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Health

  • Children's Virtual HospitalThis University of Iowa site provides information on a wide variety of health topics for children, teen, and their parents.  Includes a "Kids Talk" section where children and teens explain medical procedures and give advice to other kids.  (http://www.vh.org/pediatric/index.html)

  • Go Ask Alice!Based on e-mail questions, this site provides an archive of questions and answers on such health topics as relationships, sexuality, emotional health, and fitness and nutrition. Created by the Health Education Program at Columbia University. (http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/index.html)

  • Guided Tour of the Visible Human—Uses animation to take you on a complete tour through the human body.  A project of the National Library of Medicine.  (http://www.madsci.org/~lynn/VH/)

  • Kids Health—Contains all kinds of health-related information for children, teens, and their parents.  Includes definitions, articles, and special features.   (http://www.kidshealth.org)
  • National Center for Health Statistics—Provide statistical information related to the health of the American people. (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/)

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse—This U.S. government site provides extensive information about drug abuse with special information targeted for students, parents, and teachers.  (http://www.drugabuse.gov)

  • Sex Etc. : A Website by Teens for TeensProvides information about sexuality, including an online newsletter. Click on "Info. for Adults" for access to discussion guides that include activities that could be incorporated into teen health classes. Coordinated by the Network for Family Life Education of the School of Social Work at Rutgers University. (http://www.sxetc.org/)
  • TeenwireContains information and news about teen sexuality, sexual health, and relationships. Sponsored by Planned Parenthood. (http://www.teenwire.com/index.asp)

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