Health Literacy

The Alzheimer's Association is a voluntary health organization that supports Alzheimer's care, support, and research.

The American Cancer Society website has information on types of cancer and treatment as well as other information that may be helpful for patients and families. There are listings of support programs and services as well as resources to lower cancer risk.

The Arthritis Foundation website offers information and resources on the various types of arthritis in Spanish.

This website contains reliable and up-to-date information from the CDC in areas such as diseases and conditions, environmental health, travelers' health and much more.

Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this website contains consumer health information and tools including how to find nearby health services.

From the Nemours Foundation, this health information website, with sections for children, teens, parents and educators, focuses on physical, behavioral and emotional issues that affect children and teens.

The American Lung Association website contains information on resources available through the Lung Association to improve lung health and prevent lung disease through education, advocacy, and research.

From the National Institutes of Health, and produced by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer website contains authoritative and up-to-date information on wellness, diseases and conditions.

From the National Institutes of Health, and produced by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer website contains authoritative and up-to-date information on wellness, diseases and conditions. There are links to more than 45 languages.

Created by the American Dental Association, this consumer website contains information for about a healthy mouth and teeth throughout the lifespan.

This site, from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), contains links to diabetes information and publications including easy-to-read booklets.

Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's website has resources for the public, and health professionals as well as information on funding, research, training, and careers.

The National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health, is the Federal Government's primary agency for cancer research and training. In addition to responsibility for the national network of cancer centers, it also disseminates information about cancer.

Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research website contains health information on research, training, funding opportunities and educational resources.