National Links

Federal Agency Links

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Information on multiple diseases and conditions, travelers health, and emergency preparedness

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Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program: Information for Parents

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 

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MyHealthFinder: Information to help individuals and families stay healthy

National Health Observances: Links to special days, weeks or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute: Science-based information on issues related to heart, lung, and blood diseases and conditions, as well as information on clinical studies and research resources

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR): Addresses health challenges of today and tomorrow, evidence base to support nursing practice, wellness and quality of life for all individuals

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Information regarding the world’s research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction

National Institutes of Health (NIH): Information and resources related to many health conditions and diseases

National Library of Medicine: Electronic information resources on a wide range of health related/health information topics

Nutrition.gov | U.S. Department of Agriculture: Information about nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers

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MyPlate: Practical information to individuals, health professionals, nutrition educators, and the food industry to help consumers build healthier diets with resources and tools for dietary assessment, nutrition education, and other user-friendly nutrition information

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

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SAMHSA Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders

U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Resources to the public on the safety of products, protects and promotes public health by regulation and supervision in many areas including food safety, medications, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and medical devices

Other National Links

American Academy of Pediatrics: Up-to-date information related to health topics concerning newborns through young adults, information on federal and state advocacy related to children

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Policy Statement: Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services

Power of Play in Early Childhood: Recommends play for children to buffer toxic stress, build parental relationships and improve executive functioning

American Cancer Society > Be Safe in the Sun: Dangers of UV rays and how to be safe from these dangers

American Dairy Association North East: Programs in schools, high school sports associations, retail programs, consumer initiatives and more

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): A nationwide community, for those affected by suicide, empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action; dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide; creates a culture that’s smart about mental health and educates the public about suicide, prevention, and support

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New York State Suicide Fact Sheet 

K-12 School Suicide Prevention

Arthritis Foundation > Juvenile Arthritis

Arthritis National Research Foundation: Arthritis, Juvenile Arthritis and awareness

National Association of School Nurses (NASN): Information on what is happening in school nursing around the nation, how to prevent and treat school-based illnesses, defines the role of a school nurse, sets standards that should be met and maintained, continuing education

National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN): Endorses the concept of voluntary certification by examination, information on school nurse certification testing, exam dates, study guides and testing fees

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: Nation’s clearinghouse and comprehensive reporting center for all issues related to the prevention of and recovery from child victimization, leads the fight against abduction, abuse, and exploitation

Stop the Bleed Coalition: Cultivates grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives

World Health Organization (WHO): Information on health issues affecting the world, works with the United Nations on universal health issues