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.

General Health Information

UpToDate.com - A resource for patients to learn more about a medical condition, better understand management and treatment options, and have a better dialogue with health care providers

Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Kid Care - Responding to Illness or Injury

St. Louis Children's Hospital

TeenGrowth.com - A teenager's resource for advice, health information, social interaction and fun

American Academy of Pediatrics

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

Attention Deficit Disorder

CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Auto Safety

NHTSA - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Behavior and Psychology

AACAP - American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding.com

Cancer

National Cancer Institute

American Cancer Society

Dermatology

National Skin Centre

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association

Disease Control and Prevention

CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Down Syndrome News and Information

Down Syndrome: Health Issues

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

Heart Health

Know Your Numbers - Heart Health

American Heart Association

Home Safety

CDC - Travelers' Health

Home Safety Council

Mental Health

Mental Health America

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

John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Institute for Vaccine Safety

Immunization Action Coalition

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Vaccine Education Center