Health Links
Center for Disease Control - U.S. Government site -- www.cdc.gov
Provides a list of health topics and diseases from A to Z. Information is available on the disease, signs and symptoms, and treatments.
College Drinking Prevention www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
Provides information on college drinking prevention, a blood alcohol and claorie calulator, brochures and other helpful information about drinking in college.
Reproductive Health/STDs/Sexual Violence www.cdc.gov/std
This site provides information about STDs, violence in relationships, and reproductive health.
Womens Health www.4collegewomen.org
This web site is dedicated to edcuating women about all aspects of health and safety.
College Student Health and Safety www.cdc.gov/family/college
This site provide information and tips on surviving college, staying healthy and safe throughout the college experience.
National Institute of Health -- www.nih.gov
Provides health information, information on clinical trials, hotlines, and a wide range of health information.
Travelers Health Information
CDC National Center for Infectious Diseases -- www.cdc.gov/travel
Site dedicated to providing information about traveling, vaccinations needed and infectious diseases.
Smoking Cessation - How to Quit Smoking
www.cdc.gov/tobacco/
Click on the You Can Quit Smoking. This site provides specific information about how to quit, nicotine patch and gum, and how to avoid relapses.
Smoking Cessation -- www.quitnet.org
Site provides support to smokers who want to quit.
American College Health Association -- www.acha.org
Site designed to provide a variety of information and current updates on health topics relevant to college health.
Nutrition -- www.mypyramid.org
This Web site offers tips on making smart choices from every food group, balancing between food and physical activity, and getting the most nutrition out of your calories.
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/
This site provides individualized information on determining how many servings of fruits and vegetables each students needs per day based on age and activity level.
Projectruth -- www.projectruth.com
Provides information about the concepts and benefits of abstinence until marriage lifestyle.
Adolescent Health -- www.adolescenthealth.org
This web site has helpful tips related to health and college life. This is a great resources for parents and students.
Swine flu -- www.cdc.gov/h1n1
Provides updated information about the H1N1 situation in the US,sings and symptoms of the flu, what to do to stay well, caring for yourself or someone else who is sick with flu and other important information for planning and safety during a flu outbreak.