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Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania

In-depth information on all types of cancer, treatment information, coping strategies, resources, news, a library and ask the expert. [more]

AgrAbility of Wisconsin

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American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Access fact sheets, state nursing workforce reports, strategies and legislation to address the concerns, and more. [more]

American Cancer Society

The home page offers links for Patients, Family & Friends, Survivors, Health Information Seekers, Donors & Volunteers, and Professionals. [more]

American Dental Association

The site offers information for consumers as well as dental professionals. [more]

American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) - Oral Health Information

Easy instructions for brushing and flossing, oral health tips, potential problems, and poster downloads. [more]

American Heart Association

This site provides an abundance of good information. [more]

BadgerCare

Official State of Wisconsin page outlines BadgerCare eligibility and benefit information. [more]

BadgerCare Rx Gold program site, Navitus Health Solutions

The site includes an introduction to the program, which medications will discounts, currently participating pharmacies, and enrollment information. [more]

BadgerCare - Enrollment

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Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Physical Activity for Everyone

Learn how to get started, how to measure your activity, and what activity means for your health. [more]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Injury and Violence

Access information by topic, learn about programs and campaigns, order publications, find statistics. [more]

Century Foundation, The - Health Policy Watch

Research on a variety of health issues ranging from Medicaid and Medicare to Bioterrorism and Universal Coverage. [more]

Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups, The - Senior Care

Learn about SeniorCare as well as Medicare Part D plans, BadgerRx, and Canadian Prescription Drug Programs. [more]

Community Health Centers

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Community Toolbox - Best Processes and Practices that Promote Community Change and Improvement

The core of the Tool Box is the "topic sections" that include practical guidance for the different tasks necessary to promote community health and development. [more]

Covering Kids and Families

Back to school campaign, county pilot projects, outreach, public policy. [more]

Covering Kids and Families - Wisconsin: Information Center

The CKF-WI Information Center page contains fact sheets, datasets and other information useful in understanding Medicaid/BadgerCare, the insured/uninsured in Wisconsin and more. [more]

Delicious Decisions

Learn how to enjoy eating, tips for the supermarket and eating out, find recipes and cooking tips, and learn how to stay fit forever. [more]

Department of Health & Family Services - For Parents

Links to several topics including mental health and risky behaviors [more]

Department of Health & Family Services - Wisconsin Cardiovascular Health Program

Statistics and state facts, warning signs, resources, conference and training opportunities. [more]

Drug Coverage Comparison Tool, Coalition for Wisconsin's Aging Groups (CWAG)

The CWAG site is primarily intended for the audience of those who are aged 60 and over though it offers this drug coverage comparison tool that may be useful for anyone who resides in Wisconsin. [more]

Family Economics 101- Health Care Issues

This program, provided by UW-Cooperative Extension, covers issues related to health and health care delivery in our society. [more]

Free Health Care Clinics

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Girls' Health

Offers basic advice for girls regarding physical and mental health, illness, drugs, relationships, safety, and more. [more]

Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults

Explains the benefits of strength training and easy steps to get started, including animated demonstrations of how to do the exercises. [more]

healthfinder

Includes a health library, online checkups, specialized health information by sex, age, race and ethnicity, and recent health news. [more]

Healthy People 2010

The home page provides links to the programs goals, implementation, publications, data, the leading health indicators, and healthfinder. [more]

Healthy People 2010 - Health Communication

A goal of Healthy People 2010 is to use communication strategically to improve health. [more]

Healthy Start

The site offers information regarding Healthy Start eligibility and benefits and offers both a paper application as well as a route to applying for this this program and others online. [more]

Journal of Extension - Strengthening Programs to Reach Diverse Audiences: A Curriculum to Planning and Implementing Extension Programs for Ethnically Diverse Populations

The curriculum was designed for Extension professionals who are interested in training their program staff or volunteers to work more effectively with diverse audiences. [more]

Just Move

Provides an exercise diary, fitness resources, and tips on getting the most from your activity. [more]

Kaiser Family Foundation's State Health Facts

Data can be found on topics including: state economics, health status, health insurance coverage, public programs and budgeting, health services use, women's and minority health, and HIV and AIDS. [more]

Kids Health

Information about physical and mental health, nutrition, illness, drugs and alcohol, recipes, and much more all presented in an easy to understand format with a tab to find additional resources on each subject. [more]

