Health & Wellness

AIDS.gov

Provides access to the federal government HIV/AIDS information for education, testing, medication, treatment and counseling.
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Alcohol & Public Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Web site includes information and links to resources related to alcohol abuse.

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American Association on Health and Disability

Works to prevent additional health complications in people with disabilities, and to identify strategies to reduce secondary conditions and health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population. AAHD's Scholarship Program supports students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education.

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Be Active Your Way - A Fact Sheet for Adults

Find out what kind and how much physical activity you need.
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Becoming an Involved Health Care Consumer

Places to get information about medical conditions and hospital quality--an important first step in getting better health care. Use this information to ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist questions about your condition. Becoming more involved in your own health care will help with getting the right treatment at the right time in the right place.
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Center for Healthy Aging

The Center for Healthy Aging encourages and assists community-based organizations serving older adults to develop and implement evidence-based health promotion/disease prevention programs.
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Disability Page

Information and links to CDC's work with birth defects and developmental disabilities, prevention of disabling injuries and the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities.

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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) E-Cards

This CDC E-card, which you can send to family and friends, contains important tips and information about programs relating to the health and wellness of people with disabilities.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Issues Rule to Expand Medicare Preventive Services & Improve Access to Primary Care

CMS has issued a proposed rule that would implement important provisions in the Affordable Care Act of 2010. The rule would expand preventive services for Medicare beneficiaries, improve payments for primary care services and promote access to health care services in rural areas. New preventive health benefits include coverage for annual wellness visits for seniors and people with disabilities who depend on Medicare for their health care coverage. CMS will accept comments on the proposed rule until August 24, 2010. The new rule would take effect in 2011.

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Child Health Guide to Preventive Care

Helpful resources to child and adolescent health topics.

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Diabetes Health & Wellness

Shares knowledge, networking and important advice and research on living with diabetes.
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Disability & Health Home Page

Information for people with disabilities and health care providers on promoting and maintaining health standards.

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Disability & Health Journal

Journal from the American Association on Health and Disability that focuses on health promotion and wellness for children and adults with disabilities.

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Discover Ergonomics for Managers and Supervisors

Learn everything you need to know about the costs and benefits of ergonomic equipment during this Web cast from the USDA TARGET Center Discovery Series.

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Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from The National Institute on Aging

Information about the benefits of exercise for older people and the things that motivate people to become more active. The guide describes many types of exercise and physical activity. Includes tips to help you be active in ways that suit your lifestyle, interests, health and budget. This link opens a PDF document.
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H1N1 Resources for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

American Sign Language (ASL) videos and captions about the H1N1 (swine) flu, including public service announcements and information on symptoms and prevention. Includes videos provided by Health Information Translations and DeafMD.org.

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Health Education Network for American Indian/Alaska Natives

Encourages American Indian/Alaska Natives to become active participants in the improvement of their health using wellness, health promotion and disease prevention.
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Health Promotion for People with Disabilities Resource Center

Hosted by the American Association on Health and Disability, this resource center provides information on health and wellness, primary and secondary conditions and the latest research, resources and materials on health promotion and wellness for children and adults with disabilities.

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HealthierUS.gov

Provides information on how to improve your health habits by: practicing regular physical activity; eating more healthy foods; protecting yourself and your family from illness; and avoiding risks to your health and the health of your loved ones.
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I Can Do It, You Can Do It

Ensuring access to health care, and access to physical fitness and wellness opportunities for persons with disabilities.
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Improving the Health & Wellness of People with Disabilities

Health tips and other information for people with disabilities on living a long and healthy life.
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Latex Allergy Information

Fact sheet on the growing health risk of latex-sensitive workers' exposure to latex gloves and possible solutions.

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MyPyramid Tracker - Assess Your Physical Activity

An online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information.
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National Center for Injury Prevention & Control

Home page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, which works to reduce morbidity, disability, mortality and costs associated with injuries.

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National Center on Physical Activity & Disability (NCPAD)

Provides information and resources related to physical activity and disability and promotes the health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity. Use their 14-Week Plan to a Healthier You to receive weekly tips from a Virtual Trainer that will help keep you motivated to stay on track for your health and fitness goals for 2009.

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Noise & Hearing Loss Prevention

Safety and health tips on preventing hearing loss in the workplace.

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Nutrition.gov

Provides easy access to the best food and nutrition information from across the federal government. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety for consumers.
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Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Describes the types and amounts of physical activity for Americans ages 16-64 that offer substantial health benefits. Also includes Toolkits to help you achieve your wellness goals.

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Put Prevention Into Practice

Information and resources on preventative health care from the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality.

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Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Learn about the top five things you can do to stay healthy.
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Surgeon General's Call to Action to Improve the Health & Wellness of Persons with Disabilities

Describes the challenges to health and well being faced by persons of all ages with disabilities and identifies four goals that, together, can help people with disabilities experience full, rewarding and above all healthy lives as contributing members of their communities.
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The President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports

Council publications provide the basic information you need to begin and maintain a personal physical fitness program.
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The Surgeon General's Vision for A Healthy & Fit Nation 2010

The recommendations in this report from the Surgeon General address becoming actively involved in creating healthier environments; making healthy choices such as reducing the consumption of sodas and juices with added sugars and eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains; limiting television time; and being more physically active to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This link opens a PDF document.
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Workplace Safety & Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) portal to information on workplace safety issues, including prevention measures.

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