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General Health
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MedlinePlusMedlinePlus offers a diverse assortment of resources on health topics, human genetics, dietary supplements, medications, and more. Information is sourced from 500 selected organizations. Special features include unique sections on Health Topics, Medical Tests, and Genetics.
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Health Information (USA.gov)Listing of health resources provided by the federal government.
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Preventative Care InformationEducation for patients on ways to avoid health issues from the American College of Physicians.
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Familydoctor.orgEducation, tips, and resources from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Merck Manual Consumer VersionThe consumer version of the popular reference for healthcare professionals and medical students. Provides in-depth information on health topics, multimedia, and drug information.
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What Did My Doctor Say?This page provides translations, meanings, and tips for understanding many of the common words that doctors and nurses use.
Managing Stress
- The Free Mindfulness Project
Free exercises, videos, links to other free resources and more
- Mindfulness Worksheets
- Free Audio Resources for Mindfulness Meditation
- Bits of Positivity
Inspiration, pictures, quotes, recommended books, and other free resources for parents and children.
- Mindfulness Association
- Mindfulness Resources During the COVID Outbreak
- Free articles, meditation, and other resources from mindful.org.
Exercise and Nutrition
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Diet and Nutrition (NIDDK)From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Medication and Prescriptions
Tobacco Cessation
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Quit Smoking - healthfinder.govModule on the effects of smoking on the body, and tips to help you quit.
Find a Health Care Center Near You
What is a health care center?
Heath care centers provide preventive and acute healthcare to the community, regardless of ability to pay. In addition to primary care, health care centers provide access to pharmacy, substance abuse, mental health, social care, and dental services.
Learn more about health care centers from the Health Center Program website.
Gwinnett County Health Resources
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Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health DepartmentsPublic health information and services for residents of Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties.
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Lawrenceville Health Providers (United Way)United Way-provided listing of healthcare providers in zip code 30043.
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Northeast Health DistrictPublic health departments for Clarke, Barrow, Walton, Jackson, Greene, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Elbert, and Madison counties.
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Suwanee Health Providers (United Way)United Way-provided listing of healthcare providers in zip code 30024.
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