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VERNON
MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
Useful Resources and Websites |
Wisconsin
Tobacco Quit Line 1-877-270-STOP
Counseling for anyone who wants to quit smoking.
Self-help materials
Information for family and friends
Referrals to local programs and services
Vernon County Health Department 608-637-5251
Smoking Cessation
http://www.drkoop.com
This site’s wellness and WELLNESS center recommends exercise programs, including
special precautions, for individuals living with a variety of medical conditions.
The nutrition center offers healthy recipes and information on diet’s effect
on
medical conditions.
http://www.webmd.com
Search WebMD’s health and medical library for information on a variety
of
topics, from arthritis and cancer to strokes and depression. WebMD also offers
an eight-week smoking cessation program on-line.
http://www.nmha.org
Read the National Mental Health Association’s online fact sheets to learn
about topics as diverse as Alzheimer’s disease, holiday stress, and substance
abuse.
http://www.agingresearch.org
An interactive “age calculator” estimates life expectancy based
on answers to questions about health and lifestyle. Following each answer is
a key to explain how each item relates to longevity potential.
http://www.healthfinder.gov
A comprehensive site with an age-related search option. Produced by the Department
of Health and Social Services.
http://www.women.americanheart.org
Among U.S. women, coronary disease is the top cause of death, and stroke is the
number one cause of serious, long-term disability. The American Heart Association’s
Take Wellness To Heart provides education and risk assessments. Women can also
join “Choose to Move,” a national program that teaches setting health
goals, weight management techniques, and how to build a support system of family
and friends.
http://www.4women.org
Search the National Women’s Health Information Center to learn about women’s
health issues. This clearinghouse includes a variety of resources, such as links
to on-line journals, medical references, and databases.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Call
for more information at
637-4497 or
EMAIL the CARDIAC
REHAB DEPT |
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