Health Resources

BAM! (Body and Mind) – CDC resource that teaches kids how to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Girls Health – CDC resource teaches adolescent girls how to make healthy lifestyle choices.
National Adolescent and Young Adult Health Information Center - Resource for adolescent health information and research.
Physical Activity for Children – Physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents.

CDC Food Safety – information about foodborne illnesses, how to prepare food safely,etc.
My Plate - ChooseMyPlate.gov provides practical information to assist with building a healthier diet. Includes resources and tools for dietary assessment, nutrition education, and other user-friendly nutrition information.
Nutrition in Daily Life – CDC information about the benefits of nutrition throughout the stages of life.

HealthFinder.gov – HealthFinder.gov is an online health database provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
National Center for Health Statistics – Data available about a variety of health topics.
Healthy People 2030 – Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans.
Healthy Weight and Growth – resources related to achieving healthy growth and maintaining a healthy weight.
Obesity – data and statistics related to obesity as well as strategies for dealing with obesity.
Physical Activity for Adults – CDC resource on the physical fitness guidelines for adults.
Smoking and Tobacco – KDHE resources to quit using tobacco products as well as statistics about tobacco use.

AccessKC – Provides help for low-income, underinsured and uninsured metro area residents. Includes emergency dental care (fillings and extractions), diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment, hearing aids, prescriptions (no controlled substances), vision exam and eyeglasses.
Health Insurance – Get information on health insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare, and find help paying for medical bills.
HealthCare.gov – Enroll in health insurance or update your current health insurance plan.
Health Resources – Resource page by USA.gov that provides ways to apply for Medicare and Medicaid, get information about health insurance, various health conditions and help with medical bills.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging – CDC resources about Alzheimer’s disease and other topics related to healthy aging.
Physical Activity for Older Adults – CDC physical activity guidelines for older adults.
Older Adults and Healthy Travel – Travel information for older adults. Includes vaccines, medication, and injury prevention information.

Parent information – CDC’s information on parenting. Included in this is information about parenting children from pregnancy to age 19.
Guide to a Happy and Healthy Summer - English / Spanish

CDC School Health – CDC provided range of school health resources. Includes nutrition, data and statistics and more.