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Links and
Resources General
Information and Resources
MomTalk - An organization
created by a group of Twin Cities moms who felt there was a real
need for a resource that provides timely, relevant and trusted
content to moms, by moms and for moms.
Children's Physician Network (CPN)
- An 11-county pediatric provider network (care system),
comprised of more than 200 primary care providers, more than 500
specialty providers, and Children's Hospitals and Clinics of
Minnesota.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - 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.
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
- The seventh-largest children’s health care organization in the
U.S. providing unwavering clinical excellence for children and their
families.
Common Pediatric Health Issues
KidsHealth.org - The largest
and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health
information about children from before birth through adolescence.
Travel and Vaccination
Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -
The nation’s premier public health agency working to ensure
healthy people in a healthy world by preventing and controlling
disease, injury, and disability.
 Safety
American Association of Poison Control Centers
- Organization of poison centers and interested individuals which
provides a forum to promote the reduction of morbidity and mortality
from poisonings through public and professional education and
scientific research.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - The
Federal agency charged with protecting the public from unreasonable
risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of
consumer products under the agency's
jurisdiction.
National Crime Prevention Council (McGruff the
Crime Dog) - A wealth of resources for parents
about various crime prevention and safety issues as well as safety
puzzles, games, and coloring pages for kids.
Allergy, Asthma and Pollen
Counts
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &
Immunology (AAAAI) -
Provides education and information about allergy/immunology for its
members, other healthcare professionals, patients and the public.
Nutrition and Diabetes
The Food and Nutrition Information Center
- An organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
established to provide credible, accurate, and practical resources
for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government
personnel and consumers.
Children with Diabetes
- An online community for kids, families and adults
with diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association
- The nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing
diabetes research, information and advocacy.
MyPyramid.gov - An
organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture established to
improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans.
Developmental, Behavioral and
Autistic Concerns
Autism Society of America (ASA)
- The leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in
education, advocacy, services, research and support.
Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome: Health Issues -
A collection of essays and articles about children with DS for
parents.
Attention Concerns
Children and Adults with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
- A national non-profit organization providing
education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.
Vaccine Information
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)
- Information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients and their
parents, both the benefits and risks of a vaccine.
Breast Feeding
La Leche League - An
international organization providing information and support to
breastfeeding mothers.
Online Library Resources
Ramsey County Library -
Public library with 7 branches in suburban Ramsey County. Online
services include a growing collection of electronic resources, such
as subscription databases and website links, selected and organized
to meet diverse information needs.
Internet Safety
The National Center for Missing & Exploited
Children: Cyber Tip Line - A reporting mechanism
for cases of child sexual exploitation.
Sports Fitness
The President's Council on Physical Fitness
and Sports - An advisory committee of volunteer
citizens who advise the President through the Secretary of Health
and Human Services about physical activity, fitness, and sports in
America.
The American Council on Exercise
- A nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of
life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity.
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