Blood Diseases and Resources Information
National Institute of Health
Blood Diseases - general
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/blood/
SIckle Cell anemia
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sca/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/blooddisorders/index.html
Types of Children’s Cancer and Resources Information
CureSearch for Children's Cancer
http://www.curesearch.org/ArticleView2.aspx?id=8508
The American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerinchildren/detailedguide
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Patient and Family Support Resource Information
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
http://www.cancer.org
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope
If you are a cancer patient and find yourself in need of financial assistance.
http://www.cahh.org
Celebrities Fore Kids
Reaching out to those children and their families residing on the Treasure Coast who have been diagnosed with and are being actively treated for cancer.
http://www.celebritiesforekids.org
Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation
Pioneered Pediatric Cancer support services in Palm Beach County and surrounding communities. They collaboratively work with medical facilities and other psychosocial support agencies.
http://www.connormoran.org
Kids Cancer Foundation of South Florida
Their mission is to work collaboratively with other community organizations to coordinate and provide support to children and adolescents with cancer and/or blood disorders and their families in Palm Beach and surrounding counties.
http://www.kidscancersf.org
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Society offers financial reimbursement for some medications, transportation and procedures for those in need. Patients must qualify both medically and financially for this program.
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Little Smiles
An organization that provides toys, computers, special events, tickets, and celebrity meets for children in local hospitals, hospices and shelters.
http://www.littlesmiles.org
Parent-Child Center’s Pediatric Oncology Support Team (P.O.S.T.)
A unique program designed to provide comprehensive psychosocial support to children diagnosed with cancer and their families.
http://www.gocpg.org/POST-Program
Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast
A non-profit organization that provides education and services to persons with Sickle Cell Disease/Trait and their families in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties.
http://www.sicklecellpalmbeach.org/
General Medical Information and Resource Information
The following links are listed to provide you with additional online health care information and medical resources.
Allergies:
Avoiding Seasonal Sickness:
- Amazon Literature
- Center for Disease Control
- Do It Yourself
- Native Remedies
- Suite 101
- Vacation Travel
Cancer:
- American Cancer Society – Information & Resources
- Cancer News and Articles
- National Cancer Institute
- WebMD Overview on Cancer
Diabetes:
- American Diabetes Association - Symptoms
- Medical News Today
- Medicine Net – Overview
- National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
- WebMD Overview on Diabetes
Fitness:
Heart Disease:
- Center for Disease Control
- EMedicine Health
- Mayo Clinic
- New York Times – Coronary Heart Disease
- WebMD Overview on Heart Disease
- WebMD Symptoms & Types
- Wikipedia
Journals:
- Journal of the American Medical Association
- Journal of the National Medical Association
- PubMed
- The New England Journal of Medicine
Living Well:
Medications:
Nutrition:
Medical Organizations:
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Medical Specialties
- American College of Physicians
- American Heart Association
- American Medical Association
- World Health Organization
Newborn and Infant Health:
Skin Health:
Stress Reduction:
Weight Management:
Women’s Health: