With help from the staff of Student Services, the web sites listed are provided so access of information can easily be obtained. If you locate any web sites that you feel would be beneficial please e-mail the address to Magie Duffy.

The internet provides many websites offering information on public health issues. A sampling of such sites are listed below:

Region IV Training Materials
Child Nutrition
Tobacco Prevention Pilot Project
Nurses/School Health Services
Health/Physical Education Services
Region IV Education Services Center 2003/04 -Health Professional Development

State of Texas - Department of Health

Promotes community and family well-being by detailing prevention and treatment services. Sort through statistics, links and public notices.

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us

 

City of Houston - Department of Health

Consumers can find health centers on maps as well as proposed changes in health ordinances.

http://www.houstontx.gov/health/index.html

 

Harris County Health Department

Learn of the public health centers that serve Houston via these features on the hospitals and clinics. Find out how to establish eligibility.

http://www.hcphes.org

 

United States Department of Health

Explore the government agency responsible for protecting the health of Americans. Learn about government health services and find news.

http://www.hhs.gov

 

Healthwatch

Methodist Health Care Department of Infections Diseases. Peruse the physician directory and read articles on current trends in disease.

http://www.methodisthealth.com

 

Facts for Families from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

This website has basic information on emotional issues.

http://www.aacap.org/info_families/index.htm

 

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (C.H.A.D.D.)

Is a nonprofit, parent-based organization formed to better the lives of individuals with attention deficit disorders and those who care for them.

http://www.chadd.org

 

Dyslexia: The Gift

Is an on-line information center dedicated to the positive side of "learning disability", as well as to remedial therapies and teaching methods suited to the dyslexic learning style.

http://www.dyslexia.com/

 

On-Line Asperger's Syndrome (AS) Information and Support

Includes research papers and descriptions about AS, educational implications and ideas for classroom management, and social implications and strategies.

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/

Community Tool Box- Health Topics and social issues
http://ctb.lsi.ukans.edu/

Wisconsin Clearinghouse - Part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison University Health Services

http://www.uhs.wisc.edu/wch/

"The Care & Keeping of YOU - The Body Book for Girls"
Part of the AmericanGirl Library
- Available at Target