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		This page started on 02/2006, and updated on 09/10/2006
		Yingshan Shi, MD

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Development and Learning

Poison center 1-800-222-1222

http://medlineplus.gov/

Patient education, a service of the U.S. national Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html

Medication, supplements, and herbal information

http://www.pubmed.gov

Professional search site, a service of the U.S. national Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

http://www.cdc.gov/
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/
http://www.cdc.gov/actearly
http://www.cdc.gov/health/nfantsmenu.htm

Center for disease control and prevention
Information for international travel
Childhood development
Health Topic: Infants and Children

http://www.generalpediatrics.com/

General pediatrician's view of the internet- health information for patients and physicians

http://www.medem.com/medLB/articleslb.cfm?sub_cat=20
http://www.kidshealth.org
www.keepkidshealthy.com
http://familydoctor.org
http://www.kidsgrowth.com/

http://www.medem.com/medLB/bufferpage_aap.cfm http://www.vh.org/pediatric/index.html

Breast feeding
Health information for patients and parents

Published by the American Academy of family Physicians(AAFP)
Parenting and behavior, growth milestones, child development, and information for teens.
Coverage of >35 child-related health topics
Human anatomy. Textbooks and booklets for medical reference.

http://www.aap.org

http://www.aap.org/vipp/
www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/summertips.htm
http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/carseatsafety.cfm

American Academic of Pediatrics web site for physicians and parents
Violence Prevention Program
Summer safety tips for patients
Carseat and other transpotation safety

http://www.aad.org/public/parentskids/kids.htm

American Academy of Dermatology's Web site for parents

http://www.aafp.org

American Academic of Family Physicians web site for physicians and parents

http://www.uchicagokidshospital.org

Patient education, the University of Chicago Children Hospital

Kids' Web Sites from our Government

FDA Kids' Home Page (Food and Drug Administration)

			HHS Pages for Kids the site of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services New! 2005 Kid's Art Contest Submissions! Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids - This site provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources will teach how our government works, and much more.
			Food Safety for Kids, Teens and Educators the site of U.S. Food and Drug Administration

			Girl Power the national public education campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help encourage and motivate 9- to 13- year-old girls to make the most of their lives.
			Kidswalk-to-School CDC site
			Be Prepared for Emergencies (FEMA for Kids) The site of Federal Emergency Management Agency
			Stop Bullying Now
			Kidnetic For healthy foods
			Building Blocks for a Healthy Future Information for kids, parents, and educators, the site of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
			MyPyramid For Kids Healthy eating and exercise The site of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service

We Can! --a national education program to help prevent overweight and obesity among youth ages 8 to 13. The program was developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and is conducted in collaboration with the NICHD, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the National Cancer Institute, and several national private sector organizations.

	The Milk Matters campaign to educate parents, teachers, children, and health care providers about the importance of getting enough calcium during the childhood and teen years to build strong bones and teeth that will last a lifetime.
	The Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active program is an interactive after-school education program for young people ages 11 to 13 that teaches them to analyze, evaluate, and create media messages-skills that can help them make smart, positive choices about nutrition and physical activity every day.
	Partnership for Reading, a collaborative effort to distribute evidence-based reading research information, including the findings of the National Reading Panel, to those who can benefit the most from it.

	Autism Research at the NICHD
	The Back to Sleep campaign to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

National Institute of Health
State Infant and Toddler Early Learning Guidelines ( National Child Care Information Center )

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