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Helpful Links
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Learn more about helping to prevent your blood sugars from getting worse.
Diabetes in Children
A Guide for Parents and Families: A Guide for Parents and Families
Diet and Nutrition
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Numerous tips, calculators and menus to help you control your weight.
Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source
Healthy eating guide from the Harvard School of Public Health
American Heart Association
Healthy tips for eating out.
Gastroenterology
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
What is a colonoscopy and how to prepare.
General Health
Minnesota Hospital Association
Excellent medical information for all topics.
Medline Plus
Information about diseases, medications and more.
Family Doctor
An excellent site also available in Spanish.
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Nice guide to healthy living.
Gynecology
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Patient handouts on a number of topics.
National Library of Medicine
Education regarding a number of birth control options.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Learn more about the HPV vaccine.
National Cancer Institute
More information on what a pap smear is and what the results mean.
Heart Health
American Heart Association
Index to a number of heart-related issues.
Learn CPR
Learn how to give CPR.
Hematology/Oncology
National Cancer Institute
Excellent resource for many of your questions about cancer.
Medications
Minnesota Department of Health
WebMD
Education regarding medical conditions and medications.
Mental Health/Psychiatry
10 Tips for Improving Mental Health
Getting out of bad mental health spells is tricky. Improving your mental health can feel impossible when you’re at the bottom of the pit, so to speak. Brain Center TMS offers 10 tips for reaching mental health goals.
Horizon Homes Crisis Services
Horizon Homes, Inc. offers 24/7 support for children, teens, and adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Services offered include mobile support and a short-term housing crisis unit. Read more
Mental Health America
It is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles because that stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help.
The Mental Health America May is Mental Health Month toolkit provides practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase their resiliency regardless of their personal situation.
Mental Health Minnesota
A guide to statewide mental health resources, including advocacy agencies and opportunities related to employment, housing, legal services, social services, support groups and more.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
National Alliance on Mental Health – Minnesota
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. NAMI Minnesota works with individuals with mental illness, their families, professionals and the community at large by providing education, support and advocacy.
National Institute of Mental Health
Learn more about depression.
National Institute of Mental Health
Lean more about common mental health topics.
ParentsMedGuide
Guide about medication use in treating childhood depression.
Neurology
National Library of Medicine
Index for a number of helpful resources regarding dizziness and vertigo.
Mayo Clinic
Excellent source for migraine headaches.
National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke
An index of information with links to support groups and other information.
Obesity
Weigh-control Information Network
Up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.
Ophthalmology/Optometry (Eyes)
Minnesota Eye Consultants
Learn more about eye diseases and surgery.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Learn more about eye diseases, surgery, and general eye health.
American Optometric Association
Learn more about eye diseases and general eye health.
National Library of Medicine
Learn more about laser eye surgery and the procedure.
National Eye Institute
Facts about diseases of the eye.
Orthopedics (Bone and Joint)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Excellent resource for orthopedic issues.
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Information about foot and ankle disorders.
Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
Great resource for parents covering most health topics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Learn more about immunizations and vaccines.
Pregnancy
American Academy of Pediatrics
Great resource for parents covering most health topics.
Office on Women’s Health
Information for a healthy pregnancy.
Pulmonary/Sleep
National Library of Medicine
Helpful links to learn more about all aspects of asthma.
American College of Chest Physicians
A helpful, in-depth guide to living well with COPD.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Learn about common sleep problems and how to help them.
Rheumatology
Arthritis Foundation
Learn more about arthritis and how to prevent it.
Mayo Clinic
Excellent gout resource.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Osteoporosis information and support.
Senior Care
Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line
A free statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota’s area agencies on aging. The Senior LinkAge Line assists older Minnesotans and caregivers by connecting them to local services, finding answers and getting the help they need.
Guide to Independent Living in Minnesota
A guide with information on independent living costs throughout the state, as well as an overview of ways to pay for services, organizations that serve seniors and tips for finding communities in Minnesota.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans. It provides training for low-income, unemployed seniors. Participants also have access to employment assistance through American Job Centers.
Senior Employment Programs and Resources
A guide that provides information for seniors looking to re-enter the workforce. The resource includes instructions on how to use the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), resources for older veterans, and state-specific job boards and employment resources.
Sexual Health
Mayo Clinic
Nice overview regarding erectile dysfunction.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Learn more about sexually transmitted diseases.
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(5255) – The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
State Mobile Crisis Services – Every county in Minnesota provides Mobile Crisis Services for both children and adults that may be experiencing suicidal feelings or mental health crisis. Crisis services are available within each county 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. County crisis teams are available for phone support as well as face-to-face crisis help.
Crisis Text Line - Text MN to 74174. The Crisis Text Line provides free crisis support 24/7 for any crisis.
Fast Tracker Mental Health and Substance Abuse Directory – Fast-Tracker is an online community and health care directory. Individuals and families can search the directory to find mental health and substance abuse resources including available openings for access to services.
Tobacco
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tips on how to quit.
Smoke Free
Online guide to help you quit smoking.