Wellness Resources
With the multitude of wellness information available, it can be overwhelming to even know where to begin. Below are credible organizations that are excellent sources for wellness information for you and your employees.
Program Resources
General Health
The American Cancer Society - The American Cancer Society helps people take steps every day to stay well. They have the resources, information, and the support needed to stay motivated to eat right and get active, quit smoking or help a loved one kick the habit, and understand what cancer screenings are necessary. Visit their Stay Healthy section and explore the areas below to begin taking steps to stay well and celebrate more birthdays.
The American Heart Association - Dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke this sight provide getting healthy education and resources to include centers on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, weight management, fats & oils, and smoking cessation.
The American Council on Exercise - Get Fit - A nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity. As America’s Authority on Fitness, ACE protects all segments of society against ineffective fitness products, programs and trends through its ongoing public education, outreach and research. Contains information on workout programs, an exercise library, fitness equipment reviews, and health and fitness information.
HealthFinder - The Department of Health and Human Services gateway to Web sites on health and wellness, diseases and conditions, health issues for special groups, health care industry, etc.
Mayo Clinic - More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers from Mayo Clinic share their expertise to empower you to manage your health.
National Health Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Provides global leadership for a research, training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives. You can also access health assessment information and recipe collections for heart health.
NIH Health Information - A consumer health information portal organized by the National Institutes of Health.
NOAH - Bilingual English-Spanish consumer health Web site created by a consortium of NewYork City based libraries, hospitals and non-profits. Comprehensive guide to online resources for health and wellness, diseases and conditions, medical terminology, medications, lab tests and surgical procedures, support groups and the healthcare industry.
WebMD - Provides quality health information written by health professionals. Also offers tools to manage your health and support for those seeking further information.
