Health Information Links

Health Information Sites

This is a very selective list of health sites on subjects chosen as priorities for the Samish tribal health plan. Links at the bottom of this page lead to more information about these and other health topics.

Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders		Cancer
	Arthritis Overview with illustrations. Bones, Muscles and joints Bone Health		American Indian/Alaska Natives and Cancer Ca ncer Information Passport to Health: A Guide to Staying Well

Food and Herbs		Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes
	Native American Food Guide Northwest Indian food pyramid. Native American Herbal Remedies Recipes Lists of Native American recipes. Safety Consumer advice about food. Nutrition		Diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives Enjoy Eating while fighting heart disease and stroke. High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need to Know Native American Diabetes Project: Strong in Body and Spirit Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure Obesity Wh at's the Best Exercise for the Average Person?

Immunization and Infectious Disease		Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Tobacco
	Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule Viral Hepatitis A to E and Beyond West Nile Virus in Washington State Bird Flu Pandemic Information		Substance Abuse and Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Information Cost of Smoking Calculator Depression Symptoms, causes, treatment, where to get help. Frequently Asked Questions about Suicide

Oral Health		Respiratory Disease
	Baby Bottle Tooth Decay How Do I Prevent Tooth Decay? For adults. Interactive Games For kids.		Your Asthma Can Be Controlled: Expect Nothing Less Mold and Mildew Causes, hazards, and control in the home. Tuberculosis: Basic Facts Obesity

More Health Information

MEDLINEplus Treatment and prevention of many diseases and conditions; drug handbook; medical dictionary and encyclopedia; and more.

American Indian/Alaska Native Women's Health Information

Easy-to-Read Health and Medical Sites

healthfinder® Just for You: American Indian and Alaska Natives Up-to-date health information of special interest.

Information for Elders National Indian Council on Aging, AARP, Medicare, and other useful links for elders and their families.

Nutrition.gov Guide to nutrition information on Federal government Websites.

Tox Town Interactive guide to common toxic substances.

"Be Safe, Keep them Safe" resources

3/25/03