Here are some websites we recommend you visit.

Health Information Resources
	Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Contains information about services offered in Maryland for: veterans, breast/cervical cancer, substance abuse, smoking cessation, insurance, immunizations, senior prescription drug assistance and more. Also see their brochures on affordable health care and their Primary Adult Care program. Healthfinder.gov A source of reliable health information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Also available in Spanish. Medline Plus Another source of health information and news, provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. FamilyDoctor.org Contains resources such as a Body Mass Index calculator, dictionary of medical terms and more. Also available in Spanish. Mayo Clinic Symptom Checker Investigate possible causes of symptoms you may be experiencing. Note: This should NOT be used in place of your doctor's professional diagnosis. The Cochrane Collaboration This site provides information about medical tests and treatments. The language can be technical, so you may need some help.
Health Risk Calculations
	Your Disease Risk Calculate your risk for developing cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and having a stroke. Risk Score for Cardiovascular Disease Calculate your risk for developing cardiovascular disease. Only for people ages 35-74. Smoking and risk for heart attack Calculate your ten-year risk for heart attack, with smoking figured in. Ten Year Risk of Heart Disease Calculation Calculate your ten-year risk for heart disease. Heart Attack-Coronary Heart Disease-Metabolic Syndrome Risk Assessment. Calculate your for heart disease, provided by the American Heart Association.
Children's Health/Vaccines
	CDC Vaccine Information Statements The official vaccine information statements from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Immunization Action Coalition Contains information sheets about the vaccines we administer in the office. This site offers these sheets in many different languages, including Spanish and Chinese. Kid's Health (Nemours Foundation) Contains a bevy of information for parents, children, and teens on raising children, healthy living, and more. Also available in Spanish. Action for Health Kids A non-profit organization with the goal of stopping and preventing childhood obesity. Fuel Up to Play 60 A movement sponsored by the NFL to get kids moving at least 60 minutes every day. Let's Move! A organization sponsored by the national government that focuses on combatting childhood obesity. Contains links to many other sites that promote kid's health. WeCan (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition) A national movement with the focus of providing parents and children with helpful information to keep their kids healthy and active. Kidnetic A site for kids that helps them to get moving and eating healthy.
Nutrition
	Food Pyramid Personalize an eating plan to meet your body's needs. Also available in Spanish. Am I Hungry? Improve your eating habits; eat both the right foods and the right amount of foods to manage your weight. Spark People Free, online, personalized diet plan. Delicious Decisions - American Heart Association A healthy diet is a key factor in preventing and fighting cardiovascular disease. This site provides healthy recipes to help you maintain a healthy diet. Healthy Eating Pyramid - Harvard School of Public Health This site challenges the long-standing USDA Food Pyramid and the newer MyPyramid, and puts forth an alternate pyramid that is "based on the best scientific evidence about the links between diet and health." How To Measure Your Meal Get an idea of what a healthy meal with correctly-sized portions looks like. Think Your Drink! Compares common drinks and how they measure up nutritionally. Am I Hungry? Introduces the Eating Cycle, focusing on what and how people eat, as well as when they eat. End Mindless Eating Look at why people eat on autopilot, and learn how to stop that. Lowering Your Cholesterol with TLC A good guide to learning about cholesterol and how to control it. Angel Food Ministries Order fresh, quality food through this non-profit organization. A box of food feeds a family of four for a week or a single person for a month.
Physical Activity
	America On the Move Promoting physical activity for a healthier life. Also available in Spanish. Physical Activity - CDC Contains information about exercising, such as how to get started, target heart rates, and how much you should exercise. The Exercise Habit An article that teaches how to start an exercise program and provides tips to keep it going. Every Little Bit Counts Tips to keep you active throughout the day in your daily routine. Overcoming Physical Activity/Exercise Obstacles Takes common excuses of why we don't exercise, and gives reasons to overcome them.
Alcohol Use
	Alcoholics Anonymous "Alcoholics 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." Also available in Spanish and French. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism A list of websites for those affected by alcoholism, either directly or indirectly.
Quitting Smoking
	SmokeFree.gov Provides information on why and how to quit smoking. A Guide to Quit Smoking - American Cancer Society An article that outlines reasons to quit smoking and ways you can do that. From the American Cancer Society. Quitting Smoking - National Cancer Institute Provides information on how to quit smoking and links to organizations that can help you to quit. Also available in Spanish. Smoking Stops Here The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's free program to help you to quit smoking.
Travel
	Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Travel Information regarding traveling (vaccinations, diseases, etc). Check this site out before your physical.
Phone Applications
	Bones in Motion Use your phone to record running, cycling, and walking activities using a GPS. Stop Smoking with Allen Carr This phone application guides you in your journey to quit smoking. The Pill Phone Provides information about medications including side effects, drug interactions, etc. Also create reminders to take your medications at the right time.
Other
	Union Hospital Physician Directory Search the Physician Directory for a list of doctors affiliated with Union Hospital and their contact information. Cecil County Pregnancy Center The Cecil County Pregnancy Center helps women and men to make informed decisions concerning pregnancy and sex, and offers services such as counseling and pregnancy education. Worth the Wait Provides information to educate teens and adults about the consequences of teen sexual activity. New Mammography Recommendations Clarified An article that explains the reasoning behind the US Department of Health's new mammography recommendations.

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