Our Links page is for our patients to find additional information and resources on the web. Harpers Ferry Family Medicine assumes no liability for the content and recommendations presented in these health care links. We are, however, happy to discuss any questions that arise as you learn more about your condition and treatments from these sources.

General Medical Information

• Center for Disease Control
  A-Z guide to general medical topics from the Centers for Disease Control
  
  
• FamilyDoctor.org
  Probably your very best initial medical resource
  
  
• Mayoclinic.com
  High quality resource for consumer seeking Health information
  
  
• Medicinenet.com
  Articles written by physicians: reviewed by health Professionals
  
  
• MedlinePlus
  Health Info from the National Institutes of Health
  
  
• Medscape
  For consumers who want access to professional level articles
  
  
• My Healthy Living
  Best Web site we’ve seen on helping patients find information and guidance about diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol use. This site has the best information gathered from national organizations and government agencies.
  
  
• National Institutes of Health
  Provides information on comprehensive health topics
  
  
• Patient Health Information (CAPHIS)
  The Patient Health Information (CAPHIS) of the Medical Library Association

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How to get the most out of your Doctors Visit

• Ask Me 3
  Information for patients and providers.

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Information About Your Medications

• Consumer Reports
  Best buy drugs.
  
  
• Drugs for Less
  Information on decreasing your medication costs.
  
  
• Drugs.com
  Useful information on prescription and over-the-counter medication.
  
  
• NeedyMeds.com
  Information about accessing drug assisted programs.
  
  
• RX Outreach
  125 available drugs for $1 a week.

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Parents & Children

Allergy/Asthma

• American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
  General allergy and asthma information (but recommends referral to an allergist for any allergy or asthma problem. We treat a lot of that at HFFM.
  
  
• The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
  Comprehensive information on food allergies

Attention Deficit Disorder

• National Resource Center on AD/HD
  Information on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
  (AD/HD)

Breast Feeding

• La Leche League International
  Helping mothers worldwide to breastfeed

General Information

• American Academy of Pediatrics
  Information on a wide variety of topics
  
  
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
  General pediatric topics and information on more serious conditions
  
  
• FamilyDoctor.org
  Info from AFP
  
  
• KidsGrowth Child Health
  Parenting advice, developmental milestones, and medical advice for parents
  
  
• KidsHealth
  Medical info, nutrition, behavioral health, parenting advice
  
  
• Pediatric Advisor 11.0
  Barton-Schmidt advice
  
  
• SchwabLearning.org
  Information on learning disabilities and developmental milestones

Immunization

• American Academy of Pediatrics
  Resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults
  
  
• Immunization Action Coalition
  The Nation's premier source of childhood, adolescent, and adult immunization information and hepatitis B educational materials
  
  
• The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  Complete, up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines to parents and healthcare professionals

Safety

• American Academy of Pediatrics
  Car Seat Safety guideline from the AAP
  
  
• US Consumer Product Safety Commission
  US Consumer Product Safety Commission – a good place to check for recalls on cribs, car seats, and toys. Also contains swing set safety guidelines.

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Physical Activity Resources

• Active Aging Toolkit Resources
  Helpful information for Healthcare Providers
  
  
• The First Step to Active Health
  Patient Information for the active Adult.
  
  
• The National Blueprint of Aging
  Information and strategies for physical activity participation in older adults.
  
  
• U.S. President's Challenge
  A program designed to help you get fit. No matter what your fitness level, the President's Challenge can help you improve it.

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Nutrition Resources

• National Dairy Council
  Read about the many healthy benefits of dairy
  
  
• The We Can! Project
  Resources and messages about children's activity and nutrition.

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Smoking Cessation (Help with Quitting for Good!)

• WV Tobacco Cessation Program
  Information and assistance for those who choose to quit smoking

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Travel Advice

• CDC Travel
  Information about travel to every place on the planet.

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