Health Resources
Looking for more information on a particular health topic? Here are some reliable medical resources Esse Health has compiled to help you in your research. In addition, check out our “In the News” section to read articles and watch interviews with our providers.
General Health Information
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/index.html
National Institutes of health: http://health.nih.gov/
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
View articles written by our pediatric providers in the Parent Resources section
www.Healthychildren.org was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics specifically for parents and includes a lot of information about growth, development and specific medical topics
http://www.cdc.gov/parents/index.html has information for parents on a variety of topics
http://www.stlouischildrens.org/health-resources/health-info includes information on both well and sick child care
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ has information on healthy eating from the United States Department of Agriculture
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/index.htm promotes nutrition and activity
http://stlmoms.com/author/essehealth/ – Our pediatric providers blog regularly on STLMoms
http://sunsethills-crestwood.patch.com/users/esse-health-pediatrics – Our pediatric providers blog regularly on Patch.com
Allergy
What is Allergic Rhinitis?
Allergy Injection Information
The Allernet Web Site
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
American Lung Association
AAFA – Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
What is Asthma?
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy Action Plan
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
Hives and Angioedema
House Dust Mite Control Measures
Inhaled Corticosteroids Won’t Stunt Child’s Growth
Nasal Wash Treatment
Oral Steroids
Poison Ivy Allergy
Secondhand Smoke
Allergies at School
Alzheimer’s
www.alz.org – Alzheimer’s Association
Asthma/COPD/Lung CA
http://www.lung.org/lung-disease/ – American Lung Association
Attention Deficit Disorder
CHADD – Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
Auto Safety
NHTSA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Behavior and Psychology
AACAP – American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Breastfeeding
http://www2.aap.org/breastfeeding/index.html
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/default.aspx
Cancer
National Cancer Institute
American Cancer Society
Child Advocacy
http://www.cap4kids.org/st_louis/parent_handouts/index.html
Dermatology
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
JDRF
Disease Control and Prevention
CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Down Syndrome News and Information
Exercise/Walking Trails
St. Louis Public Library – A great resource for all kinds of walking opportunities
Triune Communications – Informational tours about various historical sites and landmarks throughout St. Louis
Trailnet – See how you can get involved in making St. Louis a walk-friendly city
Food Allergy
Heart Health
Know Your Numbers – Heart Health
American Heart Association
Home Safety
CDC – Travelers’ Health
Home Safety Council
Mental Health
Osteoporosis
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Osteoporosis in Women: Keeping Your Bones Healthy and Strong
Poison Control
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Public Health
American Public Health Association
Missouri Public Health Association
Smoking
Foundation for a Smokefree America
Smoking: Steps to Help You Break the Habit
Stress
How to Cope Better With Life’s Challenges
Stroke
Stroke Symptoms
American Stroke Association
Vaccinations
http://www.immunize.org/handouts/discussing-vaccines-parents.asp
http://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/home.html
http://www.vaccinateyourbaby.org/index.cfm
The HPV vaccine and why your kids should get it
Women’s Health
http://www.womenshealth.gov/
Mayo Clinic: Women’s Health
CDC: Women’s Health
NIH: Women’s Health