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Informational Website Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. American Academy of Pediatrics The official Web site of the American Academy of Pediatrics — an organization of 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Whether you’re looking for general information related to child health or for more specific guidelines concerning a pediatric issue, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you’ll find information regarding the Academy’s many programs and activities…our policy statements and practice guidelines…our publications and other child health resources…and much, much more. Best of all, you can rest assured that the information comes from the nation’s leading child health experts and that we have scientific research supporting our recommendations. healthfinder® – guide to reliable health information healthfinder® is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, healthfinder® has been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. healthfinder® links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations. New Jersey Poison Information And Education System Learning Site The New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES, New Jersey's Poison Control Center) is a non-profit organization that coordinates the treatment and distribution of information concerning poisons, drugs and targeted health issues through telephone management, consultation, education and research. What is a Physician Assistant? Information About Physician Assistants and the Physician Assistant Profession National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism FAQ' s on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) routinely receives a variety of questions about alcohol. This web address will take you to their site where information is provided to help better understand the health consequences of alcohol abuse and dependence (alcoholism). American Academy of Family Physicians Helpful health information, tips and tools for the whole family. LOCAL HOSPITAL LINKS Saint Clare’s Hospital Atlantic Health System Mountainside Hospital - Montclair Morristown Memorial Hospital – Morristown Overlook Hospital - Summit Chilton Memorial Hospital – Pompton Plains |
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