Library of Congress

Provides information about federal legislation being discussed, weekly schedules, voting records, committee reports, and more pertaining to work in the House of Representatives and the Senate. [more]

Library of Congress - State Resources

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Marshfield Clinic - National Farm Medicine Center

Learn about projects, education and training, resources, and publications, including information about Safe Play. [more]

Medicaid

Eligibility criteria, hot topics, state programs, issues affecting individuals and groups. [more]

Medicare

You will find nformation pertaining to enrollment, billing, providers, coverage options, etc. [more]

Medicare Rx Partner Center

Access publications, outreach materials, and many other resources. [more]

Medicare Toolkit

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Medline Plus Guide to Healthy Web Surfing

This page offers tips on what to consider when evaluating the legitimacy of a website as well as how to protect your privacy online. [more]

My Pyramid

Learn about the foods and amounts that are right for you. [more]

National Institute of Health: Health Information

Search health conditions by body location/systems, conditions/diseases, health and wellness. [more]

National Institute of Mental Health

Health information on many mental disorders, breaking news, outreach efforts, and research information as well as free publications on many topics (some available in Spanish). [more]

National Institute on Aging - Talking with your doctor

View a PDF version or order the book "Talking with your Doctor" which takes the older patient through the process of choosing a doctor, preparing for appointments, making decisions, etc. [more]

National Medicare Education Program

On-line Course, Additional classroom materials and in-depth PowerPoint Presentations [more]

National Network for Health: Healthy Lifestyles

Topics include: Deciding to be healthy, Getting along: Sibling fights, Health Hints: Stress, The Food Guide Pyramid, Fueling your sport, Life in the Fast Food Lane, Calcium Supplement Guidelines, Diabetes Resources, Heart Disease, Immunization information and much more. [more]

National Rural Health Association

The site links to rural health research, publications and resources, as well as organizational advocacy materials. [more]

National Wellness Institute, Inc.

Explanantion of 6-Dimensional Model of Wellness, on-line wellness test, free resources and additional resources for educators. [more]

National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc., The

Coaches and parents can learn about concerns in youth sports, national campaign information, and purchase fact sheets or subscribe to Sidelines newsletter. [more]

Native American Cancer Research

Choose first from information for survivors, caregivers, educators, or visitors. [more]

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Provides fact sheets, announcements, publications, and links to related projects. [more]

Office of the Clerk - U.S. House of Representatives

Provides a Member Directory to help you contact your Representatives, committee information, legislative activities, historical information, and educational resources. [more]

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Quick Tips - When Talking with Your Doctor

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RUPRI - Rural Policy Research Institute

You can find their work on this website, with connections to publications and other policy resources. [more]

RuralKids

This article addresses the unique challenges of insuring rural children. [more]

Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

The site includes general information on RWHC and members, and current and past issues of their monthly newsletter, Eye On Health. [more]

Seasonal Affective Disorder Association

Learn the symptoms of and treatment for seasonal affective disorder. [more]

SeniorCare

Application and provider information, fact sheets and drug list. [more]

Smart Growth America - Measuring the Health Effects of Sprawl

Provides an overview of concerns such as physical inactivity, air and water pollution, traffic safety and creating healthy communities. [more]

Special Populations, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council

Learn about health facilities and services provided for each tribe. [more]

State of Wisconsin, Office of the Commission of Insurance - Managed Care

Managed Care Specialist, Managed Care Health Plans Frequently Asked Questions, Managed Care Health Plans - Definitions, Profiles organized by county and by HMO Name and more. [more]

State of Wisconsin, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance - Publications

Consumer Publications may be ordered online at no charge. [more]

State of Wisconsin, Office of the Commission of Insurance - Senior Issues

Consumer alerts, information on long-term care, Medicare, Medigap policies, glossaries of terms, and access to consumer publications. [more]

State of Wisconsin, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance - Senior Issues: Long-Term Care

Who needs LTC? How much does it cost? Should I buy insurance? Buying tips and frequently asked questions. [more]

Steps to a HealthierUS Initiative - Nutrition

Provides links to several sources of information tips and recipes to help incorporate healthier food choices. [more]

Steps to a HealthierUS Initiative - Physical Fitness

Provides an overview of the benefits of exercise and links to some excellent tip sheets for people of all ages. [more]

Talking to your Doctor

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United States Senate

Provides a Member Directory to help you contact your Senators, committee information, legislation and records, and floor schedules. [more]

University of British Columbia Library, The - Criteria for Evaluating Internet Resources

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University of Kentucky - Educational Resources

Powerpoint presentations on mental health, heart disease, and more. [more]

University of Kentucky - Calming the Storm: Social Emotional Well-Being

Several Powerpoint programs relating to stress and mental health. [more]

University of Kentucky Extension - Educate Before You Medicate

Program includes a Leader’s Guide, tests, resource lists, planning materials, and fact sheets. [more]

University of North Carolina Injury Prevention Research Center

Statistics and research on a wide range of injury, national training initiative for injury and violence prevention. [more]

University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center

Provides links to news and events, research and education, clinical trials, and a special link for patient information. [more]

University of Wisconsin Extension: Food and Nutrition

Seeks to promote healthy, well-nourished families through guidance on managing food dollars, planning nutritious meals, and purchasing, preparing, and serving food that is safe to eat. [more]

University of Wisconsin Extension: Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program

The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) web site is designed to assist the operation the program by facilitating communication of policies and resources for state and county colleagues. [more]

University of Wisconsin Extension: Wisconsin's Families Issues and Demographics

These fact sheets cover a range of issues affecting Wisconsin’s families including topics on health and nutrition, but also housing, family finances, and caregiving. [more]

University of Wisconsin Madison Libraries - Checklist for Evaluating Web Sites

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University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute

Learn about current research, educational seminars and workshops, publications, and find links to data and related programs. [more]

US Department Health and Human Services, Bureau of Primary Care

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UW-Extension Latino Resources

Provides resources and publications within program areas. [more]

Well Woman Program

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Wisconsin County Population Estimates for Health Statistics

The site posts mid-year population estimates for the counties, regions, and state of Wisconsin by age and sex categories for non-Census years. [more]

Wisconsin Dental Association

The site has a section specifically for the public. [more]

Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services - Consumer Guide to Health Care

Provides assistance in finding and choosing a dentist. [more]

Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services - Consumer Guide to Health Care (Free or Reduced-Fee Dental Services)

Provides links to find free or reduced-fee dental services. [more]

Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services - Mental Health

Links to inpatient mental health facilities, competency evaluation forms, and a directory of service agencies throughout Wisconsin. [more]

Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services - Wisconsin Injury Prevention Program

This site provides information on injury prevention programs, and injury data and statistical resources for consumers and health professionals. [more]

Wisconsin Department of Health & Family Services - Wisconsin Oral Health Program

Link to oral health tips, Healthy People 2010: Oral Health Objectives, water supply fluoridation and more. [more]

Wisconsin Health Insurance Status

Topics include the number and percent without health insurance; current insurance status and insurance status over the past year; and kinds of health insurance coverage (public and private). [more]

Wisconsin Immunization Program

Childhood vaccine schedules and requirements, adult vaccine and information schedules, specifics regarding influenza and pertussis, and additional resources. [more]

Wisconsin Legislature

Access information about your legislators, legislative activity, joint committees and follow the progress of proposed Bills. [more]

Wisconsin Legislature - Infobases

This page lets you search the database of Legislative Documents from 1995 to the present. [more]

Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP)

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Wisconsin Office of Rural Health

Rural county profiles, rural health links, legislative updates, WI Health organizations, Partners in Ag Health and funding opportunities. [more]

Wisconsin Prescription Drug Resource Center

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Wisconsin Public Health Institute: County Health Rankings

These reports rate and rank Wisconsin counties on various measures of population health in the form of health determinants and health outcomes such as: health status, health insurance coverage, use of health care, and other factors relating to an individual’s social and physical environment and lifestyle. [more]

Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line

Hours and phone numbers, fact sheets, materials for self-help, worksites, and clincicians. [more]

Wisconsin United for Mental Health

Descriptions of various mental illnesses, resources, testimonials, treatment options, how to find appropriate help, and links to statistics and fact sheets. [more]

Working with Hmong Audiences - A Collections of Resources for Nutrition Education

History and culture of the Hmong people, links to more resources, and nutrition information and resources [more]

Workmen's Compensation for Farm Families

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