Health Information Links

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.

American Indian Health

• The American Indian Health Web Site 
• American Indian/Alaska Native Women’s Health Information
• Whitehouse Native American Website

Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Arthritis Foundation  
• Bones, Muscles and joints
• Bone Health

Cancer

• Spirit of Eagles
• American Cancer Society
• National Cancer Institute

Nutrition and Physical Activity

• Native American Traditional Foods and Recipes
• Choose My Plate
• Food and Fitness
• Let’s Move!
• Consumer Food Safety Tips

Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes

• Awakening the Spirit
• American Diabetes Association
• National Diabetes Education Program
• American Heart and American Stroke Association
• Heart and Vascular Diseases
• Heart Disease in Women

Immunization and Infectious Disease

• Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine (Includes H1N1)
• Flu Pandemics
• Viral Hepatitis
• West Nile Virus in Washington State
• Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Tobacco

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health
• Drug and Alcohol Information
• Help Quit Tobacco
• Cost of Smoking Calculator
• Depression Symptoms, causes, treatment, where to get help
• Frequently Asked Questions about Suicide
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Oral Health

• Early Childhood Tooth Decay
• Preventing Tooth Decay (For Adults)
• ADA for Kids with Interactive Games

Respiratory Disease

• Lung Diseases
• Asthma
• Mold and Mildew in Your Home
• Tuberculosis
• Mesothelioma

More Health Information

• MEDLINEplus  Health Topics Covering the treatment and prevention of many diseases, disorders and conditions.  Includes drugs and supplements, a medical dictionary, medical encyclopedia, videos and more. 
• Native American Health
• Quick Guide to Healthy Living 
• Exercise and Physical Fitness 
• Guide to Nutrition and Weight Management via Federal Websites 
• Weight Control Information Network
• Healthline

Information for Elders

• Medicare 
• AARP 
• National Council on Aging 
• Tox Town   Interactive Guide to Common Toxic Substances 
• Drug Watch  A Comprehensive Web Site Database Featuring Information About Medications Currently Available Worldwide.  Includes Drug Interactions and Side Effects, FDA Recalls and Drug Alerts