These links are for general information only and may lead to other resources.  The information should not be taken as an endorsement and/or advice by
the school nurse or NEISD.

Government Sites

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Up to date, accurate medical information on just about any medical condition.
http://www.cdc.gov/

Department for Health and Human Services 
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/acf_services.html

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/

National Institute of Health
http://www.nih.gov

Surgeon General
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov

U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov

U.S. Food and Drug Aminstration
http://www.fda.gov  

Texas Department of State Health Services 
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/

San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
http://www.sanantonio.gov/health

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Pediatrics
The "authority" on current pediatric care/medical information.
http://www.aap.org/

NASN
National Association of School Nursing.  Lists their position statements on a variety of issues pertaining to school health.
http://www.nasn.org 
 

ASHA
American School Health Association: A professional organization that provides guidance and serves as a resource to a variety of school health professionals on the current issues affecting their practice.
http://www.ashaweb.org

Health Organizations

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
www.jdf.org

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Information on asthma and allergies.
http://www.aaaai.org

National Pediculosis Association for additional information on prevention and treatment of head lice.
http://www.headlice.org

American Diabetes Association
Information on diabetes, and in particular, children with diabetes including information pertaining to managing diabetes in school.
http://www.diabetes.org

Autism
For reliable information on autism
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/autism.cfm

ADD ADHD Links Project
http://www.attentiondeficitdisorder.ws/addadhdfavorites.html

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Information and support for the food allergic child/adult.
http://www.foodallergy.org

American Lung Association
Allergy, asthma and other lung health information
http://www.lungusa.org

American Heart Association
Information on cardiovascular disease
http://www.americanheart.org

Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic
Learning through listening
http://www.rfbd.org

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org

TV-Turnoff Network
http://www.tv-turnoff.org

Sponsored Web Sites

Harvard Medical Schools Consumer Health Information
http://www.intelihealth.com

Health from A to Z
http://www.healthatoz.com

WebMDGeneral accurate medical information on various medical conditions, offered in easy to understand lay terms.
http://www.webmd.org

Drug Digest
Noncommercial, evidence-based, consumer health and drug information site
http://www.drugdigest.org

Kids Health
Great site for kids to obtain accurate and appropriate health information on multiple topics. Offers many interactive activities for kids.
http://www.kidshealth.org

FitDay.com
Online diet and fitness journal  
http://www.fitday.com 
 
Get Fit-Stay Fit
http://www.getfitstayfit101.com  

Local pollen report and allergy information
http://www.pollen.com

Backpack Safety America/International
http://www.backpacksafe.com