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US govt. web site with links to a wide variety of health and human services information sources. Links to online medical dictionaries, libraries, support groups, and other agencies.
Nemours KidsHealth provides doctor-reviewed articles, videos and health information on a wide range of topics for parents, kids, teens and educators in English and Spanish. KidsHealth offers information on growth and development, diseases and conditions,...
The American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is a non-profit association of individuals and healthcare professionals interested in clinical care and research advancements for those affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions. ACPA provides: Important...
The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information Center is a free service for families of children and youth with special needs. The Center is a collaborative project with Family Voices of Illinois and...
The American Board of Medical Specialties’® (ABMS®) 24 Member Boards certify doctors in 38 specialties and 89 subspecialties, following rigorous standards for training and assessment. ABMS® provides a board certification lookup tool that allows patients...
AMA Physician Select provides information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States and its possessions.
Home modification refers to converting or adapting the environment in order to make performing tasks easier, reduce accidents, and support independent living. Homemods.org provides home modification information, where to find funding, tip sheets and checklists, and...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides answers to your questions about immunizations.
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a self-help bereavement organization, providing support to bereaved parents, siblings, grandparents, and close family members who are going through the natural grieving process following the death of a child of...
The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) is a central “hub” for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities nationwide. Materials on CPIR’s website are user-centered and created for and...