The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors provides peer support, education, collaboration and advocacy. Contact Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, 2153 Wealthy SE #215, Grand Rapids, MI 49506; 800-888-BURN
It seems as though there has been an increase in the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder. Are we becoming more aware of this disorder or are we over-diagnosing it? The National Institute of Mental Health funds research on a variety… Continue reading
Easter Seals is dedicated to helping children, youth, and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full potential and future independence. Respite Care is a service that provides the caregiver with relief for a few hours or days at a… Continue reading
The Shrine Of North America is an international fraternity of approximately 515,000 members throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama. The Shrine’s official philanthropy is Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of 22 hospitals that provide expert, no-cost orthopedic… Continue reading
Get a free VHS copy of Home Health Care from your local Medicare office or from 800-633-4227 or order on-line at {www.medicare.gov}.
This hotline tells you where you can go locally to get Free Immunization shots for your kids or flu shots for yourself. Immunizations for children can run as much as $335 per child. This program is run by the U.S.… Continue reading
If you or someone you know has experienced stroke firsthand, call the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Stroke Connection at 800-553-6321 or send an email to {strokeconnection@heart.org}. This is a network of over 1,600 stroke groups or clubs and more than… Continue reading
Anywhere from 6 to 10 million kids a year get head lice. That’s one of the reasons why the U.S. Federal Trade Commission made three large producers of head lice treatment shampoos change their false advertising claims. They claimed that… Continue reading
This is a gateway consumer health information web site from the U.S. government that can lead you to online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and non-profit organizations that produce reliable… Continue reading
Following your development – and that of your baby – can be fun with this free booklet entitled, Health Diary: Myself, My Baby. Divided into two sections, the Myself section provides several pages for documenting your own health history, prenatal… Continue reading