Indiana University Health Center Health Links

GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION

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The Mayo Clinic    Reliable health information for the public.

IU Department of Applied Health Science . . .Prevention of health problems is a growing concern of the general public in today's society.

The Merck Manual    dedicated to providing reliable, easy-to-use medical information.

Health & Safety Databases    promoting and supporting a safe and healthy environment throughout Indiana University.

CDC    Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Skin Cancer Information    especially interested in reaching teens and young adults, who are often unaware of melanoma and their vulnerability to it.

Dental Listing    a listing of Bloomington Dentists and Specialists.

ALCOHOL / DRUGS / TOBACCO

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Indiana Prevention Resource Center    statewide clearinghouse for prevention technical assistance and information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for the State of Indiana.

Alcoholics Anonymous    is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Al-Anon    To help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend.

SAMSHA ...Information on treatment centers. Search for treatment services by area (city, zip code) Thinking about Quitting Smoking?    smoking and tobacco

Smokers Helpline    You know you should but you need some convincing, right? Surf through these links for some extra motivation to get you going.

Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS)    This animated web site explains how smoking damages almost every organ of the body.

NUTRITION & FITNESS

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American Dietetic Association    Your Link to Nutrition and Health!

US FDA/CFSAN    Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition

SRSC . . .Student Recreational Sports Center

SEXUAL & CONTRACEPTION INFORMATION

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American Social Health Association . . .is to stop sexually transmitted diseases and their harmful consequences to individuals, families and communities.

The Emergency Contraception Website    designed to provide accurate information about emergency contraception.

Kinsey Institute's Sexuality Info Service for Students    Sexual health information clearinghouse as well as questions and answers.

TRAVEL

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CDC Travel Information    Health information on specific destinations.

Travel Health Online    guided overview of Travel Health and Safety

IMMUNIZATION/LABORATORY INFORMATION

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Vaccine Information    Information about vaccine-preventable diseases from the Immunization Action Coalition.

Lab Tests Online A public resource on clinical lab testing.