 19. www.cdc.gov/parents/index.html

School

CDC School Health – CDC provided range of school health resources. Includes: school health topics, nutrition, data and statistics, and more. www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/schoolhealth/index.htm

Senior

Health for Seniors – resource page by USA.gov to provide health information. Get help to find doctors, hospitals and healthcare facilities. Learn about options for long term care services, find help with common questions about buying and using medications. Includes ways to get help with prescription drug costs and get Medicare and Medicaid resources. https://www.usa.gov/health
Health Information for Older Adults – CDC information related to aging health.https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/index.htm
Physical Activity for Older Adults – CDC physical activity guidelines for older adults. www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/olderadults.html
Travel Health – Senior Citizens – Travel information for seniors. Includes vaccines, medication, and injury prevention information. wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/senior-citizens

Sexual Health

Sexual Health Information - CDC information about various sexual health topics including STDs, reproductive health, etc. www.cdc.gov/sexualhealth/
STD’s and STI’s – CDC data, research, and articles related to STD’s and STI’s. www.cdc.gov/std/?s_cid=cdc_homepage_topmenu_001

Women’s Health

Women’s Health – healthfinder.gov information about women’s health such as diseases, sexual health, pregnancy, diet, and more. healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Population/women