| Tools_of_Change__Proven_Methods_for_Promoting_Health Interactive planning guides and case studies show users how to apply community-based social marketing tools more effectively in environmental and health promotion programs. |
| TrainingFinder_org The Public Health Foundation's (PHF) online distance learning clearinghouse for public health training. |
| Western_Regional_Radon_Training_Center Certification and continuing education courses and home study distant based programs for Radon Professionals and the general public. Offered by the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Alcohol_/_Addiction_/_Illegal_Drugs_News Find headlines and articles that are updated regularly. RSS feed available. |
| Center_for_Substance_Abuse_Prevention CSAP is the sole Federal organization with responsibility for improving accessibility and quality of substance abuse prevention services. |
| Drug_Abuse_Statistics The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration presents national and state prevalence and trends in illegal drug use, the non-medical use of prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. |
| DrugsTV Articles on all of the major categories of drugs from alcohol and nicotine to crack cocaine and heroin. |
| Illegal_Drug_Use_Statistics Information on the use and abuse of illegal drugs in the United States. Provided by the National Center for Health Statistics. |
| Lexicon_of_Alcohol_and_Drug_Terms Defines many alcohol and substance abuse words and phrases from "absolute alcohol" to "zoopsia." Published by World Health Organization |
| MEDLINEplus_-_Drug_Abuse Resource that provides links to a wide range of substance abuse resources. Provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. |
| The_National_Center_on_Addiction_and_Substance_Abuse_at_Columbia_University Think tank that focuses on the study of all forms of substance abuse, and how it affects society. |
| The_National_Clearinghouse_for_Alcohol_and_Drug_Information Resource for current and comprehensive information about substance abuse prevention and treatment. |
| VirtualKid_Teen_-_Alcohol_and_Drug_Abuse Simple explanation of alcohol abuse written for teens. Site includes similar pages about other drugs. |
| ACE_Lab The laboratory of Dr. Elie D. Al-Chaer for the study of pain, including visceral pain of structural or functional origin as well as the role of the nervous system in pain processing, based in Texas. |
| Angels_From_The_Heavens For parents of children with illness and/or ADHD. Includes personal accounts and writings. |
| Bipolar_Affective_Disorder_in_Children_and_Adolescents Discusses causes, symptoms, medications, and side effects. Provides brief patient histories. |
| Bipolar_Children_and_Teens Parents share personal accounts, links. |
| Bipolar_Disorder_in_Children Looks at difference between this illness and ADHD in children. |
| Bipolar_Disorder_in_Children_and_Adolescents Solicits volunteers for research studies currently being conducted by NIMH. |
| Bipolar_Kids Fact sheet about this illness in children touches upon ADHD. |
| Bipolar_Parents_List Provides sign-up for email discussion group, newsletter. |
| BPkeepers Aimed at parents of bipolar children, includes chat room. |
| Facts_About_Childhood-Onset_Bipolar_Disorder Fact sheet details symptoms, treatment, prognosis. (NAMI) |
| Juvenile_Bipolar_Research_Foundation Nonprofit dedicated to research into etiology of this illness. |
| Parenting_Bipolar_Children Links cover various aspects of illness, message board. |
| Bipolar_Disorder_Can_Affect_Young_Children,_May_Co-Exist_With_ADHD Article summarizes recent findings. (April 28, 2000) |
| Diagnosis_and_Treatment_of_Bipolar_Disorder_in_Children_and_Adolescents Article reviews obstacles, needed improvements. (May 1, 1996) |
| Amato_Reishi_&_Kyotan_Group A lecture on research into the anti-inflammatory properties of Ganoderma Lucidum in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. |
| Ancient_Way__Chinese_Herbs Offers consultations from a licensed practitioner, with essays and information about acupuncture and Taoism. |
| Ask_The_Oriental_Herbalist Offering health consultations in West Virginia, USA, with FAQ and practitioner details. |
| AskDrWang_com Offers consultation, and herbal formulas, with background information. |
| Chinese_Herb_Academy Voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine. |
| Chinese_Herb_Garden Provides articles, recipes, products, and pharmaceutic factors of traditional Chinese medicine or sinomedicine. |
| Chinese_Herbal_Medicine_for_Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome Herb World News research review of a clinical trial demonstrating the effectivenenss of Chinese herbal medical formulas in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. |
| Chinese_Herbal_Therapies_for_Refractory_Diseases Lists herbal therapies of traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of different refractory diseases, with clinical efficacy information. |
| Chinese_Herbs_&_Company A guide for herbal supplements, describing a variety of remedies. |
| Chinese_Medicine_and_Cancer Referenced article by Richard Walters describing Chinese medicine's role in the treatment of cancer, evidence of its effectiveness, and what one can expect during treatment. |
| Chinese_Medicine_in_the_Treatment_of_Estrogen_Dependent_Tumors Article by Subhuti Dharmanada, PhD. Investigates the current concerns and uses of Chinese herbal medicine and plant estrogens in breast cancer, women's health, and medical research. |
| Conquering_Chronic_Diseases_Without_Drugs_or_Surgery Articles by Julia Chang, M.Sc. Text on Chinese and Western approaches in gallstone removal, gallbladder problems, liver diseases and woman health problems such as estrogen dominance and endometriosis. |
| Giovanni_Maciocia Offers herbal medicine articles, research books, a tongue diagnosis gallery, news, and a bulletin board. |
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Teach Academy
Now 3 opportunities to Attend
Teach Academy East
July 29-July 31, 2009
Country Inn and Suites
405 Park Road
Wyomissing, Pa.19610
610-373-4444
Teach Academy West
June 24-26 2009
Hampton Inn
190 Charlotte Drive
Altoona, Pa 16601
814-941-3500
Teach Academy South
July 22-24 2009
Springfield Country Club
400West Sproul Road
Springfield, Pa 19064
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Futures In Nursing:
Additional information for students interested in Nursing careers. This web site provides valuable information and resources ..more
Funding for the Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center Program is provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Commonwealth's Medical Community and Communities at Large provide additional support.
With
purity and with holiness
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will pass my life and practice my Art.
Apollo
the Physician
Healthy
Smiles Happy Kids: Is
a project to provide dental services to eligible children in
Carbon County
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“Adventures In Health Care”
Summer Camp
For students entering 6th-9th grade to learn about career opportunities available to you in the field of Healthcare
July 13-17 2009
9:00am-3:00pm
Northampton Community College
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"Tobacco Cessation Training"
Available for all HealthCare Professionals-
Physicians, Dentists, Nurse Practitionsrs, Physician Asistants, Pharmacists, Nurses, Dental Assistants, Psychologists, Social Workers and Allied Health Professionals
Learn how to do a brief Clinical Intervention or how to run an Intensive Treatment Program
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