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Type 2 Diabetes Tool Kit
Type 2 Diabetes information focusing on prevention of the disease. This kit contains items one can use to present a 15-30 minute presentation. The tool kit includes:
For more information in obtaining the tool kit, please contact Ingrid Ramos at 410-901-8168.
Employer's Wellness Tool Kit
For employers who believe they are experiencing high rates of absenteeism, low employee morale, high insurance rates, and/or overweight and out of shape employees, the Dorchester County Healthy Heart Coalition has developed a free tool kit promoting physical activity and healthy eating. The kit includes:
6" foam flyers used to encourage physical activity during workshops/meetings can be purchased from Imprint. Contact person: Janine Motsko (janinemotsko@comcast.net). Cost for flyers range from $0.50 to $1.00 each depending upon quantities purchased.
For more information in obtaining the tool kit, please contact Julie Jones at 410-228-3223.
National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) - Information on women's health, including sections on girls' health & men's health.
National Women's Health Resource Center - Information on helping women make informed decisions about their health.
Men's Health Network - Information on men's health issues.
Office of Oral Health - series of oral health fact sheets on important topics such as brushing & flossing, nutrition, and oral health during pregnancy. You can also download a series of lesson plans and bulletin boards designed to better educate children and parents on oral health issues.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry - information available for both parents and healthcare professionals.
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research - provides links to publications on a variety of oral health topics.
Center for Disease Control - oral health fact sheets and data systems.
American Dental Association - provides an educational interactive trip to the dentist for children and parents as well as games and activity sheets.
SaveHarry.com - Website for children and parents that provides information about the health effects of soft drink consumption.
Careplanner - Interactive site to aid in the decision-making process about living situations.
Family Caregiver Alliance - Information for family caregivers with tips for coping with caregiving responsibilities and information on various resources.
Family Caregiving 101 - Information on assistance, answers, new ideas, and helpful advice for caregivers.
Health Facilities Association of Maryland - Information on choosing a long-term care facility in Maryland.
Maryland Health Care Commission - Information to assist in making decisions about selecting a long-term care facility in Maryland.
Patient Advocate Foundation - Information on assistance available to patients who have suffered from a tragic illness.
Taking Care of Mom & Dad - Information for caregivers about various programs and services available in Maryland.
Eldercare Locator - The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services.
Firstgov for Seniors - Information linking seniors to government information directed to their needs. It includes information on Social Security and Medicare.
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation - Information for older adults and their caregivers about psychiatric and mental health disorders affecting the elderly.
Health & Age - Information about healthy aging.
Maryland Department of Aging - Information on transportation, meals, Medicare & Medicaid, nursing homes, assisted living, senior centers, and adult day care.
Mealcall - Information on locating Meals-on-Wheels and Eating Together programs.
Senior Health - Information on the health of older adults.
American Institute for Cancer Research - AICR is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results.
Food & Nutrition Information Center Consumer Corner - Information on food and nutrition, including recipes, canning tips, and some interactive tools.
Food Safety - Information on food safety.
Healthier US.gov - Information on nutrition, fitness, and preventive screenings.
Household Products Database - Information about potential hazardous health effects of products found around your home.
MyPyramid.gov - Information about the new food pyramid, including an interactive section that allows you to track what you eat an how much exercise you do and compare it to the food pyramid.
SmallStep.gov - Helpful hints for diet, nutrition, and exercise. Healthy Lifestyles for the Whole Family: A Parent's Guide to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity that address the growing number of unhealthy children in America today.
Sites for Advance Directives, Personal & Family History
Family History Initiative from the U.S. Surgeon General - Information, forms, and resources for developing a family health portrait.
My Personal Health Record - Information and resources for developing your own personal health history.
Put It In Writing: Advance Directives - Information and basic facts about advance directives with links to resources and forms.
Sites for Physician Information
Doctor Finder - Information from the American Medical Association to assist in locating a physician, including name, medical school attended, postgraduate training, and current practice information.
Maryland Board of Physicians - Information on individual physicians licensed in Maryland, including licensing information, date of graduation from medical school and any disciplinary actions levied over the last ten years.
Maryland State Dental Association - Information on dentists in Maryland who choose to be listed in this directory, including foreign language spoken, evening and weekend hours and other options.
Consumer Reports Best Buy - Information on best buys of prescription drugs for consumers.
Drug Digest - Inforamtion on pill identifiers, drug information, comparisons, interactions, and side effect comparisons.
Helping Patients - Information on patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies, and government and local organizations.
Maryland Prescription Drug Price Finder - Information on price comparison for the 25 most prescribed drugs in Maryland.
Medicare Drug Price Comparison Internet Tool - Information on price comparisons by geographic area for each available drug discount card.
Needy Meds - Information about low or no cost assistance programs for patients who need assistance paying for medications.
Sites for Insurance Information
Checkup on Health Insurance Choices - Information on a variety of health insurances.
FamiliesUSA.org - Information on insurance, prescription, and advocacy programs.
Government Benefits.gov - Information on government benefits using a pre-screening tool.
HealthInsuranceInfo.net - Information for consumers on getting and keeping health insurance.
Alzheimer's Association - Information on all aspects of Alzheimer's disease for the patient and caregivers.
Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center (ADEAR) - Information on Alzheimer's disease and caregiving.
American Diabetes Association - Information on living and coping with diabetes, nutrition, weight loss, and exercise, community programs and events.
American Heart Association - Information on heart disease and prevention, heart-healthy recipes, strokes, CPR, etc.
Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc. - Information on aplastic anemia and bone marrow diseases.
Arthritis Foundation - Information on arthritic conditions and treatments, research and community programs.
National Kidney Foundation - Information on kidney, urinary tract diseases, and organ transplantation.
National Stroke Association - Information for stroke patients and their families.
Cancer.gov - Information on all types of cancer, including prevention, treatment, support groups, and caregiver support.
Association of Cancer Online Resources - Information on access to mailing lists that provide support, information, and community to everyone affected by cancer and related conditions.
Cancer Care - Information on support services for cancer patients and their families.
Cancer Symptoms.org - Information from the Oncology Nursing Society on managing cancer symptoms.
Look Good, Feel Better - Information for patients undergoing cancer treatments to help them feel better about themselves.
News Releases from the National Cancer Institute - Recent news from the National Cancer Institute.
Women's Cancer Network - Information specifically for women with gynecologic cancers.
Sites on Complementary & Alternative Medicine - CAM
Complementary Medical Association - Information on most types of CAM therapies. This is a site from Great Britian.
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - Information about dietary supplements.
National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Information on CAM, including alerts, treatment advisories, research, and clinical trials.
WholeHealthMD - Information on various CAM therapies, by a team of board-certified health professionals.
The information found on these or other websites listed on the Dorchester County Health Department website do NOT take the place of your physician. Discuss any information you may find or concerns you may have with your primary care provider.