Archive for June, 2009

American Diabetes Association – www.Diabetes.org

The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public.

National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases – http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. This site has a lot of information and research for health professionals along with basic educational information for the general public. There are also links to other diabetes organizations, campaigns and programs.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.CDC.gov

The CDC is dedicated to promoting health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. This website contains information for a variety of health topics .The information specifically related to physical activity includes wellness program ideas to engage employees in physical activity, resources for health professionals, US statistics, and state directories of physical activity and educational information for children. Other helpful inks to national organizations involved in physical activity campaigns can also be found on this site.

Cancer Prevention

National Cancer Institute – www.Cancer.gov

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health. The NCI is the Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training. This site contains prevention information for the public and research information for health professionals. Specific information for all types of cancer can be found on this site along with clinic trials and other cancer statistics.

American Cancer Society – www.Cancer.org

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. This site provides more information for the public with listings and links to local community events, preventive information and information about current news topics.

American Heart Association – www.AmericanHeart.org

The American Heart Association is a national health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. This site provides credible resources and links to information specifically related to heart health. Up-to-date guidelines, research articles, conferences and event schedules, and current news topics related to heart health are all available from this site. This site contains information for health care professionals and can be used as a reference guide to the public or your employees.

National Heart Blood and Lung Institute – www.nhlbi.nih.gov

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. Since October 1997, the NHLBI has also had administrative responsibility for the NIH Woman’s Health Initiative. This site provides information and research for patients and the public, health professionals and researchers.

American Cancer Society Workforce Wellness Programs www.acsworkplacesolutions.com/

Provides guidance for general health promotion as well as cancer prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Healthier Worksite Initiative http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/hwi/

This site addresses workforce health promotion. This Web site was designed as a resource for workforce health promotion program planners in state and federal government. Planners at non-government workplaces may also find this Web site useful in generating ideas for Workforce Health Promotion in any organization – information, resources, and step-by-step toolkits to help improve employee health.

Guide to Community Preventive Services www.thecommunityguide.org/worksite/default.htm

The Task Force on Community Preventive Services has selected worksite health promotion as a topic for systematic review, to highlight the importance of the worksite in promoting health. The reviews of various aspects of worksite health promotion are intended to give employers and organizations an evidence base to determine which available approaches are effective in promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing disease, and increasing the number of people who receive appropriate preventive counseling and screening. These reviews will provide recommendations on worksite-specific policies and activities that can help employers choose those health promotion program components proven effective in changing the behavior and improving the health of employees.

Investing in Health: Proven Health Promotion Practices for Workplaces www.prevent.org/actionguides

Helps employers establish health promotion practices in the workplace.  Employers can effectively improve employee health by taking steps to control tobacco use, promote cancer screening and early detection, and encourage physical activity and healthy eating.  “Investing in Health” translates evidence-based recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Task Force on Community into easy-to-follow action steps to help employers improve the health of their employees.

Texas Department of State Health Services Cardiovascular Health and Wellness Program www.dshs.state.tx.us/wellness/healthed.shtm

Offers a variety of programs and materials which can be used in a worksite or community setting to engage employees or community members in fun and supportive activities that lead to healthier lifestyles.

The Health and Economic Implications of Worksite Wellness Programs

An American Institute for Preventive Medicine Wellness White Paper www.healthylife.com/template.asp?pageID=75

Offers great graphs, visuals and information on the cost of health and importance of wellness programs.