Health Links
We want to make sure our members have the latest, best information on any health issues or concerns they may have. This is a collection of our favorite references for you to explore on the web.
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Health Information from the American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Lung Association's Better Breathers Club
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
- March of Dimes Pregnancy and Newborn Health Education Center
- National Cancer Institute
- National Institutes of Health
- Aim for A Healthy Weight is an obesity education initiative from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The website provides information on Body Mass Index (BMI) and what you can do to lower your score.
- Big Bend 211 can provide assistance in identifying local support groups and other community resources. They can also be reached by calling 2-1-1 or (850) 617-6333.
- Whole Child The Lawton Chiles Foundation, in partnership with local communities in Florida and Electronic Training Solutions, Inc. created the Whole Child Project to assist communities to insure that all children thrive. The project focuses on children ages 0-5 and their families.