Dear Diary
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
Low Cost Immunizations for Travelers
In order to prevent contracting diseases like Yellow Fever, Cholera or Japanese Encephalitis when traveling in other countries, the government’s Center for Disease Control recommends that certain vaccines would eliminate your risk of infection. Some local Public Health offices offer… Continue reading
Hot Flash Hotline
Menopause doesn’t have to be the hormonal hurricane women faced in the past. Taking estrogen and progesterone can help relieve the problems of menopause, although they may not be without problems of their own. A free booklet entitled Menopause can… Continue reading
Things You Should Know About Quality Mammograms
This free publication is available in English or Spanish from Publications Clearinghouse, Health Care Policy and Research, 2101 E. Jefferson, Suite 501, Rockville, MD 20852; 800-358-9295
Free Eyeglasses, Cornea Transplants, and Glaucoma Screenings
Each year Lions Clubs around the country provide 600,000 free professional glaucoma screenings, perform 25,000 cornea transplants, collect over 3 million pairs of glasses, and provide thousands with free quality eye care. Services are provided based on need, and programs… Continue reading
Hospice Care
Sometimes, there is nothing to be done for a terminally ill patient other than to keep him or her comfortable. Hospice can help your loved one live their remaining days fully and comfortably. To find a hospice provider near you,… Continue reading
Diabetes During Pregnancy
Approximately 3-5 percent of all pregnant women in the United States develop gestational diabetes while pregnant. Gestational diabetes disappears after delivery, but careful control of blood sugar levels is necessary in order to manage and prevent complications. Understanding Gestational Diabetes:… Continue reading
Free Flights for Kids
Miracle Flights for Kids is a nonprofit organization that arranges for free, comfortable flights for children that need to receive specialized medical care not available to them locally. The organization has offered to also provide this service to adult victims… Continue reading
Find Out How Long You’ll Live & Save $50
A free, personalized, confidential Health Risk Assessment is available online from a health care consulting firm called Greenstone Healthcare Solutions in Kalamazoo, Michigan. From the information you provide through a questionnaire, they process the data instantly against a database of… Continue reading
Easter Seals in Arizona Offers Free Computers to People With Disabilities
Washington State chapter has a free loan program, and the chapters in Missouri offer computer classes. Contact you local Easter Seals Society to see what they may offer in the way of computers and computer skills for people with disabilities.… Continue reading
