Patient Education
Prevention:
healthfinder.gov is a Federal Government website offering trusted prevention and wellness resources for consumers. The site features actionable health information and tools presented in an easy-to-use format.
- To access the screening and prevention recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force based on age, sex, and pregnancy status, click here: myhealthfinder widget
- They also feature an interactive quiz that provides physical activity tips and recommendations. To access the quiz, click here: Be Active Your Way widget.
Illness:
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
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Self-Care Charts provides help in determing when a symptom is of concern and when it can be cared for at home.
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Patient Hand-outs describe various diseases.
You can also find helpful information on the following websites for these important chronic medical conditions:
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High Blood Pressure - http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/index.html
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High Cholestrol - http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/index.htm#chol